Joan Y. Cloutier

Auburn - Joan Y. Cloutier, 68, a resident of Greene, died Friday afternoon October 7th at The Hospice House with family at her side. She was born in Lewiston December 31, 1942, a daughter of Rosario and Marie (Caron) Lachance. She was educated in local schools and remained a lifelong resident of this area. On May 18, 1963, Joan was married to Mr. Jean M. Cloutier at Ss. Peter and Paul's Church in Lewiston and together they settled in Greene to raise their three children as she worked to maintain their home and care for the needs of her children and family. She was also a longtime member of St. Francis Church in Greene. Among Joan's favorite enjoyments were reading, knitting, crocheting, spending time at the ocean and annual trips to Canada to visit family and friends. But most of all, she enjoyed quality times and get togethers with her family, especially her grandchildren. Joan was a loving, devoted and hard-working wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She leaves her husband Jean M. Cloutier of Greene; two daughters Diane Robarge and husband Michael and Denise Bazinet and husband Roland and a son Daniel Cloutier, all residents of Greene; four grandchildren Brittany and Eric Bazinet and Courtney and Philip Robarge and a sister Irene Ryan of Greene and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Rosario and Marie Lachance and her brother Roland Lachance. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jeff Brown, Dr. Shirin Sanal, Dr. Rich Kahn, Dr. Roger Austin, the staff on C-2 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and the staff at The Hospice House for the care, compassion and support shown to Joan and her family during her illness. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Cloutier family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin / LEWISTON Mon. 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul (downstairs Chapel) Tues. 11 AM. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Joan's memory to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 233 Stetson Rd. Auburn, ME 04210.

A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service 70 Horton St. LEWISTON, 784-4584