Jacqueline M. Deschenes

Auburn - Jacqueline M. Deschenes 79 of Clover Health Care, formerly of Van Buren and Auburn died Saturday July 18th with her family by her side. Born in Edmunston N.B. December 21, 1935 a daughter of the late Vital F. and Irene Nadeau Michaud she was educated in her hometown schools of Edmunston and at one time was the proud owner of "Jackie's Boutique" while living in Van Buren, Maine. She was a former member of St. Louis Church in Auburn. She was married to Gerald M. Deschenes who died May 1st 2011. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, ice cream outings, music, knitting, Beano and card playing. Our mom will be remembered for the joy and laughter she brought to those around her as well as her beautiful smile that matched her beautiful personality, and let us not forget her love for her lipstick! She is survived by three daughters, Chantal Peterson and husband Nelson of Litchfield, Geraldine Deschenes of Jay, Sylvie Martin and husband Clifton of Litchfield, three sisters, Geraldine Webb, Pierrette Picard and Huguette Dube her grandchildren, Jaclyn, Danielle and Nelson E. Peterson III,Michael Deschenes, Evan Theriault and Robert Badgery, Melissa Gendron, Adrienne Mercier and Michelle Pillsbury,a great-grandson Camdyn Baroudi.The family wishes to thank all of the loving and caring staff at Clover Manor in Auburn as well as the Chapman House in Auburn. Online condolences at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com Visitation Fortin / Lewiston Thursday 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday July 24 at Holy Family Church 9:00 am 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston. Committal Gracelawn Memorial Park 980 Turner St. Auburn, Maine 04210. Floral donations may be sent to The Fortin Group in Lewiston, Maine. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584