Waterville - Dorothy M. Turmelle, 88, of Waterville, passed away at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 25, 1930, in St. Come, P.Q., Canada, the daughter of the late Lucien and Aurore (Poulin) Routhier of Waterville. She attended Waterville schools and on February 23, 1952, she married Robert Turmelle.
Dorothy was a homemaker most of her married life and she enjoyed many activities. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother for five years at Sacred Heart Parish. She was a member of the Bourque-Lanigan American Legion Post #5 Auxiliary and she became the Historian in 1990 and the first Vice President in 1991. Dorothy was also an active member of the Sacred Heart Church and had served on the parish council for many years. She was a member and previous President of the Children of Mary of Notre Dame, the Rosary Sodality of the Sacred Heart Parish, and the Columbus Guild Interparochial.
She was a member of the Maine Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women and was the Second Vice President from 1991-1992, First Vice President from 1993-1994, and President from 1995-1997. She was also President of the Waterville District of the MDCCW. For many years, she was active in Waterville politics. She was a Ward #2 Clerk for twelve years, a Ward #2 Chairperson, and the Secretary for the city’s Democratic Committee.
Dorothy was a loving mother, wife, and friend to many and she will be sadly missed. Survivors include her seven children: Michele Nye and family; Marcel and Tonya Turmelle and family; Juliette Turmelle; Robert and Debbie Turmelle and family; Arthur and Constance Turmelle and family; Gerard Turmelle and family; John and Lourdes Turmelle and family; her brother Arthur Routhier; her sister Denise Mulholland; her sister-in-law Florida Routhier; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in 2000; her sister Gabrielle and her husband Robert Marcoux and her brother Gerard Routhier.
Friends and relatives may call from 4 – 7 pm on Friday November 30, 2018 at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday December 1, 2018 at 9:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 72 Pleasant St., Waterville. Interment will be at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta the following week. Please visit www.veilleuxfunerealhome.com to view a video collage of Dorothy’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family.
In honor of Dorothy’s memory, please send donations to: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, 200 Wilson Circle, Boulder City, Nevada 89005.
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