Natalie E. Poulin

BENTON – Natalie E. Poulin, 91, passed away on May 6, 2023, at Woodlands Memory Care in Waterville, Maine, after a long illness.

She was born Jan. 21, 1932 to Arthur and Inez (Smith) Johnston of Caribou, Maine. She was predeceased by her sisters, Maxine Johnson-Seamans, and Arlene Seamans. She is survived by her sister Ellen Romanowski.

Her family moved to Winslow where she attended Winslow High School, graduating in 1949. She married Chester E. Poulin on October 24, 1950. Chester was the love of her life, and they were married for 73 years. Together they had eight children: Debra Rancourt and husband Larry, Michael and wife Terry, Stephen and wife Jeannine, Philippe, David and wife Amanda, Doreen Deroche, Andrea Longstreet and husband Jeff, and predeceased daughter Darleen Morin. Natalie had 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren she enjoyed spending time with.

Natalie was a wonderful mother and homemaker to her family. She will be lovingly missed by family and friends. She was very talented and creative. She loved flowers, growing herbs, vegetable gardening, decorating, antiques, crafting, making dolls, sculpting Santa’s, flower arranging, drying flowers and herbs. She was an excellent cook; the grandchildren loved her homemade pickles and cookies.

She was a member of the Fairfield History House. Natalie worked alongside her husband growing vegetables and tending their family Vegetable Stand on Benton Avenue for many years. She loved meeting customers, making them feel special, and sharing her flowers and herbs. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Fairfield, ME. She and Chester wintered in Zephyrhills, FL for 24 years, where they shared many special friends and adventures.

The family would like to thank the Woodlands Memory Care team for the special care Natalie received.

Funeral services for Natalie are being provided by Lawry Brother’s Funeral home in Fairfield on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Visiting hours will begin at 2 p.m. with a time for sharing and remembrance at 2:30 followed by a memorial service at 3:00. Interment will be at the St. Francis Cemetery in Waterville, Maine.