1925 – 2016

PORTLAND — Yvette L. Longtin, 91, of Portland, formerly of Lewiston, passed on Thursday, Feb. 25, at The Cedars with her four children by her.

She was born on Feb. 8, 1925, in Berlin, N.H., to Alphonse and Marie Anne Lessard. On June 14, 1948, she married her husband of 62 years, Henry J. Longtin Jr.

Yvette enjoyed caring for little children, especially babies, and she loved music. She loved telling stories of her fond memories growing up on a family farm in Montpelier, Vt., with her parents and eight siblings. She had a number of positions in laundry and housekeeping and caring for children in her home.

She is survived by her children, Michael Longtin of Saco, Ronald Longtin of Old Orchard Beach, Doris Longtin of Scarborough, Rachel Walker and companion, Roger Sorrells, of Poland; grandson, Nicholas Walker and wife, Jackie; and great-grandchildren, Rocky and Nora Walker of Houston, Texas; sisters, Doris Fournier of Helotes, Texas, and Claire Rossignol of Bucksport; and many nieces and nephews.

Yvette was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Henry Longtin Jr.; brothers, Leo, Roland and Gerard Lessard; sisters, Irene Demers, Lorraine Angers and Muriel Gagne; and a son-in-law, Clifford “Rocky” Walker.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thank-you to the wonderful people of Southern Maine Hospice and the caring staff at The Cedars, especially Nancy Roddick and Barb Lawrence.

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