Laurette E. Quirion

Winslow-Laurette Quirion of Winslow, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2017 at Oak Grove Center, Waterville. She was born in Winslow on April 23, 1924, the daughter of Josephat and Mathilda (Ferland)Quirion. Laurette attended schools in Winslow graduating in 1942, where she was an excellent sports player especially tennis. Laurette was employed by C. F. Hathaway Shirt Company, Maine General Hospital, soup kitchen and catered with Elias George. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Joan Young; brothers, Norman and David Quirion; nephews, Raymond Young, Bruce Pomerleau, David and Paul Quirion; great niece, Holly Benson; her fiancee, Louis Derosby, who was killed during WWII and cousin, Arthur Julia. Laurette is survived by her sister, Wilma Carey and domestic partner/husband, Francis Whitter and many nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no public services. Arrangements are under the care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com Please omit flowers and donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, c/o Corpus Christi Parish, 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville 04901