2015 – 2015

PORTLAND — Macie Joe Morin, 5 days old, was guided to Heaven in the arms of an angel early Friday morning, June 26, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, following complications due to a premature birth.

She was born Sunday, June 21, in Lewiston, the daughter of Bradley J. Morin and Katherine Richard of Jay. Although her time here was brief, the memory of her precious soul will remain in the hearts of her parents and family forever.

A quote from one of Macie’s doctors: “That she was loved for every day, every minute, every second of her life. That she tried so, so hard to get better. This is how I know that her mom and dad are going to be OK. Macie could have only gotten her determination and grit from them. Macie was not able to get better because she was too delicate, but she fought and tried. Her parents will have to try hard, too, but they can be inspired by Macie’s example. Macie showed us all that you never know how strong you are until you have no other choice. I know her parents will be strong, too.”

She is survived by her parents; a sister, Madisen of Jay; paternal grandparents, Sandy Nemi of Jay and Greg Morin of Farmington; maternal grandparents, Jon and Lisa Richard of Livermore; paternal great-grandmother, Sally Nemi of Jay; maternal great-grandparents, Patty Punch of Livermore and Emery and Lucille Richard of Jay; aunts, Katie Nemi of Massachusetts and Gina Nemi of Jay; uncles, Thomas Richard of Portland and Tim Richard of Livermore Falls; and many great- aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her paternal great-grandfather Joseph Nemi and maternal great-grandfather, David Punch.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.