Paula A. Giguere

Auburn - Paula A. Giguere, 58, of Auburn, passed away Sunday July 15, 2012 following a long battle with Leukemia, at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice with her family at her side. She was born in Lewiston on May 7, 1954, a daughter of Roland W. and Pauline (Levesque) Giguere. She attended local schools graduating from Edward Little High School in 1954. She also attended college for a couple of years before going to work. She worked as a printer for several newspapers in various states including Florida and Maine. Paula also worked at L.L. Bean, which she enjoyed immensely. She was a very active member of The New Auburn Legion. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, Arts & Crafts, Gardening and had a very special love of golf, especially at Prospect Hill Golf Course where she was very highly regarded by all who played there. She loved all animals, in particular her dog "Pippa". All these things were special to her, but none more so than being a Godmother to her nephew Jesse Hearn. Paula is survived by her Mother: Pauline ( Levesque ) Giguere of Florida, 3 brothers: Mike Giguere and his wife Brenda of Auburn, Roland Giguere of Auburn, Mark Giguere and his companion Lynne Profeno of Auburn, 3 sisters: Sue Chabot and her husband Daniel of Poland, Donna Hearn of Cape Cod Ma., Ann Giguere of Auburn, 8 nieces, 1 nephew and 9 great-nieces and nephews. Paula was predeceased by her father Roland W. Giguere in 1995 and her grandparents. You may share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Giguere family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Visitation will be held at The Fortin Group Funeral Home in Auburn, on Saturday July 21 from 1 PM to 3 PM. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home at 3 PM Saturday. There will be a gathering afterwards at The New Auburn Legion to continue the celebration of Paula's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paula's memory to: The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, Me. 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME. 04236, 783-8545.