Dolores RoseMarie LeMaire, 76, of 2529 Division Street, Apartment 1, Marquette, and formerly of Mitchell Street in Baraga, entered eternal life Tuesday afternoon, February 14, 2006, at her home. 

Dolores was born March 16, 1929 in Pequaming, a daughter of Wilfred J. “Togo” and Cecelia “Sylvia” (Connors) Gauthier.  She was a graduate of Northern Michigan University’s nursing program, receiving her certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  From 1968 to 1988, Dolores was employed with NMU’s Auxiliary Services in their food service operation.  Dolores was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and in her leisure was an avid BINGO participant, enjoyed sewing, and had a special love, patience, and talent for doing beadwork.  Dolores was very devoted and passionate concerning the activities of the Ojibwa Senior Center and it became part of her daily routine.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Edward D. LeMaire of Marquette; four daughters, Carmen (Mike) Stoffregan of Fond du Lac, WI, Theda (Robert) Ritari of Marquette, Jo-Ann (Kenny) Anderson of Fond du Lac, WI, and Shirl (John) Keating of Marquette; two sons, George LeMaire and friend, Candy DesJardins of Marquette, and Darryl LeMaire of Green Bay, WI; nine grandchildren, David Schwemin, Ed Brooks, Lena Verbanac, Shain LeMaire, Brentt LeMaire, Bobby Dagenais, Aaron Burbey, Ashley LeMaire, and Damian LeMaire; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Allan Gauthier of Baraga and Merle Haen of Green Bay, WI; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by a grandson, Bernie Dagenais; and a brother, Eugene Gauthier.

Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Friday, February 17, beginning at 2:00 pm.  A Service of Remembrance will follow at 3:00 pm Friday afternoon with Rev. Leon Jarvis, Marquette General Hospital chaplain, officiating.