LEWISTON — Tina L. Kivus, 58, of Leeds passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston.
She was born in Lewiston, on Oct. 24, 1958, the daughter of Shirley O’Brien and Robert Becker. Tina enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, along with embroidery, sewing and crocheting.
She is survived by her longtime partner, Gregg Gosselin; her four beautiful children, Amy Kivus-Rouleau, Jena Kivus, Shauna Kivus and Derek Gosselin; her three sisters, Marie Schenk, Christine Voytko and Linda Bourque; her niece, Cara Sardella; nephew, Cody Coburn; and her four fabulous grandchildren, Jasmine, Emma, Ethan and Jaelyn.
She was predeceased by her parents.
“Remember me with smiles and laughter for that’s how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with sadness and tears then don’t remember me at all.”

Tina L. Kivus
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