Colette C. DiBello

Auburn - Colette C. DiBello, 92, of Aspen Way, Turner died Saturday June 4th at the Androscoggin Hospice House with her family by her side. Born in Auburn March 30, 1924, the daughter of Altheode & Irma Collet Charron. She was a graduate of Edward Little High School in the Class of 1941. She graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing and practiced as a registered obstetrical nurse from 1945 to 1950. She also taught obstetrics to undergraduate students.

Mrs. DiBello was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul. She enjoyed reading, trips to the ocean, long Sunday rides, and spending time with family and friends, of which she had many. Our mom will be remembered for her deep faith, strength, courage, intelligence, generosity, loyalty and devotion to family and friends. She was an inspiration to many, especially to those who relied on her to teach them to face anxiety and panic disorder. She facilitated a group that met weekly for over 25 years, and gave tirelessly of herself to help those in need. She is survived by her two daughters Claire Thompson and husband Walter Pulkkinen of Auburn, Sharon DiBello Caron and husband Jeffrey of Turner,two sons, Fred DiBello and wife Carol of Greene, Robert DiBello of Greene, her grandchildren, Sarah Thompson, Lauren, Seth and Ella Caron, Andrea and Kristen DiBello, her great-grandchildren Molly & Jaxxen. The family wishes to thank Doctors Oswald and Austin for their compassion toward our mom, as well as the staff on D3 at St. Mary’s Hospital and the entire group of wonderful people that cared for her at Androscoggin Hospice House. Special mention also goes to the many kind personal care workers that visited her at home until her hospitalization, and to her friend Janet Theriault, who kept a constant bed-side vigil during the last few weeks of her illness. We are forever grateful to all of you. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Paul and Andre Charron and her sister-in-law, Carroll Charron, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Online condolences and photo gallery at www.thefortingroupauburn.com Visitation Fortin / Auburn Thursday 2 - 4 & 6 - 8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 11:00 am June 10th at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul (upper church) 123 Ash St. Lewiston. Graveside committal St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations may be made 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 Street, Auburn, Maine 04210 (207 783-8545