Lewiston - Constance J. Charest 74, of Webber Ave. died Saturday June 2, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born in Lewiston on August 22, 1943 a daughter of the late Alpha and Rita (Pelletier) Morin. Connie married her true love, Robert E. Charest on November 19, 1960, and together they settled in Lewiston to raise their family. She worked for many years at Geiger Bros. where she made many friends. Connie was a member of Holy Cross Church.
Connie was a warm and loving person who made friends with anyone she met even if it was for just a few minutes. She was known as Memere to many and always had an open door to those in need. She was an avid outdoors person who loved to camp, fish, and boat. She loved having family and friends out to camp on Tacoma Lake. Her greatest pride were her grandchildren and she treasured every moment with them.
She leaves her three children Gary Charest and wife Diane of Greene, Tina Baril and husband John of Greene and Glenn Charest and wife Jessica of Lewiston, a daughter in law Wanda Charest, a brother Richard Morin and wife Claire of Lewiston, a sister Pauline Mathieu and husband Rene of Fayette, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Donald Charest in 2007 and a sister Susan Biron.
You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Connie’s life by visiting her guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
Visitation at Fortin's in Lewiston on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 1 PM at Holy Cross Church. Committal will be held at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to The Dempsey Center 29 Lowell St. 5th Floor Lewiston, Maine 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584.
