WATERVILLE – Lucille M. Talbot, 88, of Waterville, passed away Jan. 20, 2023, following a long illness.

She was born to the late Elie N. and Rose (Mathieu) Viens, Feb. 1, 1934, in Winslow. Lucille graduated from Waterville Senior High School in 1951 and married her husband of 71 years, Gerard, one month later on July 4.

Lucille was kind and compassionate, opening her home more than once to those who needed it. She was a wise and trusted friend, always ready to lend an ear and share a cup of tea or a box of tissues. She had a funny sense of humor and an infectious laugh, but she was also feisty and stubborn when she felt she needed to be. Lucille was always generous with her love and hugs.

While raising her family, Lucille worked as a bookkeeper for several local businesses until her retirement in 2001 from Four Seasons Janitorial.

In her spare time, she enjoyed antique hunting and watching the Montreal Canadiens. Later in life, Lucille became an avid genealogical researcher. She left behind many detailed and organized volumes of meticulously researched and documented family genealogical records.

Lucille is survived by her husband, Gerard J. Talbot; and their three children, Donald and his spouse, Edward Bell of Lisbon Falls, Angela and her husband, Jerry Bickford of Sidney, Brenda and her husband, Mark Gosline of Waterville. Lucille is also survived by her one and only grandchild, Hannah Gosline; one brother, John Viens of Vassalboro, brother-in-law, Roland Talbot and sisters-in-law Jane (Talbot) Paquet and Suzanne Talbot; along with several

nieces and nephews.

Lucille will also be deeply missed by her dear, long-time friend Theresa Hunnewell of Waterville and her daughter, Amanda.

She is predeceased by her brothers Joseph and Wilfrid Viens, two brothers-in-law, Brother Roger Paul Talbot and Roger Talbot and a sister-in-law, Orita Couture.

The family wants to express their gratitude to the staff at Lakewood Continuing Care and Beacon Hospice Care who knew and cared for Lucille and for treating her with the respect and dignity she deserved.

Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours that will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. Graveside services will be held in the spring at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

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