Mrs. Claudette A. Rivard

March 2, 1931 - January 16, 2018

LEWISTON – Claudette Antoinette Rivard, 86 died unexpectedly at CMMC on Tuesday, January 16th, at 11:55 p.m. due to a fall at her home at 972 Lisbon Street, on Monday, January 15th. Claudette was born in Lewiston on March 2, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Diana (Castonguay) Blier. She married Normand C. Rivard on July 29, 1949 and was married for 66 years until his tragic death on November 18, 2015. She worked at the Pepperell Mill until they closed, then worked at Supreme Slipper until her retirement in 1993. She loved to read, go shopping, go out for breakfast every morning at Rolly’s, watch the Red Sox and Patriots games but most of all she loved to go to Las Vegas or the Oxford Casino. She is survived by three children – a son Normand Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Glenburn, two daughters, Diane Drinkwater and husband Gary, Lorraine Bard and husband Roger, both of Lewiston; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hebert and husband Dan of New Hampshire, Amy Heimerl and husband Eric of Auburn, Andrew Bard of Lewiston, and Marissa Rivard of Glenburn; two great granddaughters, Allison and Paige Hebert of New Hampshire. Claudette was predeceased by her husband, father, mother, and sister. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Sincere thanks to all the medical staff in the emergency room and ICU at Central Maine Medical Center who cared for our mom and helped the family through this very difficult journey. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynch-brothers.com RIVARD Died in Lewiston, January 16, 2018, Mrs. Claudette A. Rivard age 86 years a resident of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Claudette’s life will be celebrated SATURDAY January 20th 11:00AM at Holy Cross Church. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-