MARIE E. CARRIER

PRESQUE ISLE – Marie E. Theriault Carrier, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, while surrounded by family, at Aroostook Health Center, Mars Hill. She was born March 8, 1931, in Presque Isle, the 10th of 12 children to the late William and Sadie (LaBelle) Theriault, also of Presque Isle. She graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1950 and married her high school sweetheart, Bernard Carrier, in 1952. Marie relished the opportunity to stay at home while her children were young. She later enjoyed working outside the home at Epstien’s Clothing, designing window and store displays. Marie was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a member of Daughters of Isabella and Spragueville Extension. She is survived by four children, Michael Carrier, Debbie Higgins and her husband, Mark, of Windham, Judy Martin and her husband, David, of Boonsboro, Md., and Tracy Carrier of South Portland; three siblings, Evelyn Manter of Fort Fairfield, Mabel McNeil of Belfast and Dale Theriault of Auburn; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was predeceased last year by her husband of 55 years, Bernard Carrier; as well as several brothers and sisters. At Marie’s request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Aaron Damboise, celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Chapman Street, Presque Isle. After the committal there will be a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Maine Alzheimer’s Association, 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed online at www.duncan-graves.com.