Antoinette Lessard

PORTLAND – Antoinette Lessard, born June 3, 1930, to parents Annie (Mercier) and Thomas Obie. She married Roger G. Lessard on May 25, 1952, and they were married until he passed July 17, 1998. She loved to sing and was a member in the Salvation Army Coral group. Also was a mall walker and was so proud when her name went on a plaque in Portland. In earlier years she loved to travel and cook for her family.

She was a stay-at-home mom and raised four children. Two daughters, Susan Tucker and husband Arnold of Morganton, N.C., Louise Greene of Valdese, N.C. and two sons, Michael Lessard and wife Katie of Mocksville, N.C. and Scott Lessard of Buxton. She is also survived by her sister, Irene Deprez of Winthrop.

She was predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Cedars and Hospice in Portland for their excellent care over the last few months.

Visitation will be held Monday August 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Fortin Group, 70 Horton St., Lewiston. A liturgy of the word will be held at 1 p.m., at The basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul upper church, with committal to follow at St. Peter’s cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of The Fortin Group, 70 Horton St., Lewiston. http://www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

In lieu of flowers to your local SPCA