SANFORD — Celine Hupe Lemieux, 75, a lifelong resident of Sanford passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday July, 9, 2014.

She was born in Sanford on May 1, 1939, a daughter of the late Louis and Diana (Laitres) Hupe.

For many years, she was employed by the local Sanford shoe shops, retiring in 2002 from Tenneford Weaving.

She was a lifelong communicant of the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish community.

She is survived by: her husband of 54 years, Conrad H. Lemieux of Sanford; two children, Mark G. Lemieux and his wife Amy of Sanford and Linda M. Parker and her husband Aaron of Shapleigh; three sisters, Pauline Bernier, Cecile Guillemette and Jeanette Smith; two grandchildren, Amanda and Joseph Parker of Shapleigh; and two step-grandchildren, Rob and Mike Sweeney.

Per her wishes, there will be no public visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in her memory to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.