Marcel B. Laflamme

Auburn - Marcel B. Laflamme, age 86, of 100 Campus Ave. and formerly of Shawmut St., died late Sunday afternoon at The Hospice House with his family at his side. He was born in Lewiston August 20, 1929, one of five children born to Harvey and Irene (Lessard) Laflamme. Marcel was educated in Lewiston schools and remained a lifelong resident of this community. On September 3, 1949 he married the former Theresa Lessard and together settled in Lewiston to raise their family. She predeceased him on May 22, 2010. Marcel worked for many years at Knapp Shoe until his retirement. He was a longtime member of the former St. Joseph's Church in Lewiston and among his favorite activities were playing cards, playing the game "Heaven" (Au Ciel), and socializing with friends at Maison Marcotte. But he especially enjoyed spending fun times and holidays with his family, children and grandchildren. He was a loving, devoted and hardworking husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Marcel leaves behind his children Doris Veilleux and husband Donat, Irene Gagne and husband Glenn, Susan Vachon, Nancy Bosse and husband John, and Daniel Laflamme, all of Lewiston; someone very special in our lives, Lucille Gagnon of Lewiston; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren with another due to be born any day; a sister Connie Clabby and husband John of Lewiston, and two sisters-in-law Peggy Laflamme and Terry Lessard both of Lewiston. He was predeceased by two brothers Ronald and Roger Laflamme, a grandson David Veilleux, a brother-in-law Romeo Lessard and a son-in-law Donald Vachon. The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Brown and staff, the staff of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, especially Steve, Jessica, Kate, and Karen, and the Hospice House staff including Maureen and Joan for all the care, compassion and support given to Marcel and shown to his family during his final weeks. The family invites relatives and friends to join "Team Laflamme" this year to walk in the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 5K on May 15th in memory of their parents. Please visit www.thefortingrouplewiston.com to sign an online guestbook and view the video tribute.

Visitation Fortin / LEWISTON Wed. 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church Thurs. 11 AM. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Marcel's memory to The Hospice House c/o Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584.