Lucille R. Garland

Lucille R. Garland, 93, of Scarborough and formerly of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at The Enclave in Scarborough surrounded by her family.

She was born in Biddeford on September 7, 1932, a daughter of Joseph and Malvina (Marceau) Demeule. She was one of ten children.

Lucille left school at a young age to help her family with additional income as she took on work at the local drug store and shoe store during tough economic times.

She married her husband Joseph Garland on April 26, 1952. From the generation of hard work, the couple began their journey together as they raised three children .She worked with her husband Joseph in the family businesses, Garland's Oil and Garland's Cottages in Old Orchard Beach. She retired in 2006.

Lucille cherished the relationships she made with her family and friends. Her favorite pastimes included afternoons on the beach, boating on the Saco River and winter breaks in Florida after retirement. She looked forward to special occasions, holidays, and birthdays. She cared for her husband during his extended illness until he passed away. She was able to enjoy some travel and her annual girl’s trip with her daughters. When she was no longer comfortable driving, she moved into Enclave Assisted Living and participated in frequent field trips, happy hours and bingo. She loved wearing new outfits with matching jewelry and was crowned the queen of Enclave's Valentine's dance. She valued frequent lunches and visits from extended family including Carole, Ronnie, Denise and Michael. She will be sadly missed for her conversations and time together by all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Garland on May 9, 2011 and by nine siblings Pvt. Paul, John, Joseph, Maurice and Lucien Demeule, Marie Demeule, Julie Yorke, Laurette Baillargeon and Marcy Sellers.

She is survived by her three children Steve Garland and wife Evelyn, Sharon Karalekas and husband Charles and Linda Bailer and husband Paul, six grandchildren Spencer and wife Tricia, Tom, Peter, Michael, Kelsey and husband Zack and Jillian and one great grandchild Lyla and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 9-11AM with a Funeral Service at 11AM on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel in Saco. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco. To view Lucille’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lucille's honor to the Alzheimer's Association .