Chester E. Poulin
BENTON – Chester E. Poulin, 93, passed away April 16, 2023, after a brief illness, with family by his side.
He was born in Waterville, Jan. 8, 1930, the son of Philippe and Elizabeth (Wintle) Poulin. He attended school in Waterville, graduating from Waterville High School. On October 24, 1950, he married Natalie E. Johnston, the love of his life. They were happily married for 73 years. They had eight children together. 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 a predeceased daughter Darleen Morin. He enjoyed spending time with his 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his father Philippe, his mother Elizabeth Poulin, two sisters Irene Nadeau, Julienne Poirier, and four brothers Louis, Percy, Ronald and Raymond Poulin.
He was a dedicated father working three jobs to support his family.
He worked at Scott paper for 40 years, as a paper maker, raising broiler chickens full time, he also gardened, running a well-known Market Garden on Benton Avenue in Benton, with many devoted customers who loved his fresh vegetables.
He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Fairfield. He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed playing cribbage, hunting, fishing, golfing, sports, music, digging for antique bottles. Gardening was a passion, growing tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, corn, plus many other vegetables. He was a generous person, all excess vegetables were donated to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the Muskie Center or the Waterville Soup Kitchen, which he personally delivered every day.
He and Natalie wintered in Zephyrhills, FL for 24 years. They had many special friends, sharing many wonderful adventures.
Funeral services for Chester are being provided by Lawry Brother’s Funeral home in Fairfield on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Visiting hours will begin at 2:00 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.
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