LEWISTON – Sr. Yvette M. Gosselin, sfcc, age 88, a resident of St. Mary's Residences, 100 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Auburn on Jan. 14, 1933, Sr. Yvette was a twin, and one of seven children born to Archille and Beatrice (Coulombe) Gosselin. A Lewiston High School graduate. She entered the Presentation of Mary Convent in 1951. On Feb. 5, 1955 she professed her vows and began her life as a nun.
She was a dedicated parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church and volunteered for numerous church activities. She was the sole remaining sibling of the family. In addition, she is survived by her extended family: nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand- nephews, and their families – and her dedicated nephew and care giver John Gosselin of Orrington. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Doris Gosselin, Lucille Gosselin, Gertrude Gosselin, and their families.
She was predeceased by her twin sister Liette B. Poliquin of Palermo, brothers, Germain Gosselin of Lewiston, Marcel Gosselin of Orrington, Jean-Paul Gosselin of Orrington, Donald Gosselin, and his wife, Jeanine, of Lewiston, and her sister, Exilia Y. St. Pierre, of Wells.
A special thank you to a dear friend, Rev. Fr. Robert Lacasse who works at the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Bolivia.
She will be presented at The Fortin Group Funeral Home at 70 Horton Street in Lewiston, ME 04240 on Thursday April 29 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Cross Church on Lisbon Street on Friday April 30 beginning at 11:00 am. The Cemetery Committal will be completed at a later date.
Her only request was for Masses to be said for her, the poor, and the world.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of The Fortin Group, Lewiston. Please visit www.thefortingrouplewiston.com to leave heartfelt condolences to Sister Yvette’s family and friends.
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