LEWISTON – Suzanne Wiseman, 85, of d’Youville Pavilion, and formerly a resident of Auburn and Minot, went home to be with her family and God on Oct. 16.

She was born March 7, 1920, in Bonnet, France, one of six children to Georges and Jeanne (Lavallee) Chion.

She met Cpl. Vincent Wiseman while he was serving in World War II and later married him on July 7, 1945, in Bar-Le-Duc, France.

She gave birth to a son, Alain Wiseman on Jan. 29, 1946, and immigrated to Lewiston later that year.

She worked in the shoe industry in Lewiston while teaching herself to read and write English. She loved and missed her family in France and corresponded with them often. She made return trips to visit family by boat and then by plane as permitted.

She later retired from the shoe industry and cared for her grandson Jacques Wiseman. Her husband passed away in September 1977.

She remained active and could be found riding the bus between Lewiston and Auburn, shopping and visiting the library for many years. She even continued to ride her bicycle along with her grandson throughout the Auburn countryside for many years, and held a special place in his heart. She gave tirelessly of herself to her family, often thinking of them rather than herself. She always enjoyed coffee and a croissant, a day of shopping, or taking in a movie with her grandson. Even when the effects of Alzheimer’s had robbed her of many memories, she would always have a smile and enjoy a meal with family at Campus Cuisine, especially with her son and daughter-in-law Barbara Wiseman.

She had a special place in her heart for her great-grandson Jake Wiseman, and she loved to hold his hand while being pushed in her wheelchair. She will be sadly missed and thought of often.

She leaves a son, Alain Wiseman and his wife, Barbara, of Minot; a grandson, Jacques Wiseman and his wife, Martha, of Mechanic Falls; and a great-grandson, Jake Wiseman.

She was predeceased by her three sisters; two brothers from France; and her husband, Vincent.