Damboise, Cecile M., 94, Caribou, in Caribou, May 29, 2009. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Cecile M. Damboise, 94, passed away Friday May 29, 2009 at her residence while being cared for by her daughters and hospice. She was born September 30, 1914 in Fort Kent, to Hypolite and Zeline (Robichaud) Bernier. Family was first with Cecile and even with the large family she had, she never forgot a birthday or a special occasion. She enjoyed walking, crocheting, knitting, playing cards, crossword puzzles, word finds, and was an avid reader. Cecile was passionate about her faith and was frequently praying the Rosary, and she was a communicant of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Cecile is survived by nine children: Irvin and his wife Annette of Caribou, Vernon and his wife Cynthia of Bristol, CT, Vincent and his wife Diane of Wolcott, CT, Pauline Harris and Richard of Caribou, Maxine Thibodeau and her husband Eldon of Fort Myers, FL, Gilman and his wife Jeanne of Bristol, CT, Galen of Bristol, CT, Clinton and Darlene of Terryville, CT, Bryant and his wife Robin of Eagle Lake. She also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Paul Damboise, five brothers: Gilman, Vincent, Eddy, Camile, Arthur Bernier, and a sister Priscilla Paradis.
Friends called 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Revs. Aaron Damboise and Clement Thibodeau celebrant. Interment took place following the service at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. After the committal a reception was held in the church fellowship hall. Those who wish may make donations to the Hospice House of Comfort, PO Box 766, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
