HOMOSASSA, Fla. – Rosaire Joseph Delorme, 90, of Homosassa, Fla., peacefully passed away on March 22, 2024 as the results of Alzheimer’s.

Rosaire was born on Aug. 9, 1933 to George Delorme and Alice Carrier in Sabattus.

In 1953, Rosaire joined the United States Army and was sent to Korea. After separating from the Army, Rosaire started a career in the automotive industry as an auto body mechanic. He married Irene Cecile Raymond in 1956 in Lewiston.

Irene preceded him in death in 2014. Rosaire and Irene had seven children, Simonne of Auburn, Anita deceased in 2016, Roland of Greene, Bert deceased in 2000, Leo of Lisbon, Marcel of Homosassa, Fla, and Georgette of Providence, R.I.

Rosaire is also survived by his brother, Joseph (Gloria) of Sabattus and his sister, Theresa Morneault of Sabattus; and numerous grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was a member of The American Legion, Post 135 of Sabattus. While being cared for by his son, Marcel, Rosaire got close to Harley, Marcel’s dog. Harley saw Rosaire just days before he passed. Harley followed Rosaire two days later.

The family invites you to a time of visitation at Pinette, Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston on Wednesday April 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday April 4 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St., Lewiston, immediately followed by committal at St. Peters Cemetery, Deer Road, Lewiston.

You may offer your condolences or share your memories at http://www.lynchbrothers.com

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