LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Emile J. Caron was celebrated on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, following prayers at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Steven Cartwright celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

At the beginning of the Mass, the pall was placed on Emile’s casket by his two sons, Henry and Richard Caron, and his daughter-in-law, Norma Caron, which symbolized their dad’s baptism into new life. The First Reading was read by Claudette Caron and the Prayer of the Faithful was read by Maureen Rosenburg. The offertory was brought to the altar by Henry and Norma Caron. Words of remembrance were expressed by Richard Caron. Pallbearers were David Gagnon, Rick Cloutier, Troy Caron, Jim Blanchard, Michael Marcotte and Joe Caron.

A reception of fellowship was held at the Chick-A-Dee Restaurant following the committal services at the cemetery.

Arrangements by the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home in Lewiston.