Beatrice G. Paradis Obituary (1922 - 2012)

Winslow Beatrice G. Paradis, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Lakewood in Waterville after a brief illness. She was born in Waterville, Dec. 30, 1922 the daughter of Arthur and Eldora Mae Bennett Brillard. She was a 1941 graduate of Waterville High School. Mrs. Paradis was a communicant of St John the Baptist Church in Winslow. She worked at C.F. Hathaway for over 40 years, where she met and married her husband and love of her life, Paul Paradis in 1949 . They enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas and Hawaii before his death in 1985. She was an avid Red Sox fan. Special thanks to caring and loving friends, Pat Massey and Carol Huard for the many things they did for her. Also to Buddy Oviatt who was a good friend to her and to all the wonderful neighbors who knew her affectionately as Aunt Bea. Thanks to all the nursing staff at Lakewood Manor for the outstanding kindness and quality care that she received in her final days. Mrs. Paradis was predeceased by her parents; husband, Paul Paradis in 1985; brother, Eugene Brillard who died at age 18 and a brother-in-law, Bernard Gilbert in 1988. She is survived by two sisters, Lucille Morrissette and husband Carroll of Waterville and Gloria Gilbert of Winslow; nieces and nephews, Robert Morrissette and significant other Tammy Card of Scarborough; Kathleen Desrosiers and husband Rene of Winslow; Gail Oviatt, Gwen Yueh and husband Alan all of Durham, N.C.; Gary Gilbert of Winslow; great nieces and nephews, Ryan Morrissette of Grand Junction, CO.; Asher, Hannah, Joshua and Caleb Yueh all of Durham, N.C. By her request, there will be no hours of visitation. A graveside service will be held at noontime 12 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.