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Patricia Rena-Marie Poulin

LEWISTON – Patricia Rena-Marie Poulin, 86, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at 5:15 a.m., surrounded by her family, following a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Patricia was born in Lewiston on March 18, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Irene Rodrigue. She was also the stepdaughter of Emile Sylvain. She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1958 and continued her education at Pelletier’s Beauty School. On June 6, 1959, she married the love of her life, the late Normand R. Poulin, and they shared 48 years of marriage.

A dedicated and hardworking woman, Patricia was self-employed as a beautician for 15 years. She later worked at Cablevision for 24 years as an office manager, retiring in 2001. She was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish and also served as president of the Hillside Family Riders snowmobile club.

Patricia loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling, dancing, swimming, reading and watching the New England Patriots.

She is survived by her son, Dan Poulin and his wife, Sue, of Gray, Ron Poulin of Auburn, and her daughter, Jenn, and her husband, Jody Demers, of Lewiston. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dan Poulin Jr. and his wife, Kim, and their children Austin, Aiden, Avannah, and Ayson; Matt Poulin; Tracy Graves and their daughter Amelia; Meagan Poulin-King and her husband Nick King; Emily Poulin; David Demers and his wife, Michaela; and Alex Demers and his partner Aidan Kelly. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Raymond Poulin of Turner.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to her Andwell nursing team for their care and loving support during her home care.

A visitation for Patricia will be held at The Fortin & Pinette Group, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210, on March 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240, on March 28, at 11 a.m. Committal Prayers will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Deer Road, Lewiston, on March 28, at 12:15 p.m.

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