Br. Marcel Crete

Br. Marcel Crete died in the Southridge Rehabilitation and Living Center in Biddeford on Nov. 24, 2014 of complications due to ALS. He was born in Barre, VT on Nov. 30, 1933, the son of Lionel and Irene (Morneau) Crete.As a Brother of Christian Instruction since 1952, he obtained degrees from LaMennais College (ME) and the Univ. of Detroit. He spent 25 energetic years in education in the Brothers' schools in ME, MA, NY and OH. In 1979 he was appointed provincial superior of the American province. He was associated with the Notre Dame campus in Alfred, Maine since 1985 until his relocation to Southridge in August 2013.Marcel was a competitive multi-sport participant, enjoyed playing cards and especially being in nature, known for his energetic berry and apple picking on the Notre Dame campus in Alfred. He was known for his social outreach and enjoyed singing and making people laugh.He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Robert, Gerald, Conrad, Louise Lemieux, and Anita White. He is survived by brother a Fernand of Burlington, VT, a sister Susan of Barre, VT and by many admiring nieces and nephews. He is greatly missed by his fellow Brothers of Christian Instruction.Rite of Reception will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 at the Notre Dame Chapel in Alfred. On Monday, Dec. 1, visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the 10:30 Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at the Brothers' Cemetery in Alfred.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Brothers' Retirement Fund c/o Br. Jerome Lessard, P.O. Box 159, Alfred, ME 04002.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. Condolences can be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com. Condolences can be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.