Gail E. Mongeau Estes

AUBURN –Gail E. Estes, 62, of Auburn passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday Feb. 18th at her home. Born in Lewiston on November 15, 1952 the daughter of Roger Mongeau and Claire Smith. She attended and graduated from Auburn schools. Gail truly enjoyed crocheting, knitting and most recently was preparing gowns for Maine’s Angels where she would sew gowns for babies that have passed. She could often be found outside her home in Auburn feeding the birds, chipmunks and squirrels. She loved to photograph them as they ate at her bird feeders. Gail is survived by a son Tim Estes of New Gloucester, a daughter Michele Sherman and her husband Mark of New Gloucester,,5 grandchildren Corey Sherman, Timmy Bartlett, Brittany Estes, Joey Estes, and Patrick Estes; two sisters Phyllis Morrissey and her husband Jack of New Gloucester, Jackie Lafayette of ME, two brothers Gary Mongeau of Turner, and Robert Gerardi and his wife Nancy of NJ, and 5 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents. Donations may be made in Gail’s memory to Maine’s Angels, 217 Turner St, Auburn, ME 04210 which will be used to purchase fabric and supplies for the gowns. You are invited to express condolences and pay tribute to Gail’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Visitation Fortin Auburn Tuesday Feb. 24th 11am – 1pm followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM. Committal will follow at St. Peters Cemetery in Lewiston. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St. AUBURN 783-8545