Doris R. Theriault

Doris R. Theriault, 96, passed away on November 10, 2026, at Odd Fellows Home in Auburn, Maine, where she had been a resident. Born on March 26, 1930, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Doris was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Bernard and Marie Coulombe.

Doris grew up in Augusta and attended St. Augustine Parochial School, completing her education through the 8th grade. In her early years, she worked in woolen mills and shoe factories—steady, demanding work that reflected the quiet determination she carried throughout her life. Most of all, Doris devoted herself to home and family, and later also served others in the Nutrition Program at Lewiston’s McMahon School serving school children lunch and as a Home Care Aide for Androscoggin Home Health, offering practical help with a gentle, faithful presence.

On October 30, 1954, Doris married Aime Joseph Theriault at St. Augustine Church in Augusta. Together they built a life centered on family and faith. A devout Catholic, Doris lived her beliefs with sincerity and constancy, showing love not through grand display, but in the steady, understated ways that endure. She raised six children largely on her own while her husband worked, giving her family a foundation of care that was deep, true, and unconditional.

Doris found joy in the simple, familiar pleasures that make a home warm: baking and crocheting, time spent in a bowling league, and the fun of bingo. She also loved sports—especially cheering for the Red Sox and the Patriots. With her siblings, a room could quickly fill with laughter and life; their time together was marked by joy, whether they were playing cards, singing, or celebrating the moments that mattered most. Doris was also incredibly grateful for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, creating a special bond and many fond memories.

Doris and her family lived in Augusta for many years, where she raised her children, before moving to Auburn in 1972.

Doris was predeceased by her husband, Aime Joseph Theriault, who died on May 10, 1979. She was also predeceased by her siblings: Anita Arbour, Lillian Grenier, Lorraine Martin, Theresa Lessard, Liette Allen, Bertha Brunelle, Leo Bernard, and Perley Bernard.

Doris is survived by her children: Patrick Theriault; Yvette Bouttenot and husband Denis; Roland Theriault; Joyce Theriault and partner Norm; Jean Beaudette and husband Paul; and Sandra Gibson and husband George. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kelly, Nicole, Paige, Elizabeth, Lauren, Michael, Abbie, Joey, Melanie, Curtis, and Matthew; and by her great-grandchildren: Liam, Gavin, Emma, Ellie, Silas, Avery, Ariston, Alice, Gin, Naomi, Ilana and Emunah. Doris is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation for Doris at The Fortin & Pinette Group, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, ME 04240, on November 18, 2026, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated following Visitation at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St, Lewiston, ME 04240, on November 18, 2026, at 11:00 am. Committal Prayers will be held at Saint Peters Cemetery, Deer Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240, on November 18, 2026, at 12:15 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Odd Fellows Home, 35 Caron Lane, Auburn, ME.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Odd Fellows Home for the wonderful care Doris received over the past 10 ½ years, and to the Andwell Hospice Care Team for the compassionate care provided in her final months.