Beatrice M. Vlodek

WATERVILLE – Beatrice Marie Vlodek passed away Nov. 13, 2025, quietly at her Waterville home; where she has lived since 1950; born the daughter of John “Johnny” Bouffard and Marie Alma (Labonte) Bouffard in Compton, Quebec, Oct. 23, 1921.

At the young age of 3, her family left Compton, Quebec, and moved to Rumford. During World War II she went to work in a munitions factory in Bridgeport, Conn. This was where she met her husband, Edward V. Vlodek. They were wed on July 28, 1946, in Rumford. In 1949, they moved to Waterville, where they opened their business “Yardgoods Center”. Beatrice “Bea” was active in the business until her death. Edward “Eddie” was known for his vibrant salesman personality while Bea managed the financials.

Beatrice was a member of the Notre Dame Catholic Church, Corpus Christi Parish, and a friend of the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament and the Oratory St Joseph.

As a mother, mémère, great-grandmother, she led a very active and joyful life interacting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Vlodek, daughter-in-law, Sally Vlodek, daughter, Joyce Vlodek Atkins, son-in-law, Scott Atkins; beloved grandchildren Amy Marie Atkins-Robitaille and husband Joe, Kevin Atkins and wife Chanterelle, Julie Rose Atkins-Wangen and husband Rick, Fred Berren husband of the late Jody Vlodek Berren; great-grandchildren, Colby and Brooke Berren,Owen and Lily Robitaille, Eddie, River and Keven Atkins Jr.

Beatrice was predeceased by beloved husband, Edward Vlodek; sisters Cecile, Ernestine, Alice, Marie-Adeline and Gilberte, her brothers Peter, Wilfred and Albert Bouffard; her daughter-in-law, Sandy Foster Vlodek; and granddaughter, Jody Vlodek Berren.

In celebration of her life, a funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday Dec. 6 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the

Servants of the Blessed Sacrament

101 Silver St.

Waterville, ME 04901