Olivette L. Bazinet

AUBURN: Olivette L. Bazinet, 93, of Auburn, passed away Sunday June 16, 2013 at Clover Manor following a long illness. She was born in Lewiston on January 18, 1920 a daughter of the late Marius and Yvonne (Tardif) Perrier. She grew up in the Lewiston area and attended local schools. After high school she worked in the shoe industry. During that time, she married Albert Bazinet, Sr. and they started a family together. After their family was raised they moved to Florida where they resided for many years. Olivette moved back to Maine in 2009. Olivette will always be remembered for her love of family gatherings, reading and traveling. She is survived by her children; Albert “Billy” J. Bazinet and his wife Claudette of Auburn, Thomas Perrier and his wife Kim of Pennsylvania, and a daughter-in-law Jeannette Bazinet of Auburn. She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Wendy, Andy and P.J. Perrier, Angel Duda, Robert Thompson, Jeff, Jim and Shawn Bazinet, Bridget and Chris Shea, Shelly and Gene Groves, Stephanie and Derek Gagnon as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Olivette was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Albert Sr., a son Jack, a daughter Diane Lavoie and two sisters Blanche Bouvier and Dorothy Jalbert. The family wishes to personally send their thanks and gratitude to the staffs of both Clover Manor and Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for their dedication, compassion and thoughtfulness shown to Olivette in her final days. You are invited to share your condolences and fond memories of Olivette through her online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

All services for Olivette are private per her wishes. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in her memory to: Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, Maine 04240. A service of The Fortin Group /Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, ME, 783-8545.