Lewiston- Cecile P. Parent, 77, of Sabattus died March 10, 2018, in the ICU at CMMC with her family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on May 15, 1940, the daughter of Antonio and Rose Coulombe Allard. She lived in Brunswick from 1943 to 1955. She was educated in Brunswick and Lewiston schools. She married Leo Paul Parent on February 7, 1959, at St. Mary’s Church in Lewiston. Together they raised three lovely daughters. She worked as a CNA at St. Mary’s Hospital for 5 years. She also worked at Bell Manufacturing. Years later, she worked part time at Nadeau’s Bakery, which she enjoyed. Her hobby of sewing and making quilts for her daughters, grandchildren, relatives, and friends brought enjoyment to all. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.
Cecile is survived by her husband of 59 years, Leo Paul, three daughters, Linda White and partner Dan Rioux of Sabattus; Pauline Turner and husband Greg of Sebastian, Florida; Suzanne Duplissis and husband Ron of Auburn. Six grandchildren: Jessica Francis and partner Chris Cloutier of Lisbon; Monica Rae Shaw of South Portland; Zachary Ouellette and wife Jessica of Lisbon; Eric Bilodeau of Houston, Texas; Christine Bilodeau of Tampa, Florida; Kristi Turner Lawson of Jacksonville, Florida. Six great-grandchildren: Jared and Ava Francis and Kendall Cloutier, Benson Ouellette, Logan and Lilli Lawson. Two sisters: Dorothy Chartier and husband Richard of Brunswick, Rose Marie Barton and husband Bill of Auburn. One brother, John Allard and partner Lynn of Lewiston. Several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and nephew Gerard Parent.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the ICU team at Central Maine Medical Center for their support in her final days.
You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Cecile’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com
Visitation Fortin Lewiston Wednesday 3/14 from 12:00 / 1:45 PM. Memorial service will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery (Mausoleum) at 2 PM. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her memory may do so to The American Heart Assoc. 57 US Rt 1 Suite M. Scarborough, Me 04074. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584.