LITCHFIELD — Rose M. Blier, 96, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, March 27, at her residence, with family by her side.

She was born in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada, April 8, 1914, the daughter of the late Fred and Harmonia Marquis Michaud. She was married to Aurele J. Blier April 21, 1930 at St. Remi Church in Keegan. She became a proud U.S. citizen in the 1960s.

In addition to raising a large family, Rose also owned a beauty shop in Keegan and later worked at the woolen mill in Dover Foxcroft. During World War II, she was employed as one of “Rosie’s Riveters” at the South Portland Shipyard. She later worked with her husband as assistant treasurer at Sabattus Credit Union.

Rose was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a past president of the Womens’ Club at the church. She was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary at Council 106 in Lewiston.

She is survived by five daughters, Geraldine Gagne and husband, Raymond, of Greene, Ernestine LaRose of Lewiston, Jeannine Quintal and husband, Roland, of Rollingsford, N.H., Catherine Blier of Florida, and Martine Cloutier and husband, Donald, of Litchfield; six sons, Aurele O. Blier and companion, Alice Rodrigue, of Litchfield, Andrew Blier and wife, Mary, of Lowell, Mass., Clarence Blier and wife, Jackie, of Dover, N.H., Carroll Blier and wife, Claire, of Sanford, Eric Blier and wife, Carol, of Waterville and Roger Blier and companion, Jeanne Poulin, of Auburn; a daughter-in-law, Sue Blier of West Gardiner; 53 grandchildren; 120 great-grandchildren; and 70 great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband in 2006; a daughter, Joceline; a grandson, Andy Blier; and three brothers, Leo, Eric and Andrew Michaud.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with Blier family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.