WATERVILLE – Dolly Lagasse was born in Lewiston, Maine, on February 7th, 1957, the daughter of Joseph and Betty Ruby (Worster). She attended Hall-Dale High School and continued her education at KVCC in the Respiratory Therapy program. Dolly grew up working closely in and with her families’ hospitality and restaurant business’s including the Worster House and Freddies Restaurant in Hallowell, Maine. Once a mother, she became the proud owner and operator of a wonderful childcare facility for many years, providing exceptional care to children in the Central Maine area. As her three children became older, she transitioned to a devoted stay at home mother. Years later she re-entered the work community managing fast food restaurants. Dolly also was a member of a local church community for many years. Dolly loved her family deeply and found significant enjoyment spending time in the Belgrade Lakes and Blanchard regions camping, fishing, and socializing. She enjoyed adventures, shopping, antiquing, and taking leisurely drives along Maine’s beautiful coast. Dolly adored being an exceptional caregiver to her family. She loved cooking and found much joy in sharing her delicious meals with loved ones. Dolly’s sense of humor and whit was infectious, and she radiated love and beauty. Her love for nature and camping started as a child, which became important experiences and memories created and shared with her children. Throughout her childhood she enjoyed ice skating and baton twirling which she taught her children creating lifelong memories. Dolly was predeceased by her parents, Joseph, and Betty Ruby; her sister, Susan Ruby; and her grandson, Trenton D. Oaks. Dolly is survived by her three children whom she profoundly loved, Mark J. Ryder, Jessica M. DeMott and her partner, Tyler Jasud, and Ericka F. Lagasse; her ten grandchildren including, Tyler M. Nadeau, Tenley M. Nadeau, Tennah F. Lagasse, Taleah J. LaGasse, Evan W. DeMott, Wyatt J. DeMott, Jaidon Smith, Kylan J. Wimmer, Asher D. Ryder and Ava M. Ryder; five siblings; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home in Fairfield, Maine on Sunday March 20th, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, immediately followed by a memorial service. A celebration of life and reception will be held for close family later that day. Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

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