Annette R. Beauchesne

LEWISTON---Annette R. Beauchesne, 90, of Lewiston peacefully passed away on Thursday March 1, 2018 at Montello Manor with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on January 3, 1928 the daughter of the late Leon and Gracienne (Couturier) Rousseau. She was educated in Lewiston schools.

She worked at Crest Shoe for many years before her retirement. She also enjoyed working for Labbe’s Catering. She married the late Francis M. Beauchesne on June 3, 1946 and together they raised four children.

Annette enjoyed her bus trips with friends, shopping with her girls, sewing and spending time with family. She will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving mother, caring Nana and for her unforgettable witty sense of humor.

Annette is survived by her three children: Ronald Beauchesne of Cumberland, Richard Beauchesne and his wife Irene of Lewiston, and Jacqueline Robert of Lewiston. She also leaves behind her eleven grandchildren: Troy Dennis and his wife Yonglan, Michelle Caron and her husband John, Karen Charette, Trina Elsman, Chad Beauchesne, Kristy Greco and her husband Ron, Jenn Beaule and her husband Zach, Jack and Julia Beauchesne, Stacey Angers and her husband Matt, and Brian O’Connell and his significant other Dyan as well as her fourteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Francis M. Beauchesne, her daughter, Nancy Dennis, her brother, Leon Rousseau and her special friend, Lucien Asselin.

Annette’s family wishes to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the staff of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and Montello Manor.

Condolences may be shared with Annette’s family at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visiting hours will be held at Fortin\Lewiston on Saturday March 10, 2018 from 10am-12pm followed by a funeral service at 12pm also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta at a later date. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Annette’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.