LEWISTON — Cornel Caron, 53, of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

He was born on April 12, 1957, in Somerville, Mass., a son of Joseph and Gisele (Boivin) Caron.

Cornel was a member of Holy Family Church in Lewiston.

He worked as a machine technician at Poland Spring bottling for 23 years. He will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. Cornel enjoyed gourmet cooking and spending time with his family.

Cornel is survived by his parents, Joseph and Gisele of Lewiston; his siblings, Linda Marquis and husband, John, of Brunswick, Ron Caron of Lewiston, Don Caron and wife, Linda, of Lewiston, and Lisa Erskine and husband, Jim, of Turner; nieces and nephews, Johnny Marquis of Brunswick, Sarah Dumais and husband, Greg, of Lewiston, and Courtney and Morgan Erskine of Turner; and one great-nephew, Benjamin Dumais of Lewiston.

Family and friends may offer their condolences to the Caron family by visiting www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.