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DOB, DOM: Lippe pg 227

Robert Edward Violette, “Bob”, 76, of Lewiston, went to Heaven, though unexpectedly, on Oct. 25, 2023, alongside his longtime love, Lucy.

Bob was a retired Sears Mechanic, who recently worked for Lee Cars in Auburn, and was most recently enjoying his retirement. He was born and raised in Lewiston and was a son of John H. Violette and Marguerite (Letendre) Violette. Though he was a lifelong resident of Lewiston, Bob had earlier traveled the country as a truck driver and saw much of the world while serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He met and married the love of his life, Lucille (Hartford) Violette and together they created a loving home with their most valuable assets, their three sons. Bob was a proud father, and grandfather, always finding a way to be exactly what his family needed, the rock of the family.

Bob was a man of integrity, love and kindness, and knew how to make you smile. He was patient, and had a true passion for sharing wisdom, life lessons and teaching in any capacity. These attributes made him a well-received coach for the Youth Bowling League for many years, where he volunteered every Wednesday night as an extra practice night, in addition to Youth League Saturdays, to offer additional guidance for the children who participated in the sport. Through his years of coaching he developed close connections with numerous children and families, and truly enjoyed watching them grow and evolve. Bob has touched countless lives in this capacity and had a particularly close bond with a child he coached, Owen B.

When Bob was not coaching bowling, he was either bowling in a men’s league, bowling in a couples league with his wife, or spending time with his family. Bob leaves behind a legacy that is irreplaceable, teaching his children and grandchildren to always put family first, and so many things that his surviving family hold dear to their hearts. His love and guidance lives on in all of our hearts, as well as his warm embrace and big hugs.

Bob is predeceased by his parents, John H. Violette and Marguerite Violette, as well as his sister, Jane Miner. Bob is survived by his son, Andrew Violette of Leeds, son Thomas Violette of Lewiston, son John Violette and wife Cassandra Violette currently of Oklahoma, as well as six grandchildren, Joshua, Conner, Owen, Chloe, Madelyn and Hannah Violette, as well as brothers, John H. Violette Jr. of Lewiston and Ron Violette of Massachusetts.

The family invites you to a time of visitation on Monday November 6, from 4-7 p.m., at Fortin Group Funeral Home, 217 Turner St., AUBURN. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday November 7, at 10 a.m., at East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave. Auburn. A private family committal will take place following the service.

Robert Lucille Marie Hartford 5 Apr 1975Lewiston, ME. Lucille (daughter of Owen Hartford and Althea Blake) 1950 Fryeburg, ME; 25 Oct 2023Lewiston, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lucy was a long time employee for Lewiston Public Schools and was dedicated to her position as a secretary in the business office for 52 years. She was born and raised in Fryeburg, Maine, a daughter to Owen and Althea (Blake) Hartford. Lucy met and later married her one true love, Bob, while working in her position with the school department. Lucy loved to tell the story of how she and Bob met, knowing he was the one, she didn't want to lose him and proposed marriage to him. Together, Lucy and her husband Bob created a beautiful life in Lewiston, buying a home and welcoming three sons, and later several grandchildren, all of whom she adored.

Lucy was a gentle person, her kindness was the calm to anyone around her, including animals. She was always the go-to person if you needed a caring voice and she never passed judgement, only showed love. Lucy had a strong sense of integrity and work ethic, she had not yet retired from her position at the school department because she truly loved what she did, as well as the strong bonds that she created with her co-workers over many, many years.

When not working, Lucy enjoyed bowling in a women's league as well as a couples league with her husband, Bob. She was almost always present at the bowling alley for youth bowling league days, as well as the extra practice sessions on Wednesday nights for support. Some lovingly referred to her as the 'Youth league mom' because she would offer nurturing and kindness to all, and formed countless close bonds with children and families in the bowling community.

Lucy was most proud of being a grandmother to her six grandchildren, Joshua, Conner, Owen, Chloe, Madelyn and Hannah Violette. She was nurturing, kind and protective to them all, her gentle touch and loving spirit will be sorely missed, but will live on through the hearts of her grandchildren.

Lucy was predeceased by her parents, Owen and Althea Hartford. Lucy is survived by her son, Andrew Violette of Leeds, son Thomas Violette of Lewiston, son John Violette and wife Cassandra Violette currently of Oklahoma, as well as six grandchildren Joshua, Conner, Owen, Chloe, Madelyn and Hannah Violette, as well as her sister, Noreen Renard of Delaware.

The family invites you to a time of visitation on Monday November 6th from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Fortin Group Funeral Home, 217 Turner St. AUBURN. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday November 7th at 10:00am at East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave. Auburn, ME. A private family committal will take place following the service.

In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to The Bob and Lucy Violette Bowling Memorial Fund, c/o Law Office of Dionne & Couturier, 465 Main St. Lewiston ME 04240 so their memory can be carried on by others that love the sport they cherished.

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Lippe pg. 152 para 269 d).

John Marguerite A. Violette 28 Mar 1944Lewiston, ME. Marguerite (daughter of Ernest Violette and Rose A. Beaupre) 24 Oct 1920 Biddeford, ME; 26 Feb 2012Lewiston, ME; 29 Feb 2012St. Peter's, Lewiston, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lippe pg. 152 para 269 d)

LEWISTON- Marguerite A. Violette, 91, of 158 Russell Street, Lewiston died peacefully on Sunday February 26, 2012 at Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on October 24, 1920 the daughter of Ernest and Rose A. (Beaupre) Violette and had been a resident of this community for most of her life. She had been a homemaker having raised four children with her husband John H. Violette Sr.. She was a member of the Lewiston Senior Citizens, Dames de St. Ann’s of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish and a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Marguerite was an avid pinochle and cribbage player and enjoyed playing with her friends at the Multi Purpose Center in Lewiston. She had a great sense of humor and was very loyal and dedicated to her family. She is survived by one daughter Jane A. Miner and her husband Tom of Holden; three sons Robert Violette and his wife Lucille of Lewiston, John H. Violette Jr. and his wife Jacqueline of Lewiston and Ronald Violette of Raynham, MA.; two sisters Theresa Canuel and Beatrice Lecomte both of Lewiston; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John H. Violette Sr. of 59 years whom she married on March 28, 1944; and who died on February 1, 2004; a sister Rita Caron; and two brothers Alfred and Benoit Letendre. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Violette- Died in Lewiston Sunday February 26, 2012. Mrs. Marguerite A. age 91 a resident of Lewiston. A Funeral Mass honoring Marguerite’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11AM at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul Prince of Peace Parish (Lower Church). Committal services will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6-9PM only at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.

Owen Althea Blake. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DOB, DOM, DOD: Lippe pg 81
DOB: Draft Registion Card & 1900 Census

John Julie E. Michaud 25 Nov 1907Presque Isle, ME. Julie (daughter of Romain Remi Michaud and Ozithee Martin) 18 Jun 1888 Presque Isle, ME; 6 May 1973Lewiston, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SSN: 004-22-3054

GIVEN NAMES: Also shown as Julia

DEATH: Also shown as Died 1973

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DOM: Genealogies of the Catholic Families of Maine, New Brunswick, and the Province of Quebec

Ernest Rose A. Beaupre. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]