Laura Rodrigue Obituary (1923 - 2013)

On Monday December 9th, Laura Helaine Poissonnier Rodrigue 90, peacefully passed into the hands of God at Lakewood Nursing Home in Waterville. Laura was born on August 24, 1923 in Waterville as the 2nd youngest of 16 children to Pierre Poissonnier and Olive Michaud , both of Madawaska. Laura was married in November of 1940 to Noel Amie Rodrigue at St. Francis de Sales Church on Elm Street in Waterville. Except during the time of her husband's military service between 1942 to 1945, during which time they lived on Staten Island, New York, she lived the remainder of her life in Winslow and was a member of St. John the Baptist Church. Laura was predeceased by her husband of 65 years and is survived by 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; her son Rodney Peter Rodrigue and daughter-in-law Marion Maria Plessner Rodrigue of Longwood, Florida and granddaughter Courtney Margaret Rodrigue Hubsher and her husband Albin Hubsher of Orlando, Florida; grandson Ryan Rodney Rodrigue of Morrill, Maine; great-granddaughter Jazmin Tammy Rodrigue, grandson Christopher Michael Rodrigue, wife Ashley Rodrigue and great-grandson Christopher Michael Rodrigue all of Greenville, N.Y.; granddaughter Cara Anne Rodrigue Dumond and her husband Eric Dumond and twin great-grandchildren Taylor and Tyler all of Greenville , N.Y.; her daughter Linda Marie Rodrigue Matthews of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; and her son Terry James Rodrigue , grandson Alex Noel Rodrigue and grand-daughter Malani Esme Rodrigue all of Boulder, Colorado. Laura is also survived by her brother Albert Poissonnier of Waterville, Maine and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws as well as very close friends and neighbors. She dedicated her life to her family and was a wonderfully supportive wife to her husband. She had a long and healthy life, enjoyed the love of family and friends and passed into God's hands peacefully. Due to inclement weather, A mass of Christian burial and burial will be held at 11 A.M. Sat., Jan 11, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow. Arrangements were made with Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm Street Waterville. A register book may be signed and condolences may be expressed at www. gallantfh.com