Mrs. Claire C. Mercier

Lewiston - Claire C. Fortin Mercier, 66, of 30 Central Avenue, died Monday, August 9, 2010, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on September 5, 1943, a daughter of the late Reginald and Alice (Bisson) Cloutier. She was educated in Lewiston and graduated from St. Dominic High School Class of 1961. Most will remember Claire as a sales rep for Avon. Claire married Alfred Mercier on May 9, 2008, and they enjoyed every minute together. She was a very active member of The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul where she was an alter server with her husband Al. She also was a former board member of The Franco-American Heritage Center. She was a very active mother and enjoyed spending time with both her children. Claire enjoyed going out to eat, especially with the "Lunch Bunch." She also enjoyed her Maineiacs and being a billet mother. She leaves her husband Al of Lewiston; a daughter Monique Landry and her husband Kevin of Lewiston; a son Joseph Fortin of Hollywood, California; a step-daughter Susan King and her husband Kevin and their two daughters Kristin and Katherine of Kennebunk; a sister Jackie Deschene and her husband Paul of Lewiston; two brothers, Fern Cloutier and his wife Lorraine of Lewiston, and Ray Cloutier and his wife Lorraine of Old Orchard Beach; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant daughter Angelique Fortin, her first husband Paul E. Fortin, a sister Pauline Keefe and a brother Maurice Cloutier. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Mercier family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Thursday, 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 Pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Prince of Peace Parish at The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul Church (Upstairs) Friday 11:00 Am. Committal will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. In Claire's memory donations may be made to The Franco American Heritage Center 46 Cedar St. Lewiston, Me 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584.