BREWER – Lucille M. DeRoche, 83, died peacefully Oct. 30, 2005, at a Brewer healthcare facility. She was born June 24, 1922, in Mexico, the daughter of Joseph and Sara (Fillis) DeRoche. Lucille was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Brewer and played an active role in her church community for many years. She was a very giving person, donating monies to many charities and organizations. She was always there to give a ride, cook for a friend and lend a helping hand. She retired from Sears after 25 years of service and enjoyed her monthly luncheons with the ladies from Sears. She loved to go on rides, out to eat and playing bridge with her friends. Lucille is survived by her brother, John DeRoche of Brewer; her sister, Louise Courtney of Brewer; and her son, Vincent P. Courtney of New York. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, a special nephew, Leo DeRoche Jr., all of whom she loved dearly. She will be sadly missed by many friends, the Murray and Tardiff families; and will be deeply missed by her second family, Billy, Debbie, BJ and Angel Murray. She was predeceased by her brother, Leo J. DeRoche Sr. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Brookings-Smith, Clark-Piper Chapel, 55 South Main St., Brewer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Brewer with the Rev. Joel Cyr, pastor, celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church following the interment.
LUCILLE M. DEROCHE
