1915 – 2016

AUBURN — Marcelle Grenier, 101, of Lewiston passed away on Monday, March 21, at the Hospice House in Auburn.

She was born in Lewiston on Jan. 8, 1915, the daughter of Francois Lavertu and Maria Bourque. She graduated from Lewiston High School and attended Bliss College. She was married to Leopold Grenier, who passed away in 1962. Before her retirement, she worked in her husband’s silversmith business, St. Mary’s Hospital and Montello Manor. She raised four foster children.

Marcelle was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston Senior Citizens, and spent many hours volunteering at Central Maine Medical Center. She enjoyed knitting, oil painting and working at the polls on election days.

She is survived by her sister, Simone Lemay; several nieces and nephews; as well as her foster children, Lorraine, Michael and Alex.

Marcelle was predeceased by a brother, Laurent Lavertu; sisters, Gabrielle Parent and Pauline Dumont; and a foster daughter, Isabelle Doyon.

Her family wishes to thank the staff at Russell Park and the Hospice House for their wonderful care.