LEWISTON —   Monica Phyllis (Sullivan) McInnis, 93, formerly of Meadowview Park and Chapman House, died on June 13, at the Marshwood Center, where she had resided since August 2012.

 

Born on Sept. 27, 1919, in Nashua N.H., she was the daughter of Gertrude (Strout) Sullivan and the late John T. Sullivan, who passed away the month before Monica was born. She attended schools in Rumford.

 

Monica married Claude M. McInnis in Rumford on July 5, 1944. They moved to Lewiston in 1953 to raise their daughters. Monica and Claude were married until Claude’s death on March 13, 1991.

 

For years Monica was employed at the Continental Mill and then retired from the former Cottle’s Supermarket in 1973. She was a member of the former St. Patrick’s Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Lewiston-Auburn Senior Citizens, Horizons 55, St. Mary’s Covenant 55 and St. Patrick’s Silver Liners. She volunteered for years, with many dear friends, especially Theresa Martel, at St. Vincent DePaul thrift store. Monica was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

 

She is already overwhelmingly missed by her two daughters, Claudia McInnis Meagher of Woodland Hills, Calif. and Jane McInnis Bedard and Gary Bell of Litchfield; her five grandchildren, Melissa Cust and husband, Patrick, of Appleton Wis., Phoebe Stevens of Woodland Hills, Calif., Jeffrey Bedard of Leeds, Kimberly Pacheco and husband, Brian, of Scituate, Mass. and Ashley Martin and husband, Jason, of Old Orchard Beach; and her cherished five great-grandchildren, JP, Joe and Morgan Cust, Ava Martin and Samantha Pacheco. Monica also leaves her brother-in-law, Frank Labonte; cousins, nieces, nephews and so many friends.

 

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Claude; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Jane (Chapin) Sullivan; sister, Gertrude Labonte; niece, Jeanette Letourneau; and nephew, Richard Sullivan.

 

In life, Monica was an angel to all who knew her. She adored her family and proudly shared their latest pictures as she would talk so lovingly about them. Some of her fondest memories are about growing up on a farm in Rumford Point. Each week she wrote letters to family and friends from out of town and was famous for her homemade peanut butter fudge that she brought to gatherings and delivered at holidays. She had an enthusiasm for life, enjoying walking, going to movies with her friends and loved reading. She had a sparkle that drew people to her; her warmth and sense of humor lit up a room. Her generosity and zest for life made her an inspiration to everyone. Monica was truly a gift to us all.

 

We all sincerely wish to thank the Marshwood Center, Dr. Hatton, Jason, the wonderful nurses, aides (angels on Earth), housekeepers, dining staff, activity coordinators, and laundry staff for always treating Monica with respect, kindness and love. Thank you to Beth, Barbara and Elaine from Androscoggin Hospice Care for that extra touch these last few days of Monica’s life.