LEWISTON – Arthur and Lorraine Lacasse of Lewiston celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26, hosted by their sons.
The day started with the celebration of Mass and renewal of their wedding vows at the church they were married 50 years ago, St. Louis Church in Auburn. Their son, the Rev. Andrew Joseph Lacasse, O.P., celebrated the Mass. Following the renewal of vows, the grandchildren surprised them with the presentation of new wedding bands.
All eight sons played an active role at the Mass. Special programs were prepared for the Mass and were given to the guests as they arrived. Normand and Gerard Lacasse performed the role of greeters and the three youngest, Jeffrey, Steven and Brian, fulfilled the role of altar servers. Daniel and James Lacasse each presented a reading. Concelebrating with Rev. Lacasse was long-time family friend, the Rev. Joseph P. Allen, O.P.
Following the Mass, approximately 100 family members and friends gathered at Rolandeau’s Restaurant. Upon arrival, guests enjoyed the display of wedding portraits, along with the wedding portraits of their parents, Eugene and Odelie Lacasse and Joseph and Josephine Carrier. Along with those was a family collage of photos throughout their 50 years of marriage. Highlighting this display was a 50th anniversary Papal blessing by Pope Benedict XVI.
Mr. Lacasse and the former Lorraine Carrier were married on June 25, 1955, at St. Louis Church in Auburn. They began their married life on Fourth Street in New Auburn, and after 20 years relocated to their new home in Lewiston, where they continue to live today.
Their greatest joy has been the raising of eight sons. Their satisfaction today involves their children, daughters-in-law and the nine grandchildren that have joined their lives.
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