Mary Jane Caron

Lewiston- Mary Jane “Lila” Caron, 83, of Sabattus died Thursday May 10, 2012 at Central Maine Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born in Orono, Maine October 21, 1928, the daughter of the late Henry and Lena Mazerolle. She attended local schools until moving to Lewiston and took a job at Clarke Shoe, where she met her husband Valmore Caron. They were married on June 29, 1946 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Sabattus. Together they worked, and with great love, raised their young family. Valmore Caron died in April of 1983. Mary Jane worked in the housekeeping department at St. Mary’s Hospital for 24 years before retiring in 1991 where she then began to focus her time on organizations like the Sabattus Senior Citizens, the Red Hat Ladies, and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 of Sabattus, of which she was a lifetime member, Past president and current Chaplain, as well as being a member of the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. She loved playing cards, dancing, traveling, being with her family, and especially putting a smile on another’s face. Mary Jane is survived by her daughter Linda Hoshina and husband Mineo of South Windsor, Ct., and her son Ron Caron and wife Joan of Sabattus, her grandchildren: Amy Myles, Ben Hoshina and wife Wanda, Tina Ingerson and husband David, Jeffrey Caron and wife Julie, James Caron and wife Karen, Steven Caron and wife Kathleen, Jennifer Caron, and her great-grandchildren: Brady, Zen, Kami and Sidney Myles, Caden Hoshina, Amanda, Hailee, and Katelyn Ingerson, Molly, Jacob, and Travis Caron, and Alivia, Michael, Jack, and Evelyn Caron. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Valmore Caron, a son Alphee Caron and his wife Jacqueline. Though her name is Mary Jane, many close friends and relatives know her as Lila. She opened her heart to many people beyond family and for that she was called mom, memere, aunt, etc by countless. You may share your thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Caron family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Visitation will be held at The Fortin Group Funeral Home in Lewiston, on Sunday from 2 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM. The Sabattus American Auxiliary Unit will be conducting a service Sunday evening at 7:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Church in Sabattus on Monday at 11 AM with Reverend Lionel Chouinard officiating. Committal services will be held on Thursday in the Chapel at 10 AM at The Maine Veterans Cemetery on Civic Center Drive in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made in Mary Jane's memory to the Sabattus American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 in care of Denise Michaud 82 Anson Road, Leeds, Me. 04263. A Service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, Me. 784-4584.