WINSLOW –

“My Dearest Mother

Your laughter in my heart will dwell

Wherever I may be

The quiet beauty of your face

Will ever stay with me

And make me thank God every day

For your sweet memory”

Yvette “Mary Rose” Begin, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Lakewood in Waterville. Yvette was born in Waterville to Francis and Alma (Morin) Reny in June 1924. She attended Waterville Area Schools.

In February 1946, after a brief courtship, she married the love of her life, Omer Begin. Together, they raised seven children.

Yvette was predeceased by her parents Francis and Alma;her husband Omer, brother Leo, sisters Cecile, Priscilla, and Gloria; and her beloved son Bruce.

She is survived by her children Diane (Alan), David (Jenny), Ken (Susan), Mike (Hope), JoAnn (Ron), Jeff, daughter in-law Doralene “LuLu,”; and grandchildren Derek, Valerie, Cayce, Anna, Noah, Sara, Brian, Chris, Shannon, Amanda, Mike, Brandon, and Katie; as well as 23 great-grandchildren.

In her twilight years, mom lived in Winslow with JoAnn and Ron in her cozy in-law apartment. She remained adamant about helping around the house and was never without sharp wit or humor. Yvette was an avid reader, enjoying dozens of books every year and keeping close track of all of them. She enjoyed making puzzles, playing Candy Crush, and was very competitive with family over games of Words with Friends. She looked forward to football every season and loved the Patriots. The Bucs, too, once Tom Brady took his talents to Tampa.

As her health declined, she took special joy in spending time with her children, and grandchildren who would often visit. She looked forward to afternoon coffee and sweets with JoAnn, visits with long-time family friend Tish, music listening sessions with Hope, and Wheel of Fortune with Brandon and Lindsay.

At mom’s request, a private celebration of life will take place at a later date.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff in the Lakewood Skilled Care Unit, for the wonderful care they showed our mom. Their kindness and lighthearted nature was so very much appreciated by her.

When the end drew near, we asked mom if there was anything she’d like to include in her obituary. She stared out, contemplating, wit, and humor still fully intact. Definitively, and with little hesitation, she said, “I was here, and now I’m gone.” We’ll laugh at that forever and miss her always.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.



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