Jay - Theresa M Guay, 86, of Jay, died peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2009 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family at her side, following a long illness. She had resided in Lewiston for 70 years before moving to Jay in 2003. Theresa was born in Mexico, ME. on March 27, 1923, the daughter of Jean and Anna (Richard) LeBlanc. She married Marcel I Guay on November 26, 1943. After raising her family, she worked at Marcotte Nursing Home until her retirement. Theresa was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her husband Marcel Guay of Jay; four sons, Robert Guay of South Dakota, Richard Guay and his wife Sue of New Hampshire, Roland Guay and his wife Claire of Old Orchard Beach and Ronald Guay and his wife Laurie of Jay; ten grandchildren, Brian, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Jessica, Michael, Chelsey, Joshua, Heather, Taylor and Acadia; four great-grandchildren, four brothers and many nieces and nephews. Her life was long, her love was tender, she was a beautiful person we?ll always remember. Good-bye Mom. A special thank you to Central Maine Medical Center, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Dr. Paul Wooden and his staff, and the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for their assistance in Theresa?s care and comfort. Visiting will be held Friday, November 6 from 10am to 12am at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon. Burial will be in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial donations in Theresa?s memory to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston 04243-0819. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.khrfuneralhomes.com