Sr. Marie Therese Beaudoin Obituary (1922 - 2009)

Waterville Sr. Marie Therese Marie Laure Beaudoin, 87, died Mon. Feb. 16, 2009 at Mount St. Joseph. She was born in Lewiston Feb. 8, 1922 the daughter of Alcide and Marie Alice Bilodeau Beaudoin, the oldest of six children. She attended Holy Family School, St. Peter's Cours Superieur and Lewiston High School. She received her B.A. degree at Regis College, MA, her M.S.W. at the University of Michigan and attended l'Institut Catholique in Paris, France, where she received her certification in French. In 1943 Sr. Marie Therese entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon making her first profession in 1945. She was a teaching principal during some 25 years in Chisholm, Jackman, Lewiston and Winslow Catholic Schools. During her second career, as a social worker, she served one year in France. In 1952 the was involved in the construction of Marie Joseph Emergency Hospital in Jackman. In 1964 she was connected with the transformation and administration of Sisters' Hospital into Mount St. Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville. In 1972 Sister was involved with the planning, construction and administration of Deering Pavilion, a residential home for the elderly in Portland. From 1976 to 1994 Sr. Marie Therese was comissioned as provincial treasurer. After her golden jubilee, Sister served as archivist of the Maine province. A member of Faith in Action and Hospice Volunteers, she gave spiritual support to the sick, the dying and bereaved. Sr. Marie Therese was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Jean Paul Beaudoin; four sisters, Marie Therese Lugner, Jacqueline Michaud, Yvette Grondin and Pauline Beaudoin. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Tues., Feb. 17 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wed., Feb. 18 at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow. Committal prayers will be said at church with burial to follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Ministry Fund of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 93 Halifax St., Winslow, ME 04901. The Sisters of Saint Joseph extend their most sincere appreciation to all who cared for Sr. Marie Therese during her illness. especially the Nursing Staff at Mount St. Joseph and the HealthReach personnel. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------