Gloria Marie Breton

BENTON – Gloria Marie Breton passed away on Oct. 9, 2025, after a long illness she battled with courage, strength, and dignity. Gloria was born to Mary and Lucien LaCroix on July 11, 1942, in Waterville. Growing up in a busy household as the oldest of four siblings, she learned to help out wherever needed from an early age. This trait was how she evolved into a caring and giving individual, always putting everyone else’s needs first before her own. Gloria loved projects and helping anyone, whether sewing curtains, making last-minute alterations to a dress, or quilting a new blanket. Gloria also spent her time volunteering to help others. She was a Girl Scout leader, a Waterville Hospice volunteer, a catechism teacher, and a Eucharistic Minister at Notre Dame Parish.

Gloria graduated from Waterville High School in 1960. She married David Breton in 1961, sharing 64 years of marriage together. They established their home in Winslow and then moved to Waterville where they raised their daughters. Gloria was active with her daughters, driving them to sporting events and dance classes, and was always willing to host overnight slumber parties. She was always there for them, no matter what they needed.

Her career in hospitality started early. She enjoyed working with people and providing the best service to customers. She worked for over 23 years at the Fenway- Howard Johnson’s as the restaurant/banquet manager, and also at the Holiday Inn for over 20 years. She was dedicated to her work, always making sure that every detail was perfect. She received several awards throughout her career. Gloria finally retired in 2013 but continued to help wherever she was needed.

Gloria and David relocated to Florida in the winter, where they found a wonderful community at Center Crest in Davenport. There, they enjoyed retirement with their siblings, taking advantage of all the activities the community had to offer. Not being able to stay idle for long, she started volunteering with the social club, organizing dances, yard sales, and holiday celebrations.

Family and friends were everything to her. She would never pass up a Mardens’ run with her daughter, a lunch with her sister to watch their stories together, playing cards with her friends and getting together with all of her siblings for porch pizza parties.

Gloria leaves behind her three loving daughters, Celeste (Dan) Mallett, Nicole (Mark) Strout, and Laura Magosi-Wilson; her siblings, Roland (Judy) LaCroix, Dotti Carr, and Lucien (Barbara) LaCroix, sister-in-law Loretta (Frank) Hawes; her grandchildren, Jenn, Chris, Jessica, Sara, and Jordyn; and a very special niece, Tammy Pinnette, who could always bring the biggest smile to our mother’s face, even in the most challenging times. She also leaves behind countless extended family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, David, in May 2025, as well as Lucien and Mary LaCroix, Norman and Cleo Breton, and her brothers-in-law, Brad Carr & Roger Breton.

Our family would like to thank the team at Lakewood for making our mother’s final days restful and peaceful. Also, Rita and Archie Hebert, who are angels on earth, we are forever grateful for all that you have done.

God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough, and saw the hills were rugged to climb. So, he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace be Thine”.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

There will be a funeral mass at Notre Dame Parish in Waterville on November 15, at 11 a.m., with a graveside service following. We will celebrate David and Gloria at a reception afterward at Best Western in Waterville.

Gloria Marie Breton