1923 – 2016

AUBURN — Rosaire J. Dostie, 92, of Greene peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 20, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his loving children.

He was born in Lewiston on May 13, 1923, the son of Dolor and Mary Ann Lajoie Dostie. Educated in the Winthrop school system, he was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from Dec. 7, 1942 to Dec. 28, 1945.

On Jan. 29, 1949, he married the love of his life, Julie Allaire, together they raised five children. Before his retirement, he worked at Eastern Die and Tambrands. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying archery, hunting, fishing, beekeeping, gardening and woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and his grandchildren always brought smiles to his face.

He was a very religious and spiritual person and was a very active member of the Prince of Peace Parish. He had great devotion to the Virgin Mary and a very special place in his heart for Saint Padre Pio.

He is survived by his brother, Joseph Dostie of Sebring, Fla.; two sons, David Dostie and wife, Marie, and Steven Dostie and wife, Chris; two daughters, Mary Ann MacDonald and husband, Jack, and Beth Higgins and husband, Dan; six grandchildren, Christopher Dostie and wife, Amy, Kathleen de Silva and husband, Joe, Nicholas MacDonald, Marina Turmelle and husband, Kyle, Zachary Noyes, Jacob Noyes and wife, Nichole; six great-grandchildren, James Dostie, Gabrielle de Silva, Juliette de Silva, Bryce Turmelle, Charlie Noyes and Ellie Noyes; more than 100 nieces and nephews; and many cherished friends.

He was predeceased by his wife, Julie Allaire Dostie; son, Mark Dostie; parents, Dolor Dostie and Marie Ann Lajoie; siblings, Sister Cecilia Dostie RSM, Clara Rheaume, Dolores Kepchar, Elizabeth Dostie, Francis Dostie, Gerard Dostie, Leo Dostie, Mathilda Poulin, Robert Dostie, Rose Rousseau and several infant siblings.

His family wants to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Special thanks to the amazing staff and volunteers at the Hospice House.

Condolences and a video tribute may be found online at www.albert-burpee.com.