Susan (Lessard) Begin

WINSLOW – Susan (Lessard) Begin, 71, passed away on Jan. 3, 2025, peacefully after a battle with cancer. Her loving family was by her side. Susan was born in Waterville on June 7, 1953, to Harold D. Lessard and Shirley A. (Adams) Lessard. She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1971.

After high school, Susan worked at Seton and Thayer hospitals, in Obstetrics and the Laboratory for many years. While raising her family, she worked in various positions, and then made her career as a bookkeeper for ME Biological Labs, Colby College Book Store, and the Winslow VFW. She also continued to work remotely for Good Company, based in Austin, Texas, until she was no longer able to do so.

Susan was a volunteer at the MidMaine Homeless Shelter. Susan had a big heart for people in need. She was great at finding out who needed what, and assuring they received it. Susan also enjoyed reading, and music, and visiting her grandchildren Jude and Rose, in Austin, Texas.

Susan was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband, Ken Begin of Winslow. Susan leaves behind her two wonderful sons, Jason (Cristin) Carroll, and Brandon (Aly Bennett) Carroll, and her two precious grandchildren, Jude and Rose Carroll, all of Austin, Texas. Susan is also survived by, and will be incredibly missed by her sisters, Paula (George) Gordon, Cyndy (Rick) Plante, and Ginny (Steve) Bolduc. Susan also leaves two stepsons, Brian and Chris Begin, step-granddaughter Zarah, and step-grandsons Stark and Cliff Begin.

Susan will be tremendously missed by her very dear cousin and life-long friend, Elizabeth Mosher, as well as many other cousins, family members and friends.

Auntie Sue leaves behind all her very special nieces and nephews, and their children.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St, Waterville, Maine.

A private ceremony and burial will take place at Maplewood Cemetery in the springtime.

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, please consider a donation to the Maine Children’s Home in Waterville, either online (Donate) or via mail. If writing a check, please include “This gift is in honor of Susan Begin” on the memo line and mail the check to:

ATTN: Development,

Maine Children’s Home

93 Silver Street

Waterville, ME 04901

Susan (Lessard) Begin