Sonia M. Croteau Obituary (1943 - 2011)

Sonia M. Croteau passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her last days of life. Sonia was born in Waterville, Maine on February 21, 1943, the daughter of Dr. Fred & Carmen Daviau Toulouse. She was a lifelong resident of Waterville where she enjoyed being close family and friends. Sonia went to Mount Merici and then graduated from Waterville High School. She was a homemaker for most of her life and dedicated her life to her family and friends, always helping others. For years she worked for the Maine Veteran's Shelter and traveled around the state helping our veterans. Other jobs she had over the years included the Thomas College dinning hall, Dunkin' Donuts, Zayre's Department Store, and McClellan's Department Store . Sonia is survived by her daughter Kimberly Carreau of Winslow; sons Craig Clyde and wife Kelly of Winslow; Colley Croteau and fiance Jackie Board of Ellicott, Maryland; Grandchildren Courtney and Cierra Clyde, Caitlyn Carreau, two sisters Jean Toulouse of Oregon, Louise Toulouse of Virginia Beach, Virginia. And many special nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her late husband Colin Croteau, Parents Dr. Fred & Carmen Toulouse, Granddaughter Christy Clyde, Son-in-law Andrew Carreau, a special caregiver and friend Juliette Pelletier. Sonia was compassionate and had many passions in life. One of the biggest was the love of photography she would always have a camera in hand to capture a piece of time so we could share it later. She loved spending time with her granddaughters and family, traveling, working at flea markets, shopping, gardening, going to the coast and having lobster, writing letters, reality shows, talking on the phone and would always remember to send a card or call extended family on birthdays or holidays. Her family would like to thank Dr. Farrington and the ICU Staff at Inland Hospital for the excellent care they provided for her in the last days of her life. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant St. Waterville, followed by a burial service at St. Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St. Waterville. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life following services at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Silver Street, Waterville. Flowers and donations may be sent to Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm St., Waterville, ME. 04901