1930 – 2015

LEWISTON — Bertha R. Chasse-Jacqmin, 85, of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, after a short illness.

She was born in Hamlin Plantation on Feb. 9, 1930, the daughter of the late Adolphe and Cecile (Cyr) Plourde. Bertha was educated in Lewiston schools, graduating from Lewiston High School in the Class of 1948.

In 1950, she married her first husband, Edward Chasse, and together they had six children.

Her main occupation was at St. Mary’s Hospital as head of data processing and later as director of information services. She also worked for Auburn Housing Authority and Central Maine Community College.

She was a member of various clubs and organizations, including Altrusa, Rotary, Women’s Literary Union, Oasis and Aglow.

In 2005, Bertha married her current husband, Raymond Jacqmin, who survives her.

After her retirement, Bertha became involved in full-time ministry and was ordained by International Ministerial Fellowship in the state of Washington.

She was involved with many churches during her ministry and at the time of her passing, she was a member of the Christ Temple COGIC.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond of Auburn; four sons, Mark Chasse and his wife, Donna, of Auburn, Stephen Chasse and his wife, Elizabeth, of New Mexico, E. David Chasse and his wife, Kelly, of Readfield, and John Chasse and his wife, Leisa, of Florida; two daughters, Nanette Richard and her husband, Donald, of Texas and Bonita Rouhani and her husband, Siamak, of Colorado; one brother, Bertrand Plourde of Massachusetts; 21 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Bertha was predeceased by two brothers, Joel and Harvey Plourde.

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

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