Beatrice Lillian Legere

SANFORD - Beatrice Lillian (Plante) Legere died peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 29, 2022. Beatrice was born in Sanford on April 24, 1933, the daughter of Ovila Plante and Corinne (Lehouillier) Plante. She was a life-long Sanford resident and graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1951. Beatrice married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Legere, in 1954. Together they raised five children. They also raised their nephew Craig for five years as if he were their own. From an early age, Beatrice enjoyed basketball, skiing at Beaver Hill, swimming, riding her bicycle and playing the piano. She continued these activities into her adult life and shared them with her family. She was known for her great hand-knit ski hats, a few are still in use today. Bea especially loved gathering with family and friends, skiing on weekends at Moose Mountain, playing cards, baking and eating desserts - the sweeter, the better. Beatrice was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, and a devout Catholic. She did volunteer work for the Church and she also taught yoga at local nursing homes. Beatrice was predeceased by her parents, her two brothers, Fr. Paul Plante and Michel Plante, and one sister, Jacqueline Ingvalson. She is survived by her husband Bob of 68 years, her children: Susan Roberts and husband Warren of Shapleigh, Stephen Legere and wife Fabiane of Billerica, MA, Richard Legere and wife Linda, of Lovell, Ann Marie Eaton and husband Ernie, of Kennebunk, and James Legere and wife Kathy, of Georgetown, CO, eleven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, her sister Irene Roberge, and many nieces and nephews. Bea’s family is grateful for the warm and wonderful care she received at Pinnacle Sanford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 12 at 10:00 AM. at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave, Sanford. Burial will be at St. Ignatius Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to, St Thomas School, The Donna Jacques Scholarship Program, 69 North Avenue, Sanford, Maine 04073. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.