Marie Estelle St. Pierre

September 12, 1923 - August 31, 2012

LEWISTON-Marie Estelle (Saulnier) St. Pierre passed away Friday August 31, 2012. Born in New Bedford, MA on September 12, 1923 the daughter of the late Oliva and Victoria Saulnier. In her youth she was raised and schooled in New Bedford. She cared for her sick mother until her passing all the while helping raise numerous nieces and nephews of her brothers who were at war. In 1960 she moved to Alhambra, CA and on December 7, 1963 she married J.A. Robert St. Pierre at St. Anthony Catholic Church in San Gabriel, CA. In 1964 they moved to Lewiston and on May 25, 1966 Estelle gave birth to her son Paul C. St. Pierre. In 1974 she joined Cub Scout Pack 116, in Lewiston, to be an Assistant Den Mother to her son’s Den. In 1976 she became Den 1 Leader and maintained that position for the next 13 years, long after her son had moved on touching the lives of many scouts along the way. She received an award for 15 years of dedicated service and giving of herself unselfishly to others. Estelle and her husband were involved in the Young at Heart Bowling League. She loved doing crafts and would teach with the patience of a saint. As a wife and mother she was the best anyone could ask for. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and a realistic outlook on life and death. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many. She was predeceased by her husband J.A. Robert St. Pierre, nine brothers and five sisters. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com NOTICE St. Pierre-Died in Lewiston August 31, 2012. Marie Estelle age 88 of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday Sept. 5th at 1:00 PM at Holy Cross Church. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations may do so in her memory to Ouellette’s Adult Foster Care 124 Prospect Avenue Lewiston, ME 04240. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4023.