LEWISTON — Jacqueline F. McMorran passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born in Lewiston on November 3, 1934, to the late Emile and Juliette (Olivier) Fecteau.
Jacqueline was educated in Lewiston schools, including Holy Family, and graduated from Lewiston High School in the class of 1953. She went on to attend Gorham College Dental School. After graduation, she was employed by Dr. Fred DiBello, later worked with Jobs Corps, and eventually retired from Tambrands after 28 years of service.
She was married to an Arthur Murray dance instructor. Together, they participated in many dance exhibitions at the local studio as well as the Eastland Hotel in Portland.
As the last of her age group, Jacqueline was the final connection to her only niece and nephews, whose own parents had passed away during that time. Her life was filled with both joys and challenges, which she faced with common sense and courage. One of her mottos was, “Tomorrow will be better.”
In her free time, Jacqueline enjoyed traveling to many destinations, including areas in Canada, Spain, Africa, and the Bahamas. She also frequently took day trips with friends. She cherished her Red Hat luncheons and social activities, participated in exercise classes with “Flex with Linn,” and spent considerable time attending various presentations at Seniors Plus. Additionally, she was a longtime member of weekly Weight Watchers meetings.
A passionate cook and baker, Jacqueline loved watching Hallmark movies, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), PBS programming, and food channels.
Jacqueline is survived by her niece Cheri and her husband Tony Andrews; nephews Shaun and Linda Fecteau, Blake and Louise Fecteau, John and Kelly Clements, and Mark and Carol Morin, along with their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, her only brother Raymond Fecteau, and her only sister Liette Morin.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, October 28, from 9 to 11 a.m., with an in-house service to immediately follow at The Fortin and Pinette Group, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston.
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