Colleen Ann Poulin
AUBURN – Colleen Ann Poulin passed away at home on April 2, 2022, after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Lewiston on December 23, 1944, to Charles and Maxine Froton. Educated locally, she graduated Lewiston High School, Class of ‘62, attended Bernard’s School of Hairdressing, and studied Radiology at CMMC. On January 20, 1964, she met the love of her life, Carroll Poulin Jr., and they were married on August 1st of that year. Colleen would work alongside her husband as the secretary of their family business, Carroll’s Music Center, until its closure in 2009. Carroll and Colleen spent their retirement in the company of their friends and family, enjoying time at their summer home in Old Orchard Beach with many walks in search of sea glass. Colleen is survived by her husband Carroll; her brother Gregory Froton; her daughter Cherie Caouette; and her grandchildren Christopher and Katelyn Szustak. Visitation will be held at East Auburn Baptist Church on Friday, April 8, from 9 – 11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. Memories may be shared at http://www.albert-burpee.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Services, 15 Strawberry Avenue,Lewiston, ME 04240.
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