Robert J. Begin

Lewiston - Robert J. Begin 91 of Arundel Drive, Lisbon, died Monday January 26, 2015 at C. M. M C. with his family by his side. Born in Auburn January 14, 1924 a son of the late Pierre & Rose Delima Fournier Begin, he was educated in Auburn schools. He was married to the Former Juliette Dumais August 31. 1946. She died February 21, 2005. Mr. Begin was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Family Church and served in the U. S: Army during World War II. He worked at C & H Cleaners 35+ years, Beals Cleaners, Fordland and Bates College retiring at the age of 71 . He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 106 and a 4th Degree Msgr. Thomas J. Wallace Assembly. He enjoyed watching his four great-grandchildren play hockey, coffee with "the guys” at Tim Hortons, cars/trucks, word searches, reading, going out Saturday evenings after church with friends and family, and going to New Hampshire to visit Jeannine’s family (and they loved him). In years past, he enjoyed bowling and playing pinochle. He loved his wife Julie, and his family. He will be remembered for his big bright smile that everyone loved, his kind & loving personality, and his many, many hours of prayer each day. He is survived by his son Robert E. Begin and his wife Jeannine of Lisbon, 2 grandsons their wives, Michael & Lisa Begin of Minot, Gregory & Tina Begin of Lewiston,

great-grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew Emma and Anthony Begin. He was also predeceased by eight brothers The family wishes to thank all the doctors and nurses at CMMC for taking excellent care of Dad each and every time he had to go there, his personal doctors (especially Dr. James Joseph), to Marshwood for all of the good care he received while there for rehabilitation, and to all AHCH for excellent home care. Online condolences and photo gallery at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Friday 2 - 4 & 6 - 8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 11:00am at Holy Family Church 607 Sabattus St. Lewiston. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584