AUBURN — Roma C. Girardin, 71, of Auburn, passed away at Clover Manor on June 26, after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife was by his side.

He was born in Andover, N.H., July 19, 1938, the son of Laurier and Felanise (Boutin) Girardin. He was educated in Durham schools. After school, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. He also served two years in the Peace Corp. as a demolition specialist in Africa.

He married Donna Pomerleau on Oct. 31, 1980. They are longtime residents of Auburn. He worked in the construction industry most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and taking people out on his fishing boat called the Donna Leigh.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna; daughter, Diana Weston and husband, Albert, of Canton; stepson, Marc Pomerleau of South Portland; and grandchildren, Jacob Weston, Charity Bachelder-Coro and Chris Bachelder.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle Flynn; sister, Rena Albert; and brother, Normand Girardin.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Edward Koss and Clover Health Care staff, side 1 and Michele Jasinowski, A.C.N.P.

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