Reuben C. Gamache Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LEWISTON- Reuben C. Gamache, 93, of Sabattus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center following a short illness with his family by his side. He was born in Lisbon, Maine on September 8, 1923 the son of the late Alfred and Maria (Belanger) Gamache. He was educated in the Lisbon school system and graduated valedictorian from Lisbon High School. He studied communications prior to serving in the Army during WWII. He enjoyed working as a foreman in the apple industry for over forty years. Reuben enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, gardening and golfing. He was an avid animal advocate and loved his pets dearly. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Irene (Michaud) Gamache whom he married on October 5, 1946; three sons Jerry and his wife Jeannie, Ron and his wife Rose and Skip; one daughter Karen and her husband Ray; one sister Aldea; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Besides his parents he was predeceased by an infant son Ronald Gamache; three brothers Clifford, Clarence and Romeo; and by one sister Clara. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Gamache- Died in Lewiston on Wednesday January 4, 2017. Mr. Reuben C. age 93 a resident of Sabattus. A Memorial Mass honoring Reuben’s life will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Sabattus. Committal services along with a military honors service will be held later in the summer at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given in Reuben’s memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston, Maine 04240. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday from 6-8 PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.

Reuben C. Gamache

September 8, 1923 - January 4, 2017

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