LEWISTON – Jeannette “Jane” B. Theriault, 92, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 25, 1927, to Alphonse and Maria (Cote) Brin.

She was a lifetime member of Holy Cross Parish. Later in life, after tending to her mother, she went back to Lewiston High School and graduated at the age of 62. She continued her education in Creative Writing at the University of Maine Lewiston/Auburn. She was employed as a housemother at Metcalfe Dormitory at the Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing.

She is survived by her daughter Gloria Perreault and her husband Raymond, her son Michael Theriault and spouse Bryce Libby, all of Lewiston; grandchildren Dr. Jara Johnson of Rochester, N.Y., Abby Chasse and spouse Craig Bernosky, Andrea Lydon and spouse John Lydon, all of Lewiston and Renee Perreault of South Portland; great-grandchildren, Silas and Brynn Chasse, John Raymond Lydon and Caleb Bernosky.

Jane was predeceased by her husband Alban Theriault; daughter Christine Johnson; granddaughter Kari Johnson; her sister and brother-in-law Jacqueline and Robert Cloutier; and several nieces and nephews.

Jane’s family wishes to extend their appreciation to Marshwood Nursing Home staff, Beacon Hospice and Elite Homecare for the kindness and compassion shown this past month.

Visitation is Monday, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at The Fortin Group in Lewiston. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston. Committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584. Condolences may be shared with her family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made to:

Eternal Word

Television Network

5817 Old Leeds Rd.

Irondale, AL 35210 or at:

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