Madeline Roby Lavoie

Madeline Roby Lavoie obituary, Lewiston, ME

Madeline Roby Lavoie

Madeline Lavoie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Funeral Alternatives Group - Lewiston on Sep. 2, 2022.

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Date of Death: February 1, 2021
Date of Birth: January 19, 1926
Madeline Roby Lavoie-Auburn--Madeline Roby Lavoie passed away peacefully early Monday morning February 1 under hospice care at Clover Manor in Auburn. She was born in Clarksville, NH on January 19, 1926, daughter of Edward and Alma Hawes Roby. She received her education in Colebrook, NH. Madeline was a home maker and worked as a bookkeeper for her husband who was an auctioneer. She also had an antique shop in Mechanic Falls and did appraisals. Madeline enjoyed this and had many customers. Her two parrots, Mike and Lorette and Bill her parakeet were her pride and joy. Her past times included lawn sales, word search and puzzles and John Wayne movies. Survivors include her son Rene and wife Marie of Lewiston, sister in law Carol Lavoie of CT and many nieces and nephews including Patricia Sirois, Marie McHale, Hazel Daley and many close friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Rene, her parents and brother Lawrence Roby as well as sister Althea Forbes. Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery at a later date.

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