Imelda “Millie” P. Guay
LEWISTON – Imelda “Millie” P. Guay died on Jan. 4, 2026. Millie was born in Lewiston on Dec. 17, 1933, the sixth of seven children born to Albert and Bernadette Ratte. She was 92 years old.
Millie attended St. Peter’s School and graduated from Lewiston High School. She married Lucien “Lou” Guay. They were married for 66 years. Lou and Millie lived in Auburn where they raised a family, built a home, and ran a successful business. Millie was an avid knitter and reader. She and Lou loved to travel both internationally and, in their RV. She and Lou annually hosted a large Christmas get-together for family and friends.
In addition to being the loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Millie also worked as a secretary and office manager for a local architecture firm, a doctor’s office, and family business.
Millie is survived by her daughters Diane McCormack and husband Don, Elaine Wickman and partner Mike, and son, Ron Guay; her grandchildren Joe and Greg McCormack, Melissa and Michael Wickman, and Aaron Guay; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lucien; daughter-in-law, Brenda; and great-granddaughter, Kaillen.
The family will hold a private ceremony on a future date. Millie will be interred at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery in Augusta.
Arrangements are in the care and direction of the Fortin Group Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway in Lewiston, 784-4023. To share memories and condolences with the Guay Family, please visit http://www.fortinpinettegrouplewiston.com .
In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association
(act.alz.org)
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