Rita B. Madore

LEWISTON: Rita B. Madore, 95, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Monday October 2, 2017 at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on November 19, 1921 a daughter of the late Arsene and Helene (Levasseur) Moreau. She grew up in the Lewiston area and attended local schools. On December 1, 1945 she married Armand Madore and they started a family together. For many years Rita worked at CMMC in Central Supply performing autoclaving service for surgical procedures. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Golden Age Seniors, St. Anne’s Sodality and Survivance Francaise. Rita will always be remembered for her love of both hosting and attending family gatherings. Family was very important to her. She also loved to travel to many different places, go to concerts and play cards with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by many.

She is survived by her children; Claire Blais and her husband Norm of Florida, Louise Carroll of New Hampshire, Paul Madore of Portland and Annette Wetherby of Florida. She also leaves behind six grandchildren, Scott Blais, Michael and Mark Carroll, and Jeff, Jessie and Jenna Wetherby, seven great-grandchildren; Meridith, Tyler, Anna, Rachael, Ryan, Jack and Brooke as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Armand, a grandson, Steve, a son-in-law, Gerry, two brothers and two sisters.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visiting hours will be held at Fortin\Auburn on Sunday October 8, 2017 from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn on Monday October 9, 2017 at 11am. Interment will be at a later date at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Rita’s memory to either a Veterans organization of your choice or to the Global Sanctuary for Elephants at www.globalelephants.org. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.