Kathleen Theresa Binette

WATERVILLE – It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Theresa Binette announce her passing. Kathleen Theresa Binette went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2023. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen was born on October 31, 1937, in Waterville to the late Paul and Nellie Noel. Kathleen was the oldest of 4 children raised in Winslow, where she graduated from Winslow High School and then from Golden School of Beauty Culture in Portland.

Kathleen had a great love of Jesus and Church however on September 7, 1958, she married the love of her life, Leo J. Binette. They had 6 children.

Kathleen was a Christian, wife, and a homemaker. She was a hairdresser, for a time she was a reading teacher at Temple Academy, during the 90’s her and Leo had a bed and breakfast.

Kathleen was known for her hospitality and amazing cooking. She also loved to sew, quilt, her flowers, making puzzles, traveling, and worshiping at the Church.

She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Edward Noel, Joseph Noel; son, Danny Binette; and a grandson, Michael Binette.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Leo J. Binette; her children Sharen Binette; Karen Dounouk and her husband Keith, Kevin Binette and his wife Patty, Kelly Dutil and her husband Tony, David Binette and his wife Vickie; sibling, David Noel; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Her family wishes to extend a heartfelt gratitude to her MG Hospice Team, especially Linda and Erika.

Memorial Services will be held at 10 AM on March 4 at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 250 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, Maine 04901. Burial will be held in the spring at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com

If desired, memorial donation in Kathleen’s memory may be made to: Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care,

361 Old Belgrade Road,

Augusta, Maine 04330.