Jestel E. Bolduc

jestel bolduc

June 28, 1932 ~ September 10, 2020


Resided in: Cape Elizabeth, ME

Cape Elizabeth- Jestel E. Bolduc, 88, died peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Maine Medical Center following a brief illness, her loving family was by her side . Jessie was born in Winslow, Maine, the daughter of the late Alfred A. and Eva M. (LaCasse) Cyr. She graduated from Winslow High School in the class of 1950. On June 30, 1956 she married Emile A. Bolduc, Jr., at St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow, Maine. Jessie worked as a secretary at Waterville Senior High School for more than 20 years. Her greatest accomplishment was her responsibilities as a wife and mother, she worked very hard at raising her family and was always proud of her husband and children. Together, Jessie and Emile made yearly vacations with the family to Rangeley Lake. From the early 1960's well into the 1990's they would rent a cabin, pack up the family and head off to Rangeley to enjoy the fishing and time spent together as a family. She enjoyed yoga, Zumba, loved adult coloring and enjoyed ushering at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. She also took several classes at the University of Southern Maine because she believed in lifelong learning. Jessie was predeceased by her husband, Emile A. Bolduc in 2002; and a sister, Jeanne\e Hebert. She is survived by two daughters, Susan and her husband Frank McGuan of NV, and Margaret Forsley of Cape Elizabeth; a son Guy and his wife Kathy Bolduc of Iowa; a brother Daniel and his wife Patricia Cyr of Winslow; four grandchildren, Sean McGuan of NV, Eric and his wife Jaime McGuan of WI, Eli Forsley of FL, and Desiree Plata and her husband Ricky Misiaszek of MA; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Faith Stilphen and the entire staff at The Landing at Cape Elizabeth for their excellent care and support of Jessie over the last six years. At the family's request all services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Jessie's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in Jestel's memory to: Multiple Sclerosis Society www.mymsaa.org

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  1. I drive by your old house in Waterville everyday. I remember all the good times I had with Sue , Margaret, and Guy. I give my condolences to all of your family. You were a great neighbor. Dan Barnes

    – Daniel Barnes

  2. My condolences to Jessie’s Family. I worked with her a Northeast Laboratory. Couldn’t wait for her to get to work. She and I shared memories of our family with one another. Jessie was the Sweetest Lady. I enjoyed every moment I had with her. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Carla Parlin

    – Carla Parlin

  3. Our thoughts go out to Susan, Margaret and Guy upon Jessie’s passing. Emile, Jessie and the kids were wonderful neighbors and brought great joy to our family during our time on Franklin Street. Although we’ve lost touch over the years, Jessie’s ever-present smile and contagious optimism has always been a pleasant memory for our family. Mike, Jill and Jaime Grant

    – Mike Grant

  4. My sympathies to the Bolduc family. Jestel was a sweet lovely lady to everyone she knew. Lee DuPerry

    – Lee DuPerry


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