Lillian A. Gagne

LEWISTON – Lillian A. Gagne, 73 a resident of Hotel Rd., Auburn died unexpectedly Monday at Central Maine Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Lewiston, June 2, 1936, and raised in Danville, the daughter of George and Vilda (Coffin) Cothran. Together with she and her husband, Lionel owned and operated the former Leo’s Variety in Auburn for many years, and most recently had been employed with Martindale Country Club. Her hobbies included crocheting, puzzles, playing cards with family and also cherished being a devoted grandmother. She was a hard working, strong woman, and at the end found peace with the Lord. Survivors include one son John Gagne and his wife, Eden of Auburn; one daughter, Marie McNally of Parsonsfield; one brother, George Cothran of New Gloucester; four sisters, Marie Blouin of Auburn, Doreen Nadeau of Vassalboro; Judy Hewitt of Auburn, and Linda Lawlor of Florida; three grandchildren, Christina Small, Rochelle McNally, and Ravi Gagne. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lionel, one brother, Omer, and one sister, Dorothy. GAGNE died in Lewiston, November 16, 2009, Mrs. Lillian A. gagne age 73 years a resident of the Hotel Rd., Auburn. Funeral services celebrating Lillian’s life will be held FRIDAY 11:00AM at the Auburn Baptist Church with Pastor Joseph Mallozzi, Sr., presiding. Burial will be private. The Gagne Family will graciously accept flowers at the Auburn Baptist Church prior to the services. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449