Marie L. Marquis

LEWISTON - Marie L. Marquis, 83, a resident of Martin Drive, Lewiston died unexpectedly early Monday morning at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion. She was born in St. Gedeon, P.Q., on July 11, 1928, the daughter of Louis and Marie (Tanguay) Giroux. Marie was very family orientated who loved her family and always greeted anyone with a smile. She was a strong woman of faith who loved her God and her church. Her hobbies included knitting and sewing and also enjoyed working in her vegetable garden at home. Survivors include three sons, Gaetan Marquis and wife Marie of Lewiston; Reginald Marquis and wife Rita of Randolph; and Gaston Marquis of Sabattus; two daughters, Carol Swearingen and husband, Mark of Wales; and Linda Hobart and husband, Dee of West Forks; one brother, Denis Giroux of St. Gedeon, P.Q.; two sisters, Rita Carrier and husband, Gregoire of Montreal, and Marie Rose Lachance of St. Gedeon, P.Q. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ovilda Marquis on November 23, 1998. Marie’s family would like to thank the staff of 4 West at d’Youville Pavilion for the wonderful care they gave their Mother during her stay. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com MARQUIS died in Lewiston, December 19, 2011, Mrs. Marie L. Marquis age 83 years a resident of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian burial honoring Marie’s life will be celebrated THURSDAY 11:00AM at Holy Cross Church of the Prince of Peace Parish. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations in Marie’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion Activity Fund 102 Campus Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023