Melvin K. Dickey

Lewiston- Melvin K. Dickey 78, of College St. Lewiston died Tuesday November 5, 2013 at Russell Park Manor with his loving family by his side, after a long courageous battle with Guillians Barre Syndrome. He was born in Lewiston on August 30, 1935 a son of the late Karl and Madeline (Rodrique) Dickey. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Lisbon High School class of 1955. He then went on to proudly serve his country in The US Air Force. Melvin married the love of his life Jacqueline (Bilodeau) on February 7, 1959, she predeceased him in 2002. He loved Jackie and was so proud of the many years they were married and has missed her everyday since she has passed. Melvin worked for many years at The Androscoggin County Jail as a corrections officer. He retired in 1996. He was a former member of St. Patrick's Church and also was a member of The Knights of Columbus 106. He loved the outdoors, especially spending time at his camp in Monson, being on his four wheeler, and hunting. He also loved spending time with his family. He leaves two daughters Christine Beaulieu of Lewiston, and Linda Tripp and her husband Peter of Greene, a son Raymond Dickey and his wife Lizabeth of Lewiston, a brother Richard Dickey and his wife Mary of Bowdoin, five grandchildren: Joshua Dickey, Erik Beaulieu, John Beaulieu, Lori Beaulieu, and Delila Dickey, two great grandchildren, a brother in law Rene "Pete" Theriault and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Elenor Theriault. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Melvin's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin Lewiston Thursday Nov 7, from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday Nov. 8 at 9 AM at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul (Lower Chapel). Committal will follow at St. Anne's Cemetery in Lisbon. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to The Alzheimer's Association 383 US Rt 1 Suite 2C Scarborough, ME 04074-9843. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.in his memory may do so to The Alzheimer's Association 383 US Rt 1 Suite 2C Scarborough, ME 04074-9843.