FARMINGTON – Blanche M. Bilodeau, 94, a former resident of Jay and Livermore Falls, passed away on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Edgewood Manor in Farmington, with her loving family by her side.
She was born on Oct. 17, 1922, in St. Mathaud, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Rosaire Couture and Anaise (Shink) Couture. She attended school in Jay. On May 5, 1947 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay, she married her husband of 31 years, Edward Bilodeau, he passed away, Dec. 19, 1978.
Blanche devoted her time to caring for her family and her home, and worked for over 30 years for G.H. Bass in Wilton. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church, a member of the Daughters of Isabella, and Ladies of St. Anne. Blanche enjoyed sewing, playing cards and time spent with her family.
She is survived by her sons: Michael J. Bilodeau and his wife Barbara of Jay; Matthew J. Bilodeau and his wife Kathie of Fayette; four grandchildren: Brent Bilodeau and his wife Tammy, Joel Bilodeau and his wife Kristy, Lindsay Duca and her husband Christopher and Adam Bilodeau; seven great-grandchildren: Dylan and Hannah Bilodeau, Gavin, Reagan and Orrin Bilodeau, and Wyatt and Owen Duca; brothers: Athanase and Gilles Couture, sisters: Marguerite Slovak, Muriel Desjardins, Georgette Sutton, Grace Hodge, Patricia Couture and Sister Mary Martha Couture.
She was predeceased by her husband; brothers: Toussainte, Emmanuel, Placide and Aurelien Couture; sisters: Ange Marie Couture, Cecile Dupont and Carmel Garneau.
Message of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street, Jay, Maine. Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, from 10-10:45 a.m. at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine, prior to the funeral service at church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park Street, Livermore Falls, Maine.
If desired contributions may be made to: Spruce Mountain Ski Area, C/O Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine 04254.
R.I.P. Blanche. I will miss our good times and lots of laughs.
I will miss seeing Blanche at Edgewood on bingo mornings. (She loved to play). Blanche was a gracious lady. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.
My Condolences to The family of Blanche Bilodeau. She was a beautiful person, inside and out. She will surely be missed.
My sincere condolences to the Bilodeau family on the passing of Blanche. I didn’t know her well but visited with her when I was in to visit my friend and sister in law, Dot Reynolds who was her room mate. Blanche was a lovely lady.
Dot really enjoyed her company. May she Rest In Peace!!
Rest eternally in His arms my sweet Godmother. This world was a better place with you, and we will forever remember the kindness and love you’ve left in our hearts.