WINSLOW – Lucille Violet Caouette passed peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. She was 102 years old.

She was born in Brunswick on April 25, 1921, the daughter of Philippe Menard Sr. and Marie Rosalie (St Pierre) Menard.

Lucille attended school at St John the Baptist in Brunswick. Following school, she was employed at the Cabot Mill. While working at the woolen mill, she met and married Raymond R. Caouette. Together they raised 10 children, and were married for 59 years. Lucille loved children and enjoyed being a homemaker. She also enjoyed crafts, baking, plants and gardening, and learned to crochet in her retirement years. During that time she crocheted many blankets for her children and grandchildren.

When the children were grown, she became employed as a housekeeper at St John’s Rectory in Winslow for approximately 10 years. She was a member of the St Anne’s Rosary Sodality, and during the ’60s, also a member of the Elks Emblem Club. In 1966, Lucille was voted the first Mother of the Year. More recently, in June of this current year, she was honored at the Elks Club once again for being the oldest living past Mother of the Year.

Lucille leaves a legacy of unconditional love for her children and grandchildren. Her positive outlook on life, her sense of humor, and her ability to always put the needs of others first make her an unforgettable and greatly loved role model in the lives of her family members.

She was predeceased by her spouse, Raymond (Luigi) in 2002; by her father in 1955 and mother in 1957; and by her eight sisters, Marie Rosalie Lucienne, Marie Regina, Marie Yvonne, Ida Josephine, Noella, Laurianne, Juliana, and Maria Eugenie Menard; by her six brothers, Joseph Leo (1907), Alfred Joseph, Joseph Leo (1969), Joseph Antonio, Joseph Henry, and Ovide Jean Baptiste Menard, two half-brothers, Joseph Philippe Oriel and Philippe Joseph, one half-sister, Marie Ange Eva Menard; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Lucille was also predeceased by a son, Regis George Caouette, a daughter, Jeannine Solange (Caouette) Wentzell, a son-in-law, Maurice (Danny) Hatch Jr., a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Jean (Matthews) Caouette, a son-in-law, Donald Gene Mixer; a grandson-in-law, Scott Secord; a great-granddaughter, Izabella Mixer and a great-grandson, Quincy Caouette.

Lucille is survived by five daughters, Rose Marie (Caouette) Mixer, Isola (Caouette) and Normand Anctil, Joanne (Caouette) Hatch-Lee and Bill Lee, Pauline (Caouette) and Bill Rancourt, and Patricia (Caouette) and David Caron, and by three sons, Richard O. Caouette, Ronald and Bonnie (Foster) Caouette, Michael Caouette and companion Marilyn Diehl Gilbert, son-in-law, Ed Wentzell, and daughter-in-law, Donna Caouette – all of whom will miss her terribly.

She is also survived by 20 grandchildren (14 with spouses); 45 great-grandchildren (four with spouses); and seven great-great-grandchildren who cherish every moment spent with their ‘Memere’; as well as a great number of dearly loved nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at graveside for the family members. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterville on Friday, Aug. 18 at 11:30 a.m.

The family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Health and Seniors Plus for the diligent and compassionate care of Lucille, with a special thank you to Donna.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. An online guest book may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in the name of Lucille Caouette to

Androscoggin Home Health

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