Dorothy “Dot” M. Audet

WATERVILLE – Dorothy “Dot” M. Audet, our dear sweet mother and Nana, passed away on Sept. 6, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 106 into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood in Waterville where she had been a resident for the last six years. She was born on August 10, 1918, the daughter of William and Eva (Foster) Paquette. Dot grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1935.

Dot married Edward Audet in 1939. Mom had a truly deep faith in God and was a devout Catholic all her life. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church where she was a faithful member of the Rosary Sodality for many years. She was able to walk to daily mass until the age of 91.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Nana loved her flower gardens and loved playing cards with family and special longtime friends. She made the best molasses cookies and peanut butter fudge. The family looked forward to Friday night spaghetti dinners. Her faith and family were most important to her, and she will be truly missed.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward and her siblings Wallace, Roland, Eugene, Priscilla Paquette and Doreen Violette. She was also predeceased by her two sons, Wayne and David Audet and by her dear grandson, Ricky Hendsbee.

She is survived by her son, Larry Audet and wife Elaine of Princeton, N.C. and by her three daughters, Doreen Roy and husband Paul of Stafford, Va., Jeannine Hendsbee of Winslow, and Judy Hendrick and husband Bo of West Gardiner. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Martha Audet of Winslow.

Nana is survived by 11 grandchildren, Arlene McLean and husband David, John Audet and wife Ashley, Beth Pelletier and husband Dominic, Stephanie Roy, Colonel Christopher Roy and wife Anita, Kevin Roy, Luke Hendsbee and wife Liz, Brian Audet and wife Jennifer, Christa Brown and husband Joe, Lt. Colonel Robert Hendrick and wife Chelsea, and Lauren Niles and husband Jonathan. She also has 34 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Her great-granddaughter, Madilyn Roy, was born on her 100th birthday.

The family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Lakewood Continuing Care for the care and love they gave to our mother, especially Jenica and Diane.

We were extremely blessed to have mom and Nana with us for as many years as we did, and we are truly thankful. She was our angel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, followed by a burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville. After the burial, there will be a gathering at the Notre Dame Catholic Church Hall, 116 Silver Street, Waterville.

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.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to her favorite charity:

Servants of the Blessed Sacrament

101 Silver St.

Waterville, ME 04901.