HARPSWELL — Dolores T. Carrier, 89, resident of Kopaddy Trail in Harpswell died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a long illness. She was born May 24, 1925, in Lewiston, a daughter of Leonard A. and Marianne (Gamache) Gagne. She attended schools in Lewiston.

Dolores worked for several years in area shoe shops before going to work at “The Hill Mill” in Lewiston where she made fabric for soldier’s uniforms during World War II.

In 1946 Dolores married Hector Carrier and then worked along side her husband building houses. Dolores took care of the accounting and billing for the family company right up until 2009.

She was predeceased by her husband who died in 2010.

Survivors include her son, Richard B. and his wife, Dorothy D. Carrier of Harpswell; two sisters, Medora Guerette of Florida and Ann Marie Corriveau of Lewiston; a grandson, Christopher R. and his wife, Chenessa Carrier of Topsham; her godson, David and his wife, Monique Labbay; and several nieces and nephews.

The Carrier family would like to thank Cundy’s Harbor Rescue for its unselfish numerous visits to respond to Dolores’ health needs.

Visiting hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick. Committal prayers will be recited at 1 p.m. in St. Peters Cemetery, Lewiston.

In lieu of sending flowers, donations may be made to the Cundy’s Harbor Fire and Rescue, 45 Taylor Road, Harpswell, ME 04079. To share a message of condolence or to view a tribute video of Dolores’ life, please visit www.brackettfuneralhome.com.


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