Lucille V. LaRochelle

WINSLOW – Lucille LaRochelle, 95, of Winslow passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 23, 2022 at her home in Winslow. She was born in Waterville on May 31, 1927, the daughter of Denie and Aglaee (Marcoux) Picard.

Lucille married Roland LaRochelle on Oct. 9, 1948. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devout catholic and a member of Corpus Christi Parish who truly believed and lived her faith. She devoted her life to raising and caring for all her children. She was truly in awe of all God’s creations. As a young adult her interests included skating, sledding, sewing, playing and teaching the piano. She was gifted with a beautiful voice.

She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1945. Prior to starting her family she was in sales in the catalog department with Montgomery Wards.

Lucille is survived by seven children, Muriel (Thomas) Howells, Theresa (Ronald) Bailey, Raymond (Brenda Shea), Elaine (David) McQuillan, Ann (Michael) Roderigue, Lisa (Michael) Whisman, and Donald. She was lovingly known as memere or meme L to her 16 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Roland of 70 years, twin sister Muriel; her infant daughter Francine; brothers Ronaldo, Romeo and Gilbert Picard, sisters Fernande Marcoux, Yvette Mathieu, Doris Lizotte, Julia Bolduc and Connie Bolduc.

Viewing hours are Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, ME. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Winslow followed by a burial service at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St, Waterville.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Larochelle family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.