Carlene

CHINA – Carlene Roy, 86, passed away on Feb. 8, 2024, peacefully in her sleep.

She was born in Caribou on Feb. 2, 1938, to her parents Ulysses and Lena (Santere) Lagasse.

She was educated in the Skowhegan school district and went on to work in the shoe and textile industry for 20 years. After that, she worked as a bank teller for 20 more years before retiring.

Carlene was an excellent seamstress, quilter, needle pointer, and knitter. She was always a good cook and was particularly good at making pies. She loved to travel, go camping, and gather with friends and family.

She was predeceased by her parents; her daughter, Debra Pomelow; her brother and his spouse Roland and Bunny Lagasse, sister and spouse, Francis and Fred Pottle, and sister-in-law and spouse, Jackie and Richard Bouffard.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lucien Roy; her daughter, Lisa Guilbert, stepdaughter, Kim Roy, son-in-law, Rick Pomelow; grandchildren Shame Pomelow, Angie Nelson, and Lauren Guilbert; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Matte, and Alecia; her great-great-grandchild, Alexis; as well as all her wonderful nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Holy Family Cemetery on the Townsend Road in Augusta. It will be followed by a gathering of family and friends.

The family would like to give a special thank you to those who brought her so much joy in her final days.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville.