AUBURN - Yvette R. Potvin, 86, formerly of Turner, Me passed away peacefully on, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Hospice House in Auburn, Me surrounded by her loving family. Yvette was born in Hartford, Ct on May 5th, 1930, the daughter of Omar and Desneiges Drouin Raymond. The family moved to Lewiston, Me where she attended and graduated from St. Mary’s school. While working in a shoe factory she met and proposed to her husband Fernand. They married on Thanksgiving Day in 1948 and had eleven children, thirteen grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. Yvette was devoted to her children and providing a strong and happy family environment. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, embroidery, quilting, and crafting. She also enjoyed traveling, dining out, and shopping. Yvette is survived by five daughters, Rejeanne Bisson and her husband Michel of Lac Megantic, P.Q., Canada, Denise Potvin of Hallowell, Ann Nichols and husband Clay of Turner, Joline Timberlake and husband Jeff of Turner, and Monique Cote and husband Stephen of Lewiston; five sons, Robert and his wife Stephanie of Lexington, Ok, Donald of Lewiston, Richard of Auburn, Gerard and his wife Arlene of Virginia Beach, Va, and David and his wife Sally of Leesburg, Va; twelve grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Fernand, her daughter Gina; her granddaughter Desiree; brothers George and Bert; and sisters Joyce Chiasson and Lorraine Boisvert. The family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for the care and attention provided to Yvette, in particular Tammy, Kristel, and Barbara. Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Yvette’s online guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com A visitation will be held from 10-12pm on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Fortin/LEWISTON. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at St. Philips Church in Auburn. A committal service will take place in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston, Me 04240.
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