1919 – 2003

LEWISTON – Lorraine Rosanna Chicoine, 84, a resident of Old Lisbon Road died Thursday evening, Aug. 28, at Marshwood Nursing Home following a short illness.

She was born May 31, 1919, in Livermore Falls the daughter of Arthur and Lydia M. Ouellette Chicoine. Having moved as a young child to Auburn, where she lived for many years, Miss Chicoine attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School.

Miss Chicoine also attended and received her degree in Cosmetology from Pelletier’s Beauty School of Lewiston. For a short while she worked as a hairdresser with her two sisters, Yvette and Pauline.

Miss Chicoine and her mother owned and operated Chicoine’s Nursing Home on Main Street in Auburn for many years before she began working with her youngest sister, Fleurette as a daycare provider, her favorite job.

For many years Miss Chicoine resided with her sister Fleurette in Plastow, NH, and later for seven years with her in North Carolina, following which she returned with her sisters’ family to the Lewiston/Auburn area.

Miss Chicoine’s love of children and animals was amazing, all children and animals loved her in return. Never once did she complain of people, issues, pain, or anything. She was a kind lady. Although small in stature, she was a giant in the hearts of all.

She was a member of Holy Cross parish and enjoyed cards, children, animals and took great interest in her family members lives and their activities. She will also be remembered for being a champion in the game of Parcheesi. Most of all she will be remembered with love for all who knew her.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Normand (Fleurette) Dumont of Lewiston; one brother, Rene Chicoine and his wife Isabel of Auburn; several nieces, nephews as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Yvette Roy and Pauline Morin; and a brother, Lionel.

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