Gertrude H. Bennett

Auburn- Gertrude Helen Bennett passed away September 10, 2010 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born in Lewiston on February 26, 1935 the daughter of the late Louis Sr. and Welhemina (St. Laurent) Caron. She was educated and worshiped through St. Mary's Church. Gertrude worked for many years at the local shoe shops and mills. She later became a Medical Technician working in several nursing homes for fifteen years until her retirement. Gertrude was always smiling and willing to help anyone in need. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and quilting. she spent her free time knitting mittens for local school children and feeding birds. Gertrude was an amazing, loving mother and an even better memere.She is survived by her daughters Christine Peterson and Tammy Desmarais, two grandchildren; Renee Desmarais and Michael Peterson; her son Wayne Doustou and step-son Jeffrey Doustou, her sisters; Lucienne Goupile and her husband Roland; Rita Mathew and her husband Andy; her brothers; Alphonse Caron and his wife Ida, Phil Caron and his wife Rita, Arthur Caron and his wife Marion and Alphee Caron, her extended family in Massachusetts especially her sister in law Sheila Ford. She was predeceased by her husband Gary Bennett her sisters Theresa Boucher and Adrienne Cote and a brother Louis Caron Jr. The family would like to thank everyone at the Hospice House for their kindness and service. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Notice- Bennett- Died in Auburn September 10, 2010. Gertrude Helen age 72 of Mechanic Falls. Funeral services will be held Monday September 13 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Hospice House of Androscoggin 236 Stetson Road Auburn, Maine 04210. Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel 62 Spring Street Auburn, Maine 04210.