Claire Pamela Levesque

1963-2022

Auburn- Claire P Levesque 58, of Lewiston ME passed away peacefully on May 10th at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Claire Pamela Levesque was born in Lewiston on July 14, 1963, the oldest of three daughters born to Raymond and Cecile (Herbert) Levesque. Claire was a 1981 graduate of Lewiston High School and pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a Registered Nurse at St. Mary’s School of Nursing. Claire went on to work on the Cardiac (Telemetry) and Intensive Care Units at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

Later on in her career, she worked on the skilled Rehabilitation Unit and Long term Care Units at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion. Claire will be remembered by her coworkers for her outstanding knowledge and mentorship. Her patients and families will remember her humble service as a caring and compassionate nurse an strong patient advocate.

Claire was a devout Catholic and member of Prince of Parish, where she enjoyed volunteering her time and many talents. She also enjoyed scripture study, reflective writing, music, crocheting, crafts and playing board games with her mom and sister Rachel. Claire had a special love for rainbows, butterflies, clouds, seagulls and most especially her dog, CC.

Claire is survived by her sisters Diane (Alan) Blanchard of Cumberland, Rachel Lévesque of Lewiston, and two nephews, Caleb of Cumberland and Matthew of Andover MA. She is also survived by nine aunts: Mildred Rioux of Auburn, Albertine (Rosaire) Poisson of Lewiston, Madeline Bowie of CT, Evelyn Jean of Lewiston, Lucille (Richard) Gilbert of Poland, Marcella Hebert of Lewiston, Bernadette Posnick, Janet Baron and Sandra Dumais of Auburn. She is also survived by three Uncles, Roger (Theresa) Hebert of Millinocket, Reginald (Claudette) Hebert of Guerette and Marcel Hebert of Auburn.

Claire is predeceased by her parents Raymond and Cecile (Hebert) Levesque, and Brother Gary who passed away at birth.

Visitation will be at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 70 Horton Street, Lewiston on Sunday May 15th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm

The funeral Mass will be at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston, on Monday May 16th at 11:00 am. Committal prayers immediately following the Mass will be at St. Peter’s Mausoleum Chapel.

Due to the Covid pandemic we ask that everyone please wear a mask.

For anyone unable to attend the Funeral Mass, you are invited to view the Mass of Christian Burial at www.princeofpeace.me

You may also view the Funeral Mass at a later date and time.

Claire Levesque’s family would like to thank all the doctors and entire staff at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn for their compassionate care of Claire .

Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240, or Prince of Peace Parish

607 Sabattus Street Lewiston, ME.

On line condolences can be shared at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin group Funeral Homes 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584

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