1922 – 2016

LEWISTON — Jeanne M. Boulay, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6 at the Marshwood Nursing Home in Lewiston.

She was born in Van Buren on March 21, 1922, the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Roy) Morin.

At age 15, after moving to Lewiston, Jeanne went to work at the Hill Mill Division in the weave room in Lewiston, where she worked for 30 plus years. On Sept. 27, 1941 Jeanne married Leo Champagne at St. Louis Church in Auburn and they had five children together. After Leo passed away in 1984, she married Paul Boulay in 1986 until his passing in 2003. She spent the last seven years of her life at the Marshwood Nursing Home.

Jeanne loved to garden, and was known to have a “green thumb” and the most beautiful garden. She enjoyed the company of her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren, and would cook when they came to her house. She would often be heard singing her favorite tune, “God Bless America”.

Jeanne is survived by her sons, Fernand and his wife, Nancy Champagne, of Terryville, Conn., James and his wife, Lorraine, of Lewiston, and Paul Champagne of Lewiston; her sister, Bertha Sirois of Hollywood, Fla.; her brother, Gerald Morin of Auburn; her 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her two husbands; her daughter, Jacqueline Champagne; her son, Joseph Champagne; her five brothers; her two sisters; her daughter-in-law, Lise Champagne; her grandchildren, David Houde and Judy Watson; and her great-grandson Mark Houde.

The family would like to send out a special thank you to the staff at Marshwood Nursing Home, especially Rachel, Jessica, Tamara, Debbie and Susan and her students; as well as the staff at Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice; and to many others who cared for Jeanne.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories or offer their condolences by visiting Jeanne’s online guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.