Geraldine M. Chartrand

LEWISTON – Geraldine M. Chartrand, 79, a resident of Spofford Street in Lewiston, died Saturday, June 26, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. Born in Newport, R.I., on May 25, 1942, she was the daughter of Dennis and Gertrude Corey Correia. Educated in Rhode Island schools, she lived in Connecticut for several years, moving to Lewiston in 1970. Gerry worked as a stitcher in the local shoe industry until her retirement due to illness at the age of 53. A devout Christian, she enjoyed bible study and going to church, but especially loved time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A member of the Lewiston Christian Fellowship, she is survived by a son, Alfred Messenger and wife Victoria of New Britain, Conn., a daughter, Linda Baugh of Lewiston, a brother, Clayton of Caribou, a sister, Grace Frances of Riverside, Calif., 10 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sons, George and Kenneth Messenger, and a sister, Mary O’Connor.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Albert and Burpee Funeral Home on Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., followed by private committal services at Gracelawn Memorial Park.

Condolences and memories may be shared at http://www.albert-burpee.com.

Donations may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice.