LEWISTON – Dolores Paradis passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was born in Lewiston. She met the love of her life, Arthur “Don,” at the young age of eight. She and Don were married on April 19, 1952, at Holy Family Church in Lewiston. Together, they had two children, Roger and Rita. They also opened their home to her niece, Lucille, when Lucille was one and a half years old and raised her as their own daughter. Dolores was a devoted and loving mother. Her family was the light of her life. She was also a loving and devoted grandmother. Her grandchildren loved and adored their Memere. She loved spending time with them and doing special things for and with them. They loved her sense of humor and that she would always take the time to do fun things with them. Dolores loved spending time at the beach. Her favorite places were Old Orchard Beach and Rang Pond. She enjoyed playing games, especially card games with her family and friends. Dolores will be greatly missed by her soul mate and husband of 53 years, Arthur “Don” Paradis; her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Cecile Paradis of Lewiston; her daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Jeff Bean of Corinth; and her niece and her husband, Lucille and Chuck Damon of Lisbon. She will also be especially missed by her granddaughter and her husband, Melissa and Mike Wing; her grandson, Zachary Beaule; her grandson, Jonathan Paradis and his significant other, Crystal Guerette; her granddaughter, Shannon Bean of Corinth; her grandson, Ryan Bean of Corinth; her great-granddaughter and little angel, Morgan Wing; and grandnephew, Will Damon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, at Holy Family Church, Sabattus Street, Lewiston. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, at the family owned Pinette Funeral Chapel, 1065 Lisbon St., Lewiston.
DOLORES PARADIS
