Rejeanne R. Berube

WINTHROP – Rejeanne R. Berube, 95, passed away on Jan. 28, 2024 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough with her children by her side.

Rejeanne was one of seven children and was born in Montmagney, QC, Canada, on May 24, 1928, to the late Delphis and Marie (Lecomte) Picard.

After finishing her secondary education, Rejeanne went on to attend business school in Quebec City after which she worked for an insurance company there. She returned to her village of St. Francois and worked as an executive secretary for a furniture maker. There she met Maurice Berube in 1946 while he was in Canada with his family visiting relatives. After Maurice’s deployment to Japan and the Korean War, they were married on Oct. 20, 1951, in St. Francois. They moved to Nashua, N.H., Haverhill, Mass. and Newbury, Mass. before settling in Winthrop. In later years as her children grew older, she became the parish bookkeeper at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church and was there for many years. She also volunteered her time and talents for the annual Bishop’s Appeal. She was active member of the parish and member of the Women’s Club.

In her free time, which was limited as the mother of five, she sewed clothes from patterns and knitted and crocheted throws that are still treasured today. She loved playing Bingo managing 12 cards at a time while also able to point out what numbers one missed when playing beside her.

She traveled extensively with Maurice including a trip to the Vatican and private audience with Pope John Paul II, a highlight being having shaken hands with a man who would later be canonized a saint.

Rejeanne loved tending her garden. She was an exceptional cook who made wonderful meals and set a beautiful table at holidays. She was as also a very accomplished watercolor artist. By far what brought her the greatest joy was being with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and granddogs.

In addition to her parents, Rejeanne was predeceased by her husband; her siblings; and their spouses.

Rejeanne is survived by her daughter, Louise Rochette (Denis), son, Roger Berube (Patty), son, Michael Berube, daughter, Diane Harwood (Greg), daughter, Lisa Carey; her grandchildren, Renee Marshall, Mathieu Rochette, Anneli Berube, Elizabeth Berube, Michael Berube, Benjamin Harwood, Emily Harwood; great-grandchildren, Addison Rochette, Grace Marshall, Gemma Rochette, Rayna Marshall, Justin Marshall, Ayden Marshall, Sophie Rochette, Kaylee Marshall; granddog Milo; and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Avita of Stroudwater and the Gosnell House of Scarborough for the exceptional care and love they provided to Rejeanne.

Rejeanne’s visiting hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 130 SR-133, Winthrop. Burial will be held in the spring at Holy Family Cemetery in Augusta. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arrangements are in the care of the Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the

Oblate Missions or

Right to Life.