Sister Yvette Poulin, CSJ Obituary (1924 - 2014)

Waterville - Sister Yvette Poulin, CSJ, formerly known as Sr. Ste. Lucille, 89, died April 15, 2014 at Mount St. Joseph in Waterville. She was born in Waterville, July 18, 1924 the daughter of Joseph and Emilia Shank Poulin. Sister attended Saint Francis de Sales School and Mount Merici Academy in Waterville. She received a BS degree from Saint Joseph College in Windham. She also pursued studies at l'Universite Catholique de Paris while she was in France. Sister entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Lyon in South Berwick in 1943. From 1945 to 1970 she taught at Holy Family School in Lewiston. Upon leaving Lewiston, Sister served as Provincial bookkeeper in Winslow. Her last assignment was at the service of the retire priests at Mount St. Joseph in Waterville where she was sacristan and supervisor of maintenance. She retired at Fontbonne Community, Mount St. Joseph in Jan. 2007. Sister is survived by one sister, Theresa Cote and sister-in-law, Muriel Poulin of Kentucky; several cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Gertrude Poulin and Lucille Breton; brothers, Alfred and Adrian Poulin; brothers-in-law, Jean Paul Breton, Hubert Caron and Frederic Cote. Sister Yvette was a joyful and prayerful woman who loved music, arts and crafts. The Eucharist was the center of her life. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Apr. 22 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 A.M. Wed., Apr. 23 at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow. Burial will be at a later date in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville. The Sisters of Saint Joseph wish to express their gratitude to the Nursing Staff at Mount St. Joseph for the love and outstanding care they provided Sr. Yvette. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for Sister Yvette Poulin may be sent to Sisters of Saint Joseph Ministry Fund, 100 Pleasant St., Waterville, ME 04901. An on-line guest book may be signed and condolences may be expressed at www.gallantfh.com.