Lucille M. Guerette

LEWISTON – Lucille M. Guerette, 88, a resident of the Niles Rd., in Sabattus died Tuesday at Central Maine Medical Center following a short illness with her family by her side. She was born in Van Buren, January 7, 1924, the daughter of Benjamin and Agnes (Cyr) Levasseur. In her early years, Lucille taught for a brief time in her hometown of Van Buren then moved to Hartford, Connecticut where she met her husband Elden whom she married October 31, 1953. While in Connecticut they raised their family and then returned to Maine where both she and her husband founded Elco Precision Machining here in Lewiston. She was most proud of her family and enjoyed hosting family gatherings and was known by all as “A Special Lady.” Survivors include two sons, Daniel Guerette and wife Lori of Sabattus, and Joel Guerette and wife Linda of Wales; one daughter, Claire Surette and husband Dan of Sabattus; one brother, Bertrand Levasseur of Van Buren. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Christine and Stephen Guerette, Jason and Ethan Guerette, and Brooke and Adelle Surette; as well as many nieces and nephews. Lucille was also expecting her first great grandchild in June. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Elden, three bothers, Antonio, Raymond, and Robert as well as three sisters, Mamie Levasseur, Ida Laroche, and her twin sister, Cecile Lavoie. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Eliot House at Marshwood Center for their compassionate care as well as a very special thanks to Dr. Ned Claxton for his many years of exceptional care given to Lucille. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com GUERETTE died in Lewiston, November 13, 2012, Mrs. Lucille M. Guerette age 88 years a resident of Sabattus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated SATURDAY 9:00AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Sabattus. Burial will be held privately at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, Augusta. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday 5-8PM at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023