Marie Jeanne Beaupre

Marie Jean Beaupre, 99, of Springvale, died on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Newton Center in Sanford.She was born in Springvale, on November 26, 1916 to Eugene and Lydia (Dubois) Letourneau where she grew up and attended school. She was a lifelong resident and lived on Pleasant Street for over 60 years.After her schooling, she went to work in the shoe mills in town. She worked at local shoe shops, including Allied Shoe Shop, Universal Shoe Shop, and Corey's Shoe Shop. She valued her time at these shops; both for the love of the work and the friendships she made. Marie was loved by everyone she met and left an impression on them. She had a kind and generous spirit and put the needs of others ahead of her own. Though she never had children of her own, she was a surrogate mother to many. She will be remembered for the love and devotion she bestowed on her sister Lucy during her illness.She was a Communicant of Notre Dame Church in Springvale, and was very active in the annual church fair. Marie was known for her delicious peanut butter fudge and caramels that she sold at the fairs. She was a loving and wonderful woman, and will be missed.Marie is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Leo Beaupre who passed in 1969, her sister Lucy (Floriska) Bergeron, and her brother Robert Letourneau.Survivors include many nieces and nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the staff at the Newton Center as well as the Hospice workers for showering her with care and comfort, as well as Doctor Theresa Breault.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 26, at 10:00 A.M.at the Notre Dame Church of St. Therse Parish, 10 Payne St. Springvale followed by a burial at Notre Dame Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to donate to the charity of their choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence please click on the condolences tab to the left.