Auburn - Jane M. Sullivan 80, of 77 Old Greene Rd., Lewiston, died Thursday August 4th, 2011 one day after her birthday at Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice following a brief illness. Born in Lewiston August 3, 1931 a daughter of the late Daniel & Mary Hobart Sullivan she was educated in Lewiston schools and received her GED from Lewiston High School when she was in her 50's. Jane went to work at 16 years of age; she worked at the Bates Mill and local shoe factories and later went to work at Tuft Brothers until her retirement. She enjoyed working around the house and always stated "I don't have time to be bored". She also liked gardening, going to the ocean and was an avid reader. She was a member of The Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Family Church and attended the Paraclete Prayer Group for many years. Jane did not have any immediate family, but she created her own circle of friends and had the love and support of her extended family in the halls of Alcoholic Anonymous for almost 20 years. She is survived by her lifelong companion Linda A. Emond, her beloved pet Sirus, all of Lorraine Carter's family where she spent many holidays and was still close to them after Lorraine's passing in April of 2003. She is also survived by the many "special" friends she made along her journey. She was also predeceased by 2 baby brothers and her long time roommate Lorraine Carter. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Androscoggin Hospice House and a special thanks to Bambi for being there for Linda, and all the friends who gave love and support during this difficult time. Online condolences and photo tributes may be shared at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Sunday 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church Monday 11:00 AM. Graveside committal St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice 236 Stetson Rd. Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584


Published online on August 5, 2011 courtesy of Dignity Memorial