Jeanne D'arc Doyon

LEWISTON: Jeanne D’arc Doyon, 85, of Lewiston, passed away in the early morning of December 24th at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 2, 1931 in Auburn, Maine a daughter of the late Emile & Jeanne (Boilard) Letourneau. She attended Lewiston High School and graduated in 1950. She married Donald F. Doyon on May 30, 1952. Jeanne found herself happiest when she was surrounded by her family. They were her number one priority, which was evident by showering each of them an overwhelming amount of love, support and affection. She worked at Knapp Shoe for over 20 years and then worked for the General Electric Company for over 15 years. Through the years Jeanne loved to go on trips whether it was a long trip to Italy or a short trip to a local Casino. She was always so pleased to be on a bus trip with family and friends. She enjoyed playing bingo and socializing with friends at the Auburn Seniors Club, the Robin Dow Seniors, and the Sabattus Seniors. She was a member of the Red Hatters and loved doing things for those in need. This included providing clothes and toys for families during the holiday season as well as providing food and supplies to local shelters. She also loved to knit, crochet, sew, and read.

She is survived by her loving husband Don, of whom she was married 65 years, of Lewiston, her two sons, Dan Doyon and his wife Eileen of Portsmouth, NH, Peter Doyon and his wife Sandra of Lewiston, and daughter, Donna Sears and her husband Steven of Seabrook, NH. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren, Chris Doyon, Ashley LaChance and her husband Matthew, Amber Sears, Kerri Sears, and a great-granddaughter, Maddyx LaChance. She was predeceased by her sister, Yolande Custeau.

The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and the Hospice House. Their patient, caring, and loving ways helped make this journey go smoothly. We can’t put into words our gratitude for all of the staff that helped and supported us through this difficult time.

Condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

A Liturgy of the Word service will be held at Fortin\Lewiston on Saturday December 31, 2016 at 11am followed by a visitation gathering also at the funeral home from 12-2pm. Committal prayers will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston on Thursday January 5, 2017 at 11am. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Jeanne’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240.

Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.