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Charlene Violette

Charlene Violette

Female 1935 - 2023  (87 years)

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  • Name Charlene Violette 
    Birth 12 Dec 1935  Old Town, ME Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 2 Jul 2023  Bangor, ME Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID P6073  Violette Family
    Last Modified 16 Jul 2023 

    Father Clement Joseph Violette,   b. 11 Mar 1912, Old Town, ME Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jul 1987, Old Town, ME Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Miriam Irene Myrick,   b. 27 Jun 1910, South Gouldsboro, ME Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Aug 2000, Bangor, ME Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Marriage 13 Dec 1933  St. Joseph's, Old Town, ME Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3689  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 John C. Bjorn, MD,   b. 13 Oct 1932, Barre, VT Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jan 2019, Hampden, ME Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Children 
     1. Rob Bjorn
     2. Roz Bjorn
     3. Pam Bjorn
     4. Preston Bjorn
    Family ID F4777  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 James A. DeWitt 
    Marriage 15 Jan 1955  Old Town, ME Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4778  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • DOB: Lippe pg 278

      Charlene Ruth Bjorn, 87, passed peacefully, Sunday, July 2, with the love and support of family and friends surrounding her. She was born on December 12, 1935, in Old Town to Miriam and Clement J. Violette. Charlene graduated from Old Town High School and made herself a progressively successful career path in book keeping and business management. Much of her working life was spent at Eastern Maine Medical Center in their purchasing department and later as office manager for EMMC Family Practice Center. In addition to raising her family and supporting her adult children, she remained committed to family and friends throughout her life. Known fondly as the "Social Director," Charlene loved planning and hosting, cooking, gardening, renovating and decorating. She had a special gift of creating comfort and beauty for those around her. When less physically able to plan and create, she invested her heart and energy in being a strong emotional support for all.
      In addition to her parents, Charlene was predeceased by her brother, Ernest; sisters, Ethel Grant and Carolyn Duplisses; her sons, Alan Dewitt, James Dewitt and Robert Bjorn. Her most recent loss was that of her husband of 43 years, John C. Bjorn, MD. Theirs was an amazing partnership and she struggled in her last several years without him. She is survived by daughter, Cathy (Paul) Kowalski of Allen, TX, Rosalind Bjorn of Reading, MA, Pamela Peck of Frankfort, Preston Bjorn of Veazie, Jeanna Bjorn of Hampden, Laurie Bjorn of Kennebunk; grandchildren, Michael (Sarah) Kowalski of Frisco, TX, Eimi and May Dewitt of Japan, Liza (Jon) Foley of Malden, MA, Brittany Cole and Riley Cole of Reading, MA, Ryan (Lexi) Bjorn of Newton, MA, Robert (Amanda) Peck of Glenburn, Jack (Liz) Bjorn and Clark Bjorn of Scarborough; along with 8 precious great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their appreciation to Toni, Charlene's Visiting Angel and dear friend.
      We are thankful to Jillian, to all the staff from Winterberry Heights, to Katie and to all the support and guidance from Gentiva Home Care and Hospice.