Geneva M. Cochran Obituary (1950 - 2008)

Winslow Geneva M. Cochran, 58 of Bert St. went to be with the Lord early Mon. July 21, 2008 at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville with her family at her side. She was born in Ft. Kent, June 4, 1950 the daughter of Leonide and Mabel Theriault Michaud Sr. She was a very active member of the North Vassalboro Baptist Church involved in the Women's Ministry, greeter at the door, and the Bread Ministry. She attended her son, Danny's hockey games as his cheerleader with pom poms and friend Peggy Jason with a cow bell supporting his whole team. Geneva loved gardening, backyard work, nature, birds, ocean, and her dogs, 'Kyle' and 'Spunky'. She had attended dance recitals and custom designs. She was predeceased by both parents and her brother, Leonide Michaud, Jr. who died in 2003. She is survived by her husband, David J. Cochran of Winslow; a son, Danny J. Waceken and wife Elizabeth of Vassalboro; three sisters, Madeline Theriault of Waterville, Doris Jandreau of Sidney and Linda Shorey of Winslow; two grandchildren, Abby and Calid Waceken; loved by two special nieces, Sandra Cormier and Michelle Johnson; also by other nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff on 3 North at MaineGeneral Med. Ctr. Thayer Unit and Dr. Andrew Hertler. All will miss her smiley face. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on both Wed. and Thurs. July 23 and 24 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Fri., July 25 at the North Vassalboro Baptist Church, Main St., No. Vassalboro with Rev. Steven Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter Inc., 28 Ticonic St., Waterville, ME 04901 or to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd., Waterville, ME 04901.