Louis N. Begin

AUBURN- Louis N. Begin, 92, of 440 Minot Avenue, Auburn and formerly of Lewiston, died early Wednesday morning February 11, 2009 at Clover Manor Health Care Facility following a short illness. He was born in Auburn, Maine on July 30, 1916 the son of Pierre and Rose (Fournier) Begin and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He was educated in Lewiston schools.He was married to the former Antoinette Marcoux on June 28, 1937; she died on July 20, 1967. He owned and operated Diamond Lunch here in Lewiston and then was a self-employed automotive cosmetologist until his retirement.Louis enjoyed camping, Sunday car rides and loved his dog "Buddy". He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Lewiston and a parishioner of Holy Family Church.He is survived by two sons Gerry Begin and his wife Connie and Leo Begin and his wife Sue both of Sabattus; five daughters Louise Lachance and her husband Don of Oklahoma, Jeanne Mathieu and her husband Paul of Lewiston, Marie Ann Chabot of Lewiston, Helen Begin of Lewiston and Rita Rancourt and her husband Ron of Lewiston; two brothers Paul Begin and his wife Yvonne of Auburn and Robert Begin of Lisbon; 26 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife he was predeceased by two sons Andre and George Begin.The family would like to thank Dr. Gordon, Dr. Hatten and the entire staff at Clover Health Care Facility for the wonderful care they have given to Louis throughout this past year. NOTICE Begin- Died in Auburn Wednesday February 11, 2009. Mr. Louis N. age 92 a resident of Auburn. A Funeral Mass honoring Louis' life will be celebrated on Saturday 11AM at Holy Family Church. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter's Cemetery. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Visitation will be held on Friday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.