LEWISTON – Walda Beleckis Chantre, 83, of Maple Street, Hallowell, passed away Saturday Jan. 22, at Central Maine Medical Center, with her niece at her side.
She was born in Lewiston, on Feb. 27, 1921, the daughter of Joseph Beleckis and Paulina (Patrick) Beleckis.
She was educated in Lewiston schools, and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1940.
She worked many years in Auburn, until she left to join her husband, Napoleon, in their Augusta business, Nap’s Trading Post.
She was a dedicated lover of nature and gardening. Before her illness, she had the magic to make any plant or flower bloom to its full potential; as she did for all the people who were fortunate enough to be touched by her kind nature and endearing dry humor.
She is survived by her devoted niece, Paula Beleckis, who she always knew was there for her Aunt Wawa.
She and Napoleon were married for 48 years, before his death in 1994. She was also predeceased by a brother, Stanley; and a nephew, Arnold.
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