1952 – 2013

LEWISTON — Paulette D. (Dugal) Gravel, 61, of Poland, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Central Maine Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through more than 18 months of grueling treatment. Yet even throughout her own struggle with cancer, she remained positive. Throughout her life she maintained a demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her constant, nurturing love and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter and joking around, will never be forgotten.

Paulette was born in Lewiston on May 22, 1952, the daughter of the late Gerald B. Dugal and Pauline (Ste. Marie) Dugal, and graduated from St. Dominic Regional High School, Class of 1970.

In 2007, Paulette retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., as a supervisor after 31 years with the company.

She was the oldest of seven children and leaves behind four sisters, Monique Niva, Celine Dugal, Connie Ouellette and Jackie Blais, and two brothers, Bert and Ray Dugal. She was united in marriage to her best friend of 43 years, Paul A. Gravel, and was the proud mother of two children, Anne-Marie (Gravel) Galiastro and Paul B. Gravel, and proud mother-in-law to Joseph Galiastro and Jessica Gravel. Paulette loved to dance, read, travel and play — especially with her grandchildren, Avery, Kendall, Dominick and Gabriella.

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