Beatrice C. Verville

August 7, 1926 - November 20, 2016

Beatrice C. Verville, 90, of Lewiston, ME passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 20th at Clover Manor after a brief stay. She was born on 8/7/26 in Lawrence, MA, the daughter of Phydime and Lillian (Gagnon) Cloutier. She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1944, and began her working career at the Continental Mill. She later worked at Twin City Cleaners, Louis Chevrolet, and Bates College from July 1977 up until her retirement in July 1992. Beatrice will be remembered for her smile and zest for life. Creating memories was among her many passions. She was a talented seamstress, making heirloom quilts for her children and grandchildren, which will keep “memere’s” legacy in eternity. She was active in the Knights of Columbus, she taught line dancing, enjoyed bowling, crocheting, knitting, senior bus trips, playing cards, entertaining family and friends in the “Bright Spot,” singing, playing the organ and telling stories. She was proud of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of her proudest accomplishments was the weaving together of three families – she did so with much love and grace. Her magnetic personality drew people to her and she always welcomed them with open arms, a smile, and a twinkle in her eye. She is survived by her husband, Raymond G. Verville, of Lewiston whom she married on November 28, 1997, her daughters Joann (Breton) Darling and husband Ronald; Pauline (Breton) Dionne and husband Richard; Diane Bell and wife Cynthia Sammis; Claire (Bell) Schmoll and husband Derek; and a son, James Bell and wife Patricia. Her grandchildren, Alfred Darling and wife Amber, Zachary Schmoll and wife Margaret, Kaitlin (Bell) Macias and husband Kyle, Lauren (Bell) Abate and husband Gerard, Nicholas Dionne, 6 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She also had 4 stepchildren: Ronald Verville and wife Lorna; Diane Bognot and husband Vic; Claude Verville and wife Sheri; and Joanne Blouin and several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Alfred Breton who passed away in January of 1970 and her second husband Arthur Bell who passed away in February of 1993; and by a sister Anna Bisson. The family would like to thank Peggy, Doris and Joyce from Friends Alternatives for taking care of mom and loving her so dearly throughout these last several months and the caring staff at Clover Manor and Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Verville- Died in Auburn on Sunday November 20, 2016. Mrs. Beatrice C. age 90 a resident on Lewiston. A Funeral Mass honoring Beatrice’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Church. Committal services will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Beatrice C. Verville to either Friends Alternatives, PO Box 2097, Lewiston, ME or Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.