Juliette R. Berube

Juliette R. Berube- 88 died January 31, 2012 at Marchwood nursing home in Lewiston. She went to the lord surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lewiston on September 6, 1923, the daughter of George and Alice Gagne Delisle. She married the late Francis R. Berube in 1943. They had a son by the name of Jackie and six daughters. Her husband passed away at the young age of 47 years. Juliette worked many years in the mill and local shoe shops. Her favorite was the Koss Shoe Company of Auburn. While her children were young and old, she also enjoyed working at the Linwood Hotel in Old Orchard Beach. The locals, as well as the Canadians, loved her spunk. Her spunky way with words, as well as her zest for life, will be remembered by many that knew her. Juliette was a volunteer at Heritage Court for the elderly were she once lived. She loved to serve people. Every Christmas she would play the role of Santa Clause and gave gifts that she purchased on her own. She was an avid Bingo player for many years. She often traveled on bus tours with her long time friend, Yvette Laprise to New Hampshire. In her younger years, she also enjoyed horse track racing and spent time at the former Lewiston Fairgrounds. She was strong willed, surviving breast cancer, a stroke, and a loss of an eye. This time, she has lost her will to survive. Juliette was a loving women and Mother who passed on her love of life to her daughter’s. There are no words to express our devoted love for her. We love our Mother as trees love rain and the sun. She nourished us through mind, body, and soul, and inspired us to be the women we are today. She raised six daughters to love and be loved, and would always give her all. We love you Ma, you are now at peace with the Lord. She will be missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her six daughters and son-in-laws. Barbara and Richard Lavoie of Lewiston, Joan and Mark Gemme of Lisbon, Sue Bolduc and companion Ken Richards of Auburn, Sandy and the late Norman Caron of Minot, Linda and Roger Picard of Largo, Florida, Patricia and Roger Morin of Lewiston. She had fifteen grand children, eighteen great grand children, and ten great great grand children and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents George and Alice Gagne Delisle, her beloved husband Francis R. Berube, brothers Leo, George, and Clyde Delisle, sister’s Rita Charpentier, twin sister’s Carmen and Germaine Delisle, and her beautiful baby boy Jackie Berube. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Berube- Died in Lewiston Tuesday January 31, 2012. Mrs. Juliette R. age 88 a resident of Lewiston. A Funeral Mass honoring Juliette’s life will be celebrated on Saturday 11AM at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul Prince of Peace Parish (Lower Chapel). Committal services will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.