Bertrand C. Beauchesne

June 21, 1927 - February 15, 2016

Lewiston-Bertrand C. Beauchesne, 88, of Lewiston passed away on February 15 at D'Youville Pavilion with his family by his side. Prior to his illness, he resided at the Oak Park apartment complex in Lewiston. He was born June 21, 1927 in Lewiston to Alphege and Marie (Michaud). He worked in local shoe shops and met the love of his life, Camilla, at Clark Shoe. They were married at St. Mary's Church in Lewiston and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last August. Bert was a loving and devoted family man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in his younger years. He used to love getting to together with family to play cards on Saturday nights and many weekends were spent at Tricky Pond camping with friends and relatives. Bert is survived by his wife, Cookie, whom he married on August 19, 1950; his son, Paul Beauchesne and his wife, Debbra, of Lewiston; two grandsons: Eric Beauchesne and his wife, Cyndi, of Lewiston; Barry Beauchesne and his wife, Kristine, of Greene; and four great grandchildren: Lily and Belle Beauchesne of Lewiston; and Chloe and Isaac Beauchesne of Greene. He was predeceased by his brothers: Roland, Richard, Donald and both parents. The family would like to thank all the staff at D'Youvilie Pavilion both on the first floor rehab center and on the fourth floor nursing care facilities. Everyone was so kind and caring. Bert was well taken care of. A special thank you also goes out to all the many support staff at the Androscoggin Hospice. Although he was only on their services for a brief period of time, many people became involved in his care and offered support services to his family. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Beauchesne-Died in Lewiston Feb. 15th. Bertrand C. age 88 of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday Feb. 19th 11:00am at Holy Cross Church. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice at 15 Strawberry Avenue Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday Feb. 18th from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4023.