LEWISTON — Marie Estelle (Soulnier) St. Pierre, 88, passed away Friday, Aug. 31.

She was born in New Bedford, Mass., Sept. 12, 1923, the daughter of the late Oliver and Victoria Soulnier. In her youth, she was raised and schooled in New Bedford. She cared for her sick mother until her passing all the while helping raise numerous nieces and nephews of her brothers, who were at work. One of which, Robert Sylvia, who became the godfather to her son, Paul.

In 1960, she moved to Alhambra, Calif., and on Dec. 7, 1963, she married J.A. Robert St. Pierre at St. Anthony Catholic Church in San Gabriel, Calif. In 1964, they moved to Lewiston and on May 25, 1966, Estelle gave birth to her son, Paul C. St. Pierre.

In 1974, she joined Cub Scout Pack 116, in Lewiston, to be an assistant Den Mother to her son’s Den. In 1976, she became Den 1 Leader and maintained that position for the next 13 years, long after her son had moved on touching the lives of many scouts along the way.

She received an award for 15 years of dedicated service and giving of herself unselfishly to others. Estelle and her husband were involved in the Young at Heart Bowling League.

She loved doing crafts and would teach with the patience of a saint. As a wife and mother she was the best anyone could ask for. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and a realistic outlook on life and death. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many.

She was predeceased by nine brothers and five sisters.

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