Fernande Q. Dionne

LEWISTON- Fernande Q. Dionne, 85, of 102 Campus Avenue, Lewiston and formerly of 282 Lisbon St., Lewiston died Thursday February 4, 2010 at D'Youville Pavilion following a long illness. She was born in Waterville, Maine on August 3, 1924 the daughter of Edouard and Emerilda (Lachance) Quirion and had been a resident of this community since 1936. She was married to Armand Dionne; he died on May 1, 1981. She was employed at the Bates Mill for many years until her retirement. Fernande was a member of the L&A Working Men's Club, Hurricane Club, Midtown Athletic Club, The Pastime Club, American Legion Auxiliary Post #22 of Lewiston and a parishioner of St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by one daughter Dolores (LeBlanc) Couturier and her husband Louis of Sabattus; six grandchildren Linda Camire and her husband Randy of Hebron, Louise Hamner of Lisbon Falls, Jean Paul Couturier and his wife Debbie of Merritt Island, Fl., Carol LeBlanc of Lewiston, Edward Couturier of Lady Lake, Fl. and Shirley Dixon of Dundee, Fl.; ten great grandchildren; ten great great grandchildren; one sister Clemence Gervais and her husband Normand of Lewiston and Abbot Village; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; a sister Rosalda Madore; a son Fernand LeBlanc; and a grandson Donald Couturier. The family wishes to thank Dr. Morrissette, D'Youville Pavilion and Sarah Frye Home for the great care and service they have provided to Fernande. NOTICE Dionne- Died in Lewiston Thursday February 4, 2010. Mrs. Fernande Q. age 85 a resident of Lewiston. A Funeral Mass honoring Fernande's life will be celebrated on Monday 11AM in the Chapel of the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul Prince of Peace Parish. Committal prayers will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Visitation will be held on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.