Jeannette R. Potvin

Auburn - Jeannette Rita (Roberge) Potvin , 90, of Auburn died peacefully at her daughter’s home with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 25, following a short illness. She was born in Lewiston on February 22, 1922, the daughter of George and Marie Rose (Angers) Roberge. She was educated in local schools. Jeannette married Andre S. Potvin on May 14, 1949, who predeceased her on November 11, 2000. Together they raised 4 daughters in Auburn. Together they owned and operated Jake and Andy’s Donut Shop in Auburn for 28 years, she also worked at Bolster Heights Nursing Home, Curran’s Beansprouts and Fancy Stitchers. She enjoyed most of all spending time with her family, playing beano, canning and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. She leaves behind her daughters, Suzanne Richard, Doris Marchessault and Linda Brackett and husband Richard, grandchildren Andrew Richard and wife Amanda, Scott Richard and wife, Tina, Jeremy Marchessault and wife Crystal, Jessica Morrissette and fiancé Brad, and Shawn and Andrea Brackett, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and sisters-in-law Therese Roberge, Pauline Morin and brother-in-law Fernand Potvin and wife Yvette and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, a daughter Rachel, two brothers Henry and Roland, and three sisters Yvette, Muriel and Rachel. She will be greatly missed by all. Special thanks to the nurses and aides from St Mary’s Hospital and Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice. You are invited to share your condolences with the Potvin family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation at the funeral home Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn, ME 04210 or a charity of their choice . A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St. Auburn 783-85