FARMINGTON – Lucille L. Stofan, 90, of Farmington, passed away at Sandy River Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015.
She was born in Fitchburg, Mass., on April 9, 1925, the daughter of Dourchee and Della (Payee) Bray. She attended local schools where she enjoyed biking and playing basketball and graduated from Fitchburg High School. She married her loving and devoted husband, Lawrence L. “Larry” Stofan and moved to Farmington where they raised their family.
She enjoyed watching birds, braiding rugs and wintering in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with her husband. Lucille had a knack of fixing things around the house. She was not one to easily give out or receive compliments, but the one compliment she would accept about herself was that she had common sense. In her mid-40s, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and courageously battled that disease for over 40 years.
Her faith grew exponentially during her last few years of life, as difficult as they were. Her last years were her best years of her life at giving and receiving love from others. Her love of the Lord grew into a towering oak tree. May she enjoy eternity n God’s presence now.
She is survived by her four children: daughter Lynda Stofan and husband, Don Haggett of Portland; son Mark Stofan of Farmington; daughter Jody Cook and husband Edward Baxter of Farmington; son John Stofan and his wife, Julie of Jacksonville, Florida; four grandchildren: Ryan, Thomas, Jake and Jordan and her two great-grandchildren: Thomas Jr. and Sydney.
She was predeceased by her husband; a daughter Leslie; a brother Raymond and sister Beatrice.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington on Tuesday Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Middle Street in Farmington. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Farmington. Following services, a comfort reception will be held at the Parish Hall, hosted by the Alter Guild. All are welcome.
Remembrance gifts may be given in her memory to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 133 Middle St. Farmington, ME 04938. Tributes and condolences may be shared on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
Condolences to Lynda, Mark, Jody, John and the rest of the family. She was certainly a class act. She and her husband, who was a UMF Professor, Coach and Board of Selectmen’s member, were pillars of the community.
Mark, Jody and Family, so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a nice woman. I loved seeing her at church.
To Jody and family so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Mark.
Jody and family, I’ll always appreciate how generous your parents were to let us stay in their home during the winter the year Michel was a senior in HS. Not having to travel all the way from Weld made it much easier on us. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I took care of Lucille for 4years at Sandy river and she always had a smile on her face. Even on her “bad” days she always seemed to have a smile. My heart breaks to see her gone but I know she’s in a better place. My deepest condolences to her family. My she rest easy and rest in piece. Thoughts and prayers to her family. We loved you Lucille .
Hi Mark, My condolences on the passing of your dear mother. Thanks for sharing the obituary that details her long, courageous and meaningful life. She must have been very proud of you. I wish you strength at this difficult time as you remember all the good times as well as the challenges that comprise the Stofan family history. Best to you, Roy
Linda, Mark, Joan and John, I am so sorry about your mom, but she is now at peace. I remember the days when we all grew up together and became family friends. I will miss her very much as we spent time together at Sandy River talking about the old days when we were all kids playing together. It seemed to make her very happy to remember those days.
My deepest condolences to you, Mark, and your family. Your mom lived a full life indeed.
Drew
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, I will be attending the wake,If there’s anything we can do for you Please do not hesitate in asking,Kind regard’s Paul and Laura
Mark, our sincere condolences go to you and your family. Your tennis buddies are always there to help and support you.
Carole and Eddie
Joan, I’m so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She and my Mom (also recently deceased) were good friends many years ago. They both gave birth on the same day, as you and I well know. My thoughts are with you.