Rolande Dumont, 93, of Lewiston, passed away on May 17, 2021 at her home with her loving family beside her. Rolande was born in St. Anne Province, NB, Canada on April 28, 1928. She was a weaver at Madawaska weavers for 7 years in St. Leonard, NB Canada. She moved to the US in 1960. On June 30, 1962, she married the love of her life, Roger Dumont. She became an American citizen on April 22, 1966. She worked at The Marcotte Home and was a fancy stitcher in many factories before retiring in 1989. She enjoyed dancing, knitting, puzzles and most especially spending time with her children, grandchildren and all family members. When health permitted, she visited her family in Canada every year.
Rolande was preceded in death by her mother: Yvonne Ruest, father: Onile Ruest, her second mother: Lilliane Ruest, brother: Gerard Ruest, sister: Vivianne Martin and sister: Dorice Martin.
Rolande is survived by her spouse: Roger Dumont, daughter: Tina Saucier and her spouse Brian Saucier, son: Steven Dumont and his spouse Cindy Dumont, brother: Maurice Ruest, sister: Donata Beulieu, sister: Leola Masse, sister: Marilyn Butler, brother: Ronald Ruest, brother: Gilles Ruest, sister: Micheline Ruest-Mallet, sister: Jeanita Caron and brother: Real Ruest. she is also survived by her grandchildren: Stephanie Fogg, Matthew Fisher, Nicholas Dumont, Lindsay Dumont, Noah Dumont, Ryan Saucier, Amanda Saucier and many great-grandchildren.
You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Rolande's guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the
www.alz.org, Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter 383 US Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074, (800)272-3900.
Visitation will be held on Sunday at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 70 Horton St., Lewiston from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at Holy Family Church in Lewiston at 11:00 AM followed by committal services at St. Peter's Cemetery in Lewiston. A Service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, Maine 04240. (207)784-4584
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