Obituary of Marie Masse

Marie “Lillian” Masse, 99, of Winslow, passed away March 6, 2017. Just before sunrise on Monday, surrounded by her loving family, Lillian departed peacefully from this earth to join her heavenly family. Lillian was born in Madawaska, Maine on February 20, 1918. During her lifetime, she experienced many vocations. Starting at a young age, she worked on farms in Aroostook County to help support her parents’ large family. Later in life, she was a homemaker, did waitressing, and worked at Hazzard Shoe Co. until she retired. She and her husband George moved to Florida and lived there for 23 years, deciding to return to Maine in 2004 to be closer to their families. She enjoyed being outside working in her yard, planting flowers, and making her home beautiful. Her neighbors were constantly being amazed by her strength and vitality when she did yard work and landscaping. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Euphemie Gorneau; her brothers Walter, Aurelle, Victor, and Matthew Gorneau; sisters Leda Ouellette, Germaine Michaud, Rita Theberge, Jeannine Joler, and her infant daughter Joanne. She is survived by her sons John R. DeMerchant and wife Delores, Terry DeMerchant and wife Bonnie; grandchildren John R DeMerchant II and wife Cathy, Joel DeMerchant and wife Jennifer, Julie, Tera and Adam DeMerchant; great-grandchildren John R DeMerchant III and wife Alyssa, Joshua Carrier, Logan, Leah and Nicole DeMerchant; great-great-grandson John R DeMerchant IV; many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Donald Massey and wife Pat, and sister-in-law Bernadette Massey. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all the staff, nurses, CNA’s and Hospice workers at Glenridge Long Term Care facility in Augusta for their outstanding support, care and comfort given during their family’s recent bereavement. A springtime burial is planned at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Memories may be shared at www.directcremationofmaine.com.