Marcel H. Rioux

WINSLOW – Marcel H. Rioux, 77, presently of Union, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Marcel was born in Lac Megantic, Canada, on Jan. 4, 1949, son of Joseph Henri and Hélène Marie (Bernier) Rioux. He became a U.S. citizen in 1968 in Jackman, Maine, where he grew up.

He attended St. Anthony School in Jackman and received his diploma at Assumption Preparatory School in Worcester, Mass. He attended St. Francis College in Biddeford, Maine, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in French.

Marcel worked at Stern’s Department Store in Waterville as a salesclerk for several months. He then worked at Digital and SCI in Augusta for 16 years. For approximately 10 years he served as a French teacher, loving to provide French instruction to the elementary students of St. John the Baptist School in Winslow.

He was predeceased by his parents, and younger brother, Denis, as well as several aunts and uncles and cousins. He is survived by his sister, Marie-Line Rioux, and cousins.

The past four years he resided at Crawford Commons Assisted Living in Union, Maine. The family expresses their gratitude for the precious support and care Marcel received from personnel there.

Please join us for a gathering at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville, Tuesday evening, March 24, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the following day on March 25 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, followed by a reception.

An online guestbook may be signed; condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made in the deceased’s name to:

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Services

19 Colby St.

Waterville, ME 04901