Rita Theresa Mathieu

AUBURN - Rita Theresa Mathieu, 86, formerly of Lemont Ave., in Lewiston passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at the Hospice House. She was born in Lewiston, November 6, 1927, the daughter of Lionel and Marie (Roux) Fournier. She was a member of Holy Family Church, the Ladies of St. Ann, and the Society of the Little Flower. Our devoted Mother, Rita loved to read and had a love for playing cards with her friends. She also loved to travel, and enjoyed attending the annual May Ball at the Knights of Columbus hall with her husband, Fernand who was a 4th degree Knight. Both she and her husband shared a passion for fishing at Pierce Pond and going to camp. Survivors include three sons, Richard and wife Patricia of Lewiston, Raymond of Lisbon Falls, and Robert and wife Linda of Lewiston; one daughter, Suzanne Turgeon and husband, Allan of Auburn; two brothers, Gerard Fournier and wife Anita of Auburn, and Donald Fournier of Lewiston; one sister, Jeannine Boisvert of Lewiston, and also surviving are nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Fernand in 2012. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com MATHIEU died in Auburn, February 8, 2014, Mrs. Rita T Mathieu age 86 years formerly of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Rita’s life will be celebrated TUESDAY 11:00AM at Holy Family Church. Graveside committal prayers will be held later in the Spring at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Lisbon. Memorial donations in Rita’s memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 Family and friends are invited to visit Monday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023