Mrs. Diane V. Robitaille

Lisbon – Diane V. Robitaille, 58, of Lisbon, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, friend and mentor passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 quietly in her sleep. She was born in Lewiston on August 9, 1951, a daughter of the late Henry and Monette Tremblay Jalbert. She graduated from St. Dominic High School, class of 1969. She graduated from Thomas College with a BS Degree in Teaching. She married Bertrand (Ti Bert) Robitaille, her best friend and love of her life on June 9, 1973. He predeceased her on December 30, 2008. They made their home in Lisbon with their sons Kris and Nicholas. She loved spending time in her swimming pool and in her flower and vegetable garden. Diane began her teaching career at Windham High School from 1973 to 1977. She jumped at the opportunity to teach at her alma mater, St. Dominic Regional High School and spent the next 33 years teaching many Business and Computer classes. She also taught Adult Education in Lewiston. Her love for teaching at St. Dominic’s went way beyond the classroom. She was cheering moderator for many years and was the biggest supporter of the competition squad as they won many state championships under her guidance. Her famous words to her cheerleaders were “Smile until your cheeks hurt.” She touched the lives of many of her students and faculty members. The St. Dom’s community as well as the community at large is weeping at the loss of this beautiful woman. Her grandchildren, Caleb and Owen, meant the world to her and she spent every available moment playing with them and reading them stories. She enjoyed helping at her daughter-in-law’s day care doing arts and crafts and helping with parties. All the children called her “memere.” Diane was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Holy Cross Church. She is survived by her sons, Kris of Seattle, Wash, Nicholas and wife Christina of Lewiston; two grandsons Caleb and Owen Robitaille; sisters Marlene Godin and husband Pete of Lisbon, Linda Gelinas of Lisbon; goddaughters Koreen Plourde and Kayla Gelinas; special cousin or another sister Susan Fortier and her husband Michael of Lewiston; special niece Rachel Roy of New Hampshire who gave her the gift of life of a new kidney; many nieces, nephews and special friends. She is predeceased by her husband and her parents. She is survived by her sons, Kris of Seattle, Wash, Nicholas and wife Christina of Lewiston; two grandsons Caleb and Owen Robitaille; sisters Marlene Godin and husband Pete of Lisbon, Linda Gelinas of Lisbon; goddaughters Koreen Plourde and Kayla Gelinas; special cousin or another sister Susan Fortier and her husband Michael of Lewiston; special niece Rachel Roy of New Hampshire who gave her the gift of life of a new kidney; many nieces, nephews and special friends. She is predeceased by her husband and her parents.

Visitation Fortin/Auburn Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Cross Church. Committal will be held at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit www.mem.com to pay tribute to Diane's life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Dominic Academy Diane Robitaille Scholarship Fund, 121 Gracelawn Road, Auburn, Me 04210 or to the grandchildren's education fund, check payable to Nicholas Robitaille and mailed to Central Maine Credit Union, 1000 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240 with Education Fund on memo line. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Homes, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn, 207-783-8545, wwwthefortingroupauburn.com.in" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">wwwthefortingroupauburn.com.in Group Funeral Homes, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn, 207-783-8545, wwwthefortingroupauburn.com.