Lucille T. (Villeneuve) Gelinas

AUBURN – Lucille T. (Villeneuve) Gelinas, 94, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 at Clover Manor, where she had resided for the past five years.

She was born on June 3, 1927 in Thetford Mines, Quebec the daughter to Alfred and Armoza (Villeneuve) Labonte.

Her birth mother passed away when Lucille was 7 years old. She then moved to Lewiston where she was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Ernest and Medora Villeneuve. She lived in Lewiston for most of her life, yet maintained a strong connection with her family in Quebec, visiting frequently as well as hosting family from there.

She attended Holy Cross Grammar and Ave Maria Academy (high school). She was a member of Holy Cross Parish for 82 years.

She met her future husband, Robert, shortly after his discharge from the U.S. Army. They wed on August 30, 1947, and started a planned large family. Their love stood the test of time as they were married for 61 years until his passing in 2008. While life was not without its challenges, she was the glue that held the family together.

She worked at Ratheon Semiconductor, Dori Shoe, and as well as several other mills in the shoe industry all while raising seven children. In semi-retirement she served lunch at Lewiston High School.

She is survived by her children Roger and wife Cindy, Richard and wife Suzan, Roland and wife Diane, Jeanne, Gerry and wife Stephanie, and Marie and her partner Robin Gray. She also leaves behind numerous grand and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Lucille was predeceased by a daughter, Louise. She was also predeceased by her parents, both birth and adopted; siblings and their spouses Jeanne D’Arc and husband Maurice Morin, Jean Marc Labonte, Laurent and wife Giselle Labonte, Helen Vachon, Claudette Labonte, and Pierette Piette.

She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had tremendous generosity, love, and grace formed and guided by her loving lifelong faith. She loved all, forgave all, and accepted all.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Clover Manor in Auburn for their tremendous care and devotion to mother’s health and well-being.

At the family’s request there will not be any visitation and the funeral service will be held privately. Arrangements by the Pinette Dillingham and Lynch Funeral Home in Lewiston, 784-4023.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at http://www.lynchbrothers.com.

Lucille T. (Villeneuve) Gelinas