Elizabeth C. Bazinet

GREENE — Elizabeth C. Bazinet, 81, of Greene passed away Thursday, July 26, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 23, 1937, in Boston, a daughter of the late Forrest and Helen (Voelker) Clark.

In 1941, the family moved to Swanville, just outside Belfast, where she attended school. She also attended school in Dorchester and Somerville, Mass. She attended high school in Belfast and later in Hartford, Conn., where she graduated from Hartford High School in 1954.

On Jan. 26, 1957, she married the love of her life, Marcel Bazinet, at St. Michael’s Church in Hartford, Conn. They lived for a short time in Glens Falls, N.Y., before returning in 1958 to Maine and her husband’s home town of Lewiston. She worked in the sales department at Geiger Bros. for 37 years, before retiring in 1995 at the age of 58.

An outdoor person, she enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens, nature and feeding every bird, squirrel and turkey in the neighborhood. She also loved crocheting afghans, doing crossword puzzles, reading, working on her computer, wintering in Florida and going out to eat with family and friends. She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Sabattus for more than 50 years.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of more than 61 years, Marcel Bazinet; three sons: Michael Bazinet and wife, Dorothy; James Bazinet; and Daniel Bazinet; five grandchildren: Jason, Leanne, Katie, Randy and Tasha; three great-grandchildren: Bobby, JaZmin and Ciara; a brother, Robert F. Clark Sr.; plus many cousins and several special nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her stepmother and her sister-in-law, Mildred.

The family would like to thank the Androscoggin Hospice staff who made Elizabeth’s last days comfortable for her and the family and friends. A special thank-you to Elizabeth’s caretaker, Dan, who made everything easier.

You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Elizabeth’s guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Elizabeth C. Bazinet