Beatrice V. Gallant

March 10, 1927 - February 28, 2016

Auburn-Beatrice V. Gallant 88, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 10, 1927 in Auburn the daughter of Oliva and Leda Laliberte Jean. She attended Walton Jr. High School and graduated from Lewiston High School Class of 1946. After graduation she worked at Senter, Giroux & Caniff Co. as a Sales Clerk for over 20 years. She then went on to work at the Frances Store, Priscilla Theatre and Nanking Restaurant. She was a member of Holy Family Church. On May 30, 1953 she married Roger M. Thibault and together they had two daughters Joline and Gisele. Roger passed away on December 5, 1971. She later married Joseph R. Gallant May 5, 1989 and he passed away October 5, 2002. She resided at Clover Health Care for the past 10 years and enjoyed participating in the activities. Beatrice especially enjoyed the church services, bible studies and music programs. Survivors include Mr. & Mrs. Richard (Joline) Banaitis, of Lewiston, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas (Gisele) Larrivee of Minot, two sisters Mr. & Mrs. Bertrand (Rita) Castonguay, and Mr. & Mrs. Norman (Anna) Paradis both of Jay. Three sister-in-laws Francis Jean of NJ, Marguerite Thibault, , Lorraine (Thibault) Caron, a brother-in-law Henry Cusson, all of Lewiston and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her grandchildren whom she dearly loved Dr. and Mrs. Jeff (Tina) Cote of Wells, Mr. & Mrs.Scott (Cheryl) Foster of Farmington, Rachel Y.,Larrivee of Auburn, Sam Larrivee of Minot, Harley Kerr of Poland, Kerri Fishencord of Wylie Texas, Mr.& Mrs. Todd Banaitis of Agawam, MA, Mr. & Mrs. Elix (Kristi) Moran of Sierra Vista, Az. Great grandchildren are Amber, Rhys, Nate, Caleb, Jacob, Amanda, Gavin, Ty, Caleb, Chloe, Maria, Madi and Maya. Two Great-great granddaughters Vada and Ava. She was predeceased by her brothers Roger Jean, Roland Jean, her sisters Clemance Moreau and Lucille Cusson. Two grandsons Thomas Roger Larrivee and Richard A. Banaitis II. Special thanks to Clover Staff especially the Dublin Unit for all their love and care for our mother. Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice, Dr. Shapiro, Dr. Abisalih and Dr. Anne Brown. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com NOTICE Gallant-Died in Auburn Feb. 28, 2016. Beatrice V. age 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday March 4th 11:00am at Holy Family Church. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in her memory to the Activities Department at Clover Health Care 440 Minot Avenue Auburn, ME 04210. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday March 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston, ME 04240.