Mr. Albert R. Carrier

1922 - 2010

Auburn - Albert R. Carrier 87, formerly of 173 Seventh St. Auburn died peacefully with his family at his side Saturday July 31, 2010 at Clover Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Lewiston October 8th, 1922 a son of the late Joseph & Josephine Landry Carrier. He was educated in Auburn schools and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was married on August 26, 1946 to the late Lucille Berube Carrier who recently passed away on February 24, 2009. Albert was a member of St. Louis Parish. Albert's baking career first initiated at Twin City Bakery, later as foreman at Dupont’s Bakery and finally at Country Kitchen Bakery. Following his work in the baking industry, Albert continued to find joy in work as a securityguard for Carrier Detective Agency, St. Mary's Hospital and finally continuing to work in retirement as an electronic technician at Summit Communications. Albert's lifelong passion was his devotion to his wife and ten children.He is survived by: Therese Demers of Lewiston, Laurette Gosselin and husband Roger of Lewiston, a son-in-law Richard Vaillancourt of NY Raymond and wife Marie-Paule Carrier of Manchester NH and Bourg-en-Bresse France, Pauline Gregoire of Sabattus, Jeanne Dore and husband Stephen of Auburn, Jeannette Cook and husband Gary Howke of Woodbridge VA, Marc and wife Jean Carrier of Waconia, MN, Louise Robinson and husband Stephen of Poland, ME Louis and wife Sylvia of North Haven, ME, 18 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1 brother: Muriel Lacasse of Portland, Lorraine Lacasse and husband Arthur of Lewiston, Jacqueline Lavoie and husband Maurice of Bedford, NH Lionel Carrier and wife Jeannine of Allentown, New Jersey. He was predeceased by: his daughter Diane Vaillancourt, his grandson Ronald Cook, two sons-in-law Jean Demers and Paul Gregoire, his sisters Rita Ouellette and Laurette Carrier and brothers Camille and Bertrand Carrier and Rev. Lucien Carrier. The family wishes to thank the staff of Clover Nursing Home for their care and compassion in his final days. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Carrier family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Sunday, 6 - 9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Immaculate Heart of MaryParish at St, Louis Church Monday 11:30 Am. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery. In Mr. Carrier's memory donations may be made to Clover Health Care activity fund 440 Minot Ave. Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584.