1926 – 2016

LEWISTON — Therese E. (Cayer) Lajoie, 90, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 14, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston.

She was born in Lewiston on July 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Antonio and Clerina (Roux) Cayer.

Therese was a devout Catholic, regularly attending Mass at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston. She sang in the choir, was a lay presider and a Eucharistic minister. Therese was a member of the Holy Cross Senior Citizens and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. Therese loved to travel with the senior citizens. She was an avid quilter, and in her downtime enjoyed playing cards and experimenting with new recipes. Family was the most important thing to her.

Therese is survived by her son, The Rt. Rev. Denis (Roger) Lajoie; her daughter, Michelle Lajoie; her sister, Cecile Asselin; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Terrio and Florence Potvin, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her spouse, Laureat J. Lajoie; her parents, and one sister, Yvette Lajoie.

Therese’s family would like to thank the d’Youville staff of 2 West for their care and support.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Therese’s online guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.