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Hope Roseanna Hughes

Date of Death: March 11, 2026

Date of Birth: April 7, 1956

Biography:

Lewiston – Hope “Hopie” Roseanna Hughes, 69 years old of Lewiston passed away March 11, 2026, at CMMC. She was born in Lewiston on April 7, 1956, a daughter of Leo and Arlene (Murray) Dostie.

Hope worked several jobs as a stitcher in the Lewiston area such as Knapp Shoe, and Acorn Slipper. She also worked as a bartender at the Midtown Social Club, at many bingo halls in the Lewiston area and also at Goodwill in Lewiston for many years.

She loved going to the casino with her sister Teena and her niece Pam, playing Bingo and cards with her friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially for special occasions and holidays. She loved going to the beach and pool with friends and family and camping at Range Pond Campground. She loved her cat Charlie and late cat Pretty Girl.

Hope was a little blunt and told it like it is but had a huge heart of gold. She always went out of her way for her family and friends. Her contagious laugh and bright smile could light up any room. She had many close friendships and especially held dear friendships she made at bingo. She will be dearly missed by the bingo community.

Hope also shared longtime friendships with Donna Aube(Deceased), Diane Hepburn, Tina Ouellette, Elizabeth “Betty” Richard Therrien, Louise Blouin, Diane Auger and Jane Burns.

Hope shared an unbreakable bond with her daughter, her only child, filled with love, laughter and cherished memories. Their special bond was a source of joy throughout her life.

Her favorite title was “Nana”! She adored her grandson Kendric. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for him and spoiled him every chance she got. She especially treasured the time they got to spend together since he moved back to Maine this past September.

Hope is survived by her daughter Kerry Jean Purvis and her husband Devaughn of Hammond, Louisiana, Grandson Kendric Jean of Wilton, ME, sisters: Linda (Roger) Scott of Little River, South Carolina, Teena (Greg) Provencher of Rumford, ME, Pamela Karcher (niece but like a sister) of Lewiston, ME as well s by many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Hope was predeceased by her parents Leo and Arlene Dostie of Lewiston, her siblings: Bobbie (Pat) Ritchie of Auburn, Ronnie (Val) Ritchie of Minot, ME, Joe Dostie of Lewiston, ME, Rose (Jim) Hill of Topsham, ME and Tom (Irene) Dostie of Lewiston, ME.

A Funeral for Hope will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11Am at the East Auburn Baptist Church, 500 Park Ave, Auburn, ME. Please feel free to wear something purple as its was Hope’s favorite color. Light refreshments will follow the service. 

Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3802294025?pwd=uQDxbzdqCA8J4cbDz6jZPTAxSWgUui.1&omn=86530985068