AUBURN — Jeannette M. Sarrazin, 90, of Lewiston, died Monday, April 23, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, with her family by her side, following a short illness.

She was born in Disraeli, P.Q., Canada, May 1, 1921, the daughter of Desire and Olivine (Lehoux) Grenier, coming to the United States at the age of two. She was educated at the former St. Mary’s School and Lewiston High School. She was married on Aug. 16, 1947 to Philippe Sarrazin, who died Aug. 16, 1991.

Prior to her retirement, she had been employed in the local shoe industry and was co-owner of Sarrazin’s Market on Lincoln Street, with her husband, for many years. She very much loved talking with people who came to her store. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother taking pride in many of her grandchildren’s accomplishments. She enjoyed spending time with her family at her camp and traveling to Florida, as well as playing cards with her grandchildren.

She was a faithful member of the Prince of Peace Parish and a communicant of Holy Cross Church and prayed the Rosary everyday.

Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Breton and husband, Charles and Diane Theriault and husband, Maurice; a son, Paul and wife, Patricia; eight grandchildren, Lisa Breton-Eaton, Julie Thebarge and husband, Derek, Anne Theriault and husband, Marshall Flowers, John Theriault and wife, Gina, Andrew Theriault and fiancee, Maria Dallas, Joseph Theriault, Amy Sarrazin Wedge and husband, Ryan and Michael Sarrazin; and four great-grandchildren, Matthew and Rachael Thebarge, Marcel Eaton and Grace Flowers.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Antonio Grenier.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of St. Mary’s Health Care System and Androscoggin Hospice House. A special thank-you is given to her longtime physician, and friend Dr. George Morrissette.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com.