Raynald "Ray" L. Mailhot

Lewiston – Raynald “Ray” Mailhot, 94, of Lewiston, ME passed away on November 23, 2023 at Central Maine Medical Center. Ray was born on January 18, 1929 the son of Joseph Mailhot Jr and Antoinette Perreault. He was educated and graduated from local schools.

Ray married his first wife Cecile Mailhot in 1948 and was remarried to Jacqueline McKinnon together they spent the next 26 years of their life. Jacqueline was always referred to as "the love of his life". Ray was in the National Guard obtaining the rank of Corporal. Thereafter, worked at Builders Specialties for 19 years as a salesman for them. After getting done, he was the owner of Union Market where he met many people and made many friends especially with Ray, Andy & Bob.

He is survived by his children Chuck and Deborah Mailhot of Monmouth, Rose Mailhot (his angel on earth) of Lewiston, Angela and Thomas Holmes of Yarmouth; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, two sisters Colombe Lavalliere & Connie Labbay. Also Lorraine Caron, his longtime companion of 17 years.

He was predeceased by Cecile Mailhot; Jackie Mailhot McKinnon, 2 daughters Pearl and Kay; 1 sister Denise Schreiber.

Would like to thank Central Maine Medical Center for their dedication in the care of our father.

You may offer your condolences or share your memories at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Donations may be made in Raynald’s (Ray) name to the charity of choice.

The family invites you to a time of visitation on Monday December 4th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at The Fortin Group AUBURN, 217 Turner St, Auburn, ME.

A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Tuesday December 5th at 10:00am at St. Peter's Cemetery, Deer Rd, Lewiston ME.

Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group, 217 Turner Street, Auburn, Maine 04210