Geneva Willette Obituary (1927 - 2005)

Geneva Willette age 78 died Saturday December 31, 2005 in a Waterville hospital unexpectedly; her family was by her side. She was born in Waterville, Maine on October 8, 1927 the daughter of Maxemilien and Alice Alain Melanson. She graduated from Mt. Merici Academy in 1944. On May 22, 1954, she and Leland Willette were married in Waterville at St. Francis de Sales Church. Last year, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. This will be a memory we will all cherish. Shortly after graduating from High School, she was hired by Federal Trust Company and worked there until 1983. She then continued her banking career at People's Heritage Bank where she worked until her retirement. She was past president of Credit Women International and was involved in many church organizations including the Ladies of St. Anne and the Daughters of Isabella. Her parents had emigrated from New Brunswick, Canada in 1910 and 1919, she was very proud of her French heritage. She was an avid fan of the Boston Bruins hockey team. She was predeceased by her parents, her baby brother Paul and her granddaughter Stacy Bouchard. She will be sadly missed by her husband Leland. Daughter Karen and son-in-law Blaine Bouchard of Waterville. Son Paul and daughter-in-law Ann Quirion Willette of Waterville. grandchildren: Bill Bouchard and wife Laurie of Fairfield, Ryan Bouchard of Waterville, Heather Buck and husband Nick of Litchfield and Tyler Willette of Waterville. great-grandchildren: Nathan and Lauren Buck, Ethan and Colin Bouchard and Joshua Cunningham. She was so happily anticipating the birth of her granddaughter Alice as well as the birth of her next great-grandchild. Her very special cousins Lorraine Robitaille and Eva Allain from New Brunswick, Canada, several nieces and nephews including a special niece Eva Michaud. Friends may visit with family from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. today Monday January 2, 2005 at the Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm Street Waterville, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9 A.M. Tuesday January 3, 2005 at St. Francis de Sales Church 52 Elm Street Waterville, Maine. Committal prayers will be recited at church with burial to follow in the family lot in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery Waterville,Maine.