Auburn – God’s angels opened their arms to Alexandre F. Dechene on Saturday, July 26, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice with his loving family by his side. He resided at 22 Orestis Way, in Lewiston.

He was born in Lewiston, Feb. 1, 1932, the son of the late Alexandre J. and Bernadette Routhier Dechene. He graduated from Edward Little High School with the class of 1951. He later completed a business degree at Bentley College in Boston. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Alex was married on June 20, 1953, to Muriel L. Doyon.

He worked with great pride and commitment to business excellence for Hall and Knight Co., now known as Redlon and Johnson for 36 years. He retired as vice president and comptroller. He held a lasting relationship with his dear friend, co-worker and mentor, Fred Hall, that included morning coffee, long after retirement. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, and a former member of the Kiwanis Club, Go Getters Club, St. Dom’s Key Club, United Way, and the Don Gay scholarship committee of Edward Little High School. Alex had recently retired from the board of directors at Mechanic Savings Bank.

He enjoyed monthly luncheons with his New Auburn group, and the Edward Little scholarship committee members. His greatest attribute was his compassion to others, even in his last hours of life he thanked his doctors and nurses.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Muriel, of Lewiston; two daughters, Annette Roy and husband, David W., of Greene, and Susan Bement and husband, Neil, of Auburn; five grandchildren, Chad and Adam Roy, Katie Jewett and husband, Peter, Brian and Alex Bement and wife, Tiffanie; and one great-grandson, Jackson Bement; along with many nieces and nephews, and his large circle of friends.

He was predeceased by his sister Juliette Ledger.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the single stay cardiac unit at CMMC, Dr. Michael Regan, Dr. Monique Lucarelli and Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. You have demonstrated everything that should come first in the medical profession, human kindness, understanding and compassion.