1936 – 2017

POLAND— God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered “Come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we would not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

God took you to be in your Heavenly Home with him on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Born in Lewiston on Sept. 18, 1936, he was a son of Clifford E. and Cecile (Cote) Paré of Lewiston, originally from Canada.

He served in the U.S. Army in the Army Security Agency from 1955 to 1957 in Alaska. Upon being discharged, he was manager of Holiday Lanes, worked many years in the vending industry, and drove truck for Dionne Distributors 18 years until retirement. Then he took a trip each week to Massachusets; and then he drove handicap vans for Ride-A-Way in Gray.

His greatest enjoyment was playing Christian music on his guitar. He became a member of Grace Community Church and served as a deacon and head of ushers, enjoying holding a Christian fellowship at his home and ministering once a month at Montello Heights.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carlene (Brown) Paré; a daughter, Leilani Pare of Florida; three sons, Anthony and wife, Sherry, of Minot, Scott of Woodstock, Daniel of Auburn; two granddaughters, Bianca Leon and husband, Devon of Florida; a great-grandson, Marcus, of Florida, and Emily Tennorio of Florida; four grandsons, Brandon of Connecticut, Christopher of Florida, Adam and Aaron of Greene; two sisters, Anita Deschaines of Lewiston and Pauline Desbiens of Sabattus; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his sister, Monita.