Fernande M. Brochu

She was born in New Brunswick, Canada July 1, 1941, the daughter of Urbain and Marguerite (Richard) Gallant.

Fern was married and widowed twice to her first husband, Andre Mercier who died unexpectedly at a young age, and her second husband Marcel Brochu who died in 2002.

She was employed in the local shoe industry for over 35 years following retirement she enjoyed line dancing, camping, bowling for fun, travelling to Nashville and Country Music as well as Blue Grass Festivals, she travelled to the family cottage in New Brunswick for many summers, and she received an honorary certificate from Alcoholics Annymous for helping countless people in the program.

Though she never had natural children she loved all her many step children and her step grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews and enjoyed spending time with all of them.

Survivors two brothers, Real Gallant and wife Juliette of Lewiston, Yvon Gallant and wife Thelma of Auburn and one sister, Emily Martel of Greene.

Besides her parents and two husbands, she was predeceased by a twin infant brother and another infant brother.

Special thanks to her sister Emily and her sister in law Juliette for being wonderful care givers during her illness. Fern’s family is also very grateful for the support Fern received from the Dempsey Center in Lewiston.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com

BROCHU died in Lewiston, March 18, 2017, Mrs. Fernande m. Brochu age 75 years a resident of Lewiston.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Fern’s life will be celebrated MONDAY March 27th 11:00AM at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be held later in the Spring.

Memorial donations in Fern’s memory may be made to the Dempsey Center 29 Lowell St., Lewiston, ME 04240

Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday March 26th from 6-9PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.