Monica G. Piffath

AUBURN: Monica G. Piffath, 88, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Saturday December 17, 2016 at her home in Auburn surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Trenton, NJ on November 19, 1928 a daughter of the late Domey and Catherine Gallant. She grew up in the Trenton area and attended local schools there. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School, class of 1946. Shortly after that, she had met her future husband at an outing in New Jersey where he had returned from his service in the United States Navy. Monica was not fond of swimming at all, but when Frank needed a rowboat partner at Carnegie Lake, she could not refuse. And so began their adventure. On June 10, 1950 she married Frank Piffath at Holy Angels Church in Trenton and they started a family together. In 1959 they moved to Maine where they would permanently reside with their family. During that time, while tending to her family’s needs at the home, Monica worked as the kitchen manager for over 20 years in the Auburn School System. She enjoyed her work in the schools and the services she provided to all of the children. Monica will always be remembered for her love of being outdoors in her gardens. She took great pride in them, especially the geraniums, her favorite flower. She also loved her birds and kept her feeders well stocked. But mostly she enjoyed spending as much quality time with her family as she could. She had a warm and sometimes mischevious smile and she will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Frank Piffath, Sr. of Auburn, her seven children; Frank Piffath, Jr. and his wife Rosangela of Bethlehem, NH, Susan Russell and her husband David of Gorham, ME, Tom Piffath and his wife Kim of Bridgton, ME, Cathy Piffath and her husband Jeffrey Cooper of Orrs Island, ME, Peggy Viola and her husband Bob of Scarborough, ME, Nancy Lane and her husband Steve of Gorham, ME and Saxyn Piffath of Bethel, ME. She also leaves behind her siblings; Jack Gallant and his wife Betty of West Windsor, NJ, Ernie Gallant and his wife Gale of Robinsville, NJ, and Beverly Hasili and her husband Jake of Hamilton, NJ, two sisters-in-law; Katherine Gallant of Morrisville, PA and Gloria Gaydos of Mullica Heights, NJ, as well as 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother; Robert Gallant.

Visiting hours will be held at Fortin\Auburn on Thursday December 22, 2016 from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday December 23, 2016 at 11am at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. Interment will take place at a later date at Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.