LEWISTON – Patricia Jean Robichaud, 79, formerly of Fort Kent, died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, April 8, after a long battle with kidney disease.

She was born in Fort Kent, March 17, 1928, the daughter of Louis and Flora (Austin) Paradis.

She married Philip L. Robichaud on March 30, 1948. Her life was dedicated to her husband and her children.

She was a member of the Fort Kent Columbiettes for 25 years and the Ladies of St. Anne for several years, also of Fort Kent. She was a volunteer for the breakfast program, which was sponsored by the federal government, and the food pantry and the thrift shop in Fort Kent for many years.

In addition to her husband of 59 years, she leaves behind her seven children, 15 grandchildren, eight-and-half great-grandchildren. Her children are daughter, Phyllis Daigle and Berthol of Lisbon, and children, Monique Traynor, Craig, Mark, and Sara Daigle; son, Dana Robichaud and Danielle of Warrensburg, N.Y., and children, Douglas Robichaud and Denise Putney; son, Randall Robichaud and Jeannette of Benson, Ariz.; daughter, Peggy Castignetti and Ron of Winchester, Mass., and children, Robin Gentile, Julie and Amy Joe Castignetti; daughter, Susan Hanscom of Orient, and children, Jeff, Paul and Steve Hanscom; daughter, Lisa Gallagher and John of Portland, and child, Katie Gallagher; daughter, Jill Nadeau and Robert of Scarborough, and children, Heather and Joel Nadeau. She is also survived by one sister and six brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo Paradis of Eagle Lake, Claudette Gobeil of Saskatchewan, Canada, Lloyd Paradis and Louise, Maurice Paradis and Joelle, all of Fort Kent, Clarence Paradis and Marge of New Britian, Conn., Ronald Paradis and Joan, Royden Paradis and Cecile, all of Fort Kent, Kenneth Paradis and Joan of Eagle Lake; a brother-in-law, Ralph Simon of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Leona and Claudette Paradis both of Fort Kent; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to both her parents she was predeceased by three sisters, Sr. Geneva Paradis, S.C.I.M., Rowena Pittman and Doris Simone; three brothers; Claude, Quentin and Roger Paradis.