Auburn – Louise C. Forgues, 81, of Auburn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 15, 2019. Lou was born on May 12, 1937 in Lewiston, Maine to Romeo and Jeannette (Pelletier) Forgues. She received her education at St. Peter’s Elementary School followed by St. Dominic High School. Dedicated to her school, she was a proud member of the Class of “55”. In 1959 she graduated from Regis College in Weston, MA. Her teaching career started at he alma mater, St. Dominic High School, where she taught science and math for 12 years. She then taught science and Religion at St. Peter’s School and was principal there for a total of 12 years. She completed her teaching career at Holy Cross Junior High in Lewiston after 39 years in Maine Catholic Scools. After retirement she worked as a seasonal employee at the L.L. Bean Call Center in Lewiston for 16 years. As an educator, Lou had concerns for the public sector, serving two 6 year terms with the Diocese of Portland School Board. She was also appointed by Mayor Alfred Plourde to the City of Lewiston School Board, serving the public for 6 years. Lou was a founding trustee of the Franco-American Heritage Center at the University of Maine in Lewiston. Lou loved researching genealogy for her family and friends and enjoyed working on crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Lou loved outdoor sports, such as golfing, fishing, kayaking and hunting. Lou was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox, watching every game whether on TV or at Fenway Park. Throughout her life, Lou has enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether it was skiing at Sugarloaf or welcoming them to her home on Taylor Pond. Lou is survived by her brother Paul, a Marist Brother from Chicago IL. and her beloved dog, Cookie. Also surviving her is her dear friend and confidant of over 30 years, Anne Pontbriand of Lewiston. She also leaves many cousins and friends, especially Roger and Suzanne Lajoie, Ronald and Joline Girouard and their family, Stephen Bouchard, Marilyn Beauparlant and Amanda Labonte. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her younger brother Robert. Paul and Anne would like to thank Elite Home Care and Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lou’s memory to: The Louise Forgues Scholarship Fund at St. Dominic Academy, 121 Gracelawn Road, Auburn, Maine 04210.
