1921 – 2015

LEWISTON — Elizabeth “Betty” Coulombe, 94, a lifetime resident of Jay, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, at Montello Manor in Lewiston, where she was a resident for one month.

She was born March 18, 1921, in Jay, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hreha Gaydos) Stoklas. Elizabeth was a 1939 graduate of Jay High School. On Nov. 26, 1942, in Brunswick, she married Jerome F. Coulombe.

After World War II, they purchased her father’s home on Otis Street and lived and raised their family there until 1976, when they moved to Barker Street.

Betty was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was an excellent cook and will be remembered by her family for her Slovak foods and pastries. Betty also enjoyed playing scrabble.

She was a communicant at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay and was a member of Daughters of Isabella.

She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Lindholm of Belgrade, Eileen Barreca of Lewiston and Kathleen Rogers of Sabattus; brother, Louis Stoklas of Jay; daughter-in-law, Gail Coulombe; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry, in December 2003, after 61 years of marriage; her son, Robert Coulombe; her sister, Mary Viger; her half-brothers, John Gaydos and Joseph Stoklas; her half-sisters, Margaret Piela and Anna Pagurko; and granddaughter, Diane Munroe.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.finleyfuneralhome.com.