LEWISTON – Murielle V. Rodrigue, 79, of 2 Stewart St., Lewiston, died Saturday, Oct. 8, at her residence with her family by her side following a long illness.

She was born in Lewiston on Feb. 14, 1926, the daughter of Aime J. and Valeda (Plante) Roy. She was educated at Holy Family parochial school and Lewiston High School.

She married Frank Rodrigue on Aug. 17, 1946. He died on Nov. 18, 1997.

Murielle and her husband owned and operated Arthur’s Grill from 1947 to 1961 until a fire destroyed the business. She then worked with her husband at Old Orchard Beach at the Beachwood Motel, and later became manager of the Jewelry Department at the Fantastic Fair in Auburn. She became a cosmetologist at the B. Peck Department Store and also a cosmetologist at Ward Bros.

She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Ladies of St. Anne’s and also Ladies of the Wallace Assembly Knights of Columbus Wives 106. She was crowned Queen of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 618 in 1950. She was also Queen of the Wallace Assembly Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Wives in 1956.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother to her beloved family and good friends.

Murielle had a passion for poetry, gardening, the ocean, swimming, creating oil paintings, crocheting, knitting, music and dancing. She loved people and the public and going to Paradise Farm, owned by her daughter in Cookshire, in Westbury, Quebec.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Linda Rodrigue, and her fianc, Gaston Dube, of Westbury Quebec; her grandchildren, Michael Lauzon of Cookshire, Quebec, and Ann Marie Lauzon of Ascot Corner, Quebec; great-granddaughter, Jessica Lauzon; one devoted nephew, Lt. Gratien (Bob Roy) and his fiance, Cecilia Harkins, of Lewiston; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Rosaire Roy; and one sister, Georgette J. Roy.

Murielle was so proud of each member of her family. She loved them with all of her heart, which gave her the strength to fight life’s battles.

A special thank you to the Hospice staff and Androscoggin Home Health, especially Cindy Halliday and Margaret Quinn. A special merit to her caretakers Judy Floyd and Lise Vincent for their devotion and love they shared with her in the final steps of her path. A very special thank you to the Pruitt family, Ruth, Dan and children. Also recognition to family members and friends who visited and shared happy moments with her.

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