Richard J. Sirois

LEWISTON - Richard J. Sirois, 70 of Lewiston died Sunday, Dec. 29 at St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion. He was born in Lewiston, Dec. 22, 1943 son of the late Antonio and Elsie Janelle Sirois. He was educated in Lewiston schools and was employed in local shoe manufacturing. Richard was a kind person who helped others even when faced with challenges of his own. He enjoyed all sports and playing cribbage and shuffleboard. As the very social person that he was, he established a card playing group at d'Youville Pavilion.He is survived by a son, Gerard E. Sirois of Lewiston; a sister, Terri Pelletier and husband Paul of Lewiston; a brother-in-law, Ed Lizotte and wife Jackie of Sabattus; his good friend Lisa Jackson and family and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his former wife and good friend Jeannine Morin and a brother, Normand J. Sirois. Special thanks are extended to the entire staff at d'Youville Pavilion for the excellent care they gave Richard. You are invited to share your condolences with the Sirois family by visiting their guest book at: www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul (lower chapel) Saturday, Jan 11 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the patient activity fund at d'Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584