Georgette M. McCarthy

AUBURN: Georgette M. McCarthy, 98, of Auburn and formerly of Lisbon Falls passed away peacefully Monday October 26, 2015 at the Hospice House in Auburn with her family by her side. She was born in Lisbon on March 6, 1917 a daughter of the late George and Delima (Dick) Lachance. She grew up in the area and attended local schools. At a young age, Georgette helped her family greatly by working and showing support anyway she could. On June 6, 1941 she married Antonio McCarthy at St. Anne’s Church in Lisbon and they started a family together. She loved spending quality time with her family and spoiling her grand and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed bird watching, cleaning, cooking and cross stitching. Georgette is survived by her children; Robert McCarthy and his wife Gert of South Portland, Clarie Kelly and her husband Jim of Lisbon Falls, Collette Ledlow and her husband Lee of Elliot, Theresa Laprise and her husband Albie of Lisbon Falls, Dee Dee King and her husband Karl of Lisbon Falls, and Lynn Anderson and her husband Dennis of Cooper City, FL. She also leaves behind a sister; Laurette Beaulieu of Lewiston, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Antonio, a daughter, Suzanne Carter, her brothers; Paul Lachance and Maurice “Lefty” Lachance and a sister, Annette Charest. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staffs of both Schooner Estates and Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for their devoted care and compassion shown to Georgette. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

Per her request, services will be private. Interment will take place at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Lisbon. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Georgette’s memory to: Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951