Carmen Iren MARTIN

WATERVILLE -- Carmen Irene (Martin) Faucher died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Thayer Unit, MaineGeneral Medical Center, with her husband and sister by her side.She was born in Waterville March 3, 1926, the daughter Blanche Martin. She was educated at Notre Dame School. She married Clayton Faucher of Benton in 1946. Carmen moved to Rhode Island to be with her husband, who was stationed there in the Navy. They then moved to Connecticut until their return to Maine in 1989.She was predeceased by her mother in 1997, one twin sister and sister Evelyn. Carmen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Clayton ; one sister, Theresa F. Small of Waterville. She is also survived by cousins, Jerome Bernier and his wife, Lucille, of Westbrook, Bill Martin of Massachusetts, Evelyn Joiner of California and Evelyn Grand of Bangor; as well as close friends, Debbie and Steve Roy of Conn.; along with several other close family members and friends. Carmen will be missed by her cat, Bebe, who provided much comfort for her. Family and friends will gather from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for visitation on Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec 24, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Silver Street, Waterville, with The Rev. Phil Tracy, as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Carmen's name can be made to the Humane Society -- Waterville Area, 120 Drummond Ave., Waterville, ME 04901 or to The Blessed Sacrament, 101 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901.