Florence G. Raymond

LEWISTON – Florence G. Raymond, 93, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 21, 2023 at D’Youville Pavilion.

She was born in Lewiston on Feb. 16, 1930, a daughter of the late Omer and Veronique (Raymond) Labrie. Florence lost her mother when she was 8 years old and was raised by her loving father and older siblings.

She was married for 65 years to her loving husband, Bertrand O. Raymond, and together they had and raised five wonderful children.

Florence was a lifelong member of St. Louis Church and resided most of her life in the family homestead in New Auburn. She worked at Lown Shoe, Sherwood Heights school, and provided child care for several children over many years. Florence was a loving wife and the best mother any child could ever dream of having. She welcomed everybody into her home at anytime. She was a wonderful cook and was known for her apple pie and chocolate éclairs.

Florence is survived by her children, Normand Raymond and wife Gloria of Bingham, Paul Raymond of Georgia, Diane Aponte and husband Ralph of Florida, and Denise Quirrion of Lewiston, and her daughter-in-law, Susan Raymond of Lewiston. She also leaves behind her many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Irene Delorme of Auburn, and sisters-in-law Pearl Routhier of Sabattus, Pauline Toth of Auburn and Judy Labrie of Windham.

She was predeceased by her husband, Bertrand; her son, Gerard Raymond, daughter in-law, Kathleen (Whirley) Raymond of Georgia; and her siblings Robert Labrie, Simone Lemieux, Therese Deschenes, and Raymond Labrie.

A Funeral Mass for Florence will take place at St. Philip’s Church Wednesday April 26 at 11 a.m., followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. At her prior request, there is no visitation.

To leave a message for the family in their online guestbook, please visit http://www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lewiston, 784-4584

In lieu of flowers, invest in candy or chocolate and make a child happy like Florence did regularly, or donate to your favorite charity.