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Florence Gingras Obituary
She was born in Cambridge, Mass., to parents Anna and Emile Trepanier. After graduating high school, she attended beauty school in Boston where she owned and operated her own salon.
She married Joseph (Bill) W. Gingras on Sept. 4, 1951, and together they raised four children in Portland. She and Bill enjoyed a dozen years in Florida before she returned to Maine in 2001. Florence loved to read, golf, crochet, play bingo, and in her later years, enjoyed painting.
She is predeceased by her husband; son Donald; and her grandson Lucas.
She is survived by her son Steven and wife, Suzette, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; daughters Elaine Murphy-Maltais and husband, David, of Epsom and Denise and husband, Jonathan Keene, of Falmouth, Maine. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to all the staff and residents at St Joseph's, especially Units D and B, for their kindness and caring over the past 3½ years.
As were Florence's wishes, there will be no visiting hours.
There will be a memorial Mass on Friday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland.
Burial will be Friday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Florence's name to the St. Joseph's Manor Activity Fund, 1133 Washington Ave., Portland 04103. Please visit jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Florence's guest book.
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Dan Beale
September 22, 2011
Denise and Family: It has been many years since Deering High. I send my sympathies. Best regards, Dan Beale
Sue Smyth
September 14, 2011
Denise, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dot/Al Kenney
September 13, 2011
Dear Denice and family. Just received word of your Mothers passing. Our deep heart felt sympathy to you all. WE still have fond memories of the days at ST. Joe's Your ability to comfort and ease the many patients there is still fondly remebered.
Florence Blake
September 12, 2011
She was a wonderful mother and well liked. You'll be missed. My heart goes out to your family and friends.
Florence Blake
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September 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless...
Love,
Kathi Breton
Debbie Field
September 9, 2011
Ellie, My heart goes out to you and your family. Keep your memories close to your heart and she will be with you always be there when you need her the most. My prayers are with your whole family.
September 8, 2011
Dear Steve,Ellie and Denise, My sincere sympathy on the death of my cousin, Florence. Sorry we had lost contact with each other over the years. With her passing, I am now the oldest of the 17 cousins. Letter to follow. Love to the all. Mitzi Collins San Dimas, California 91773
Gloria Maltais-Zarotny
September 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was a great lady.
September 8, 2011
Sorry to read of your mother's death. I remember many events we shared around the neighborhood on Edgeworth Ave. My sincerest sympathy goes out to all the family. Lucille Twaddel
September 7, 2011
Ellie - I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers....Maureen
Marguerite Howe
September 7, 2011
Please know that we are thinking of you in this time of loss. Your mom was a great neighbor in Portland, a good lunch companion, a lovely friend.
Carol Rumery Knox
September 6, 2011
To Steve and his family,
Although I never met your Mom, I know how hard it is to loose a parent. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Maddox, her great-grandson, with his Bammy
Jordyn Gingras
September 6, 2011
I am honored to have been able to meet "Bammy" for the first time just a few weeks ago with my husband and both of our children, two of her great-grandchildren, Maddox and Lexi. I am happy that she is now at peace, and was able to spend her anniversary with her husband. I hope you are enjoying all of the yellow roses up there, Bam!
September 6, 2011
With sympathy, Nancy Bean
September 6, 2011
I want to thank everyone who shared in the life of my mother. I know that both Ma's life was better for having known you, and that your life was enhanced for having known her.
Every day I look at Ma and Dad's wedding picture in my office, and I always think about how much they loved each other. I knew some day that they would spend eternity together, and that day is now. I love you both.
Your son Steve
September 6, 2011
Dear Elaine and Denise,
Thank you for sharing your mom with me. She was a character and a faith-filled women!! I will miss her greatly and you both remain in my prayers..I am sorry to miss her service but I am back at school working.. Tina Mikkelsen
M Milord
September 5, 2011
May the God of comfort be with you all during this dificult time.
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