Regina Godin

Regina Theriault Godin, 93, a resident of Lebanon, Maine for 18 years, died Friday, July 13, 2007. As was her wish, Regina died peacefully at home surrounded by her children after a long battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and dementia. She was born February 5, 1914 in Fort Kent, Maine to the late Arsene and Melvina (Corriveau) Theriault. Her husband, Gilbert Henry Godin, predeceased her in 1967. Together they had a very large family, which included 19 children that Regina always found time to care for. In addition to being a full time homemaker, she was a hardworking woman who made sure her children got what they needed, whether that meant working alongside them for many years in the potato fields or working in a sewing factory. Regina always did whatever she could to make ends meat and support her family. Her children were her pride and joy and she selflessly gave everything for them; she never stopped giving until the good Lord decided to bring her home to Him. Regina will be greatly missed by all but never forgotten.Mrs. Godin was predeceased by several brothers and sisters; two daughters, Geraldine Godin Saucier and Rena Godin and a son, Gilman Godin.Surviving are three sisters, Jeanette Theriault and Rela Potvin of Fort Kent, ME and Alexina Vincent of West Chester, PA; 11 sons and their spouses, Melvin and Pauline of Wallagrass, ME, Maurice and Doloris of Corinth, ME, Hubert and Joyce of New Britain, CT, Allen and Brenda of Plainville, CT, David of Bristol, CT, Gilbert, Jr. and Arlene, Roger and Maryanne, Bertrand and Yvonne, Philip and Laura, Patrick and Laurie, and Rodney and Arlene, all from Lebanon, ME; 5 daughters and their spouses, Kathleen and Thomas Martin of Bristol, CT, Marie "Madeline" and Ronald Sonier of Plainville, CT, Albertine Picard, Glenda and Roy Chamberland, and Darlene and Allyre Ouellette, all from Lebanon, ME; 48 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 15th at Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located on Main Street in Springvale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Notre Dame Church in Springvale on Monday, July 16th at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the Daigle & Nadeau Funeral home in Fort Kent on Tuesday, July 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment will take place at St. Louis Cemetery in Fort Kent on Wednesday, July 18th.The family wishes to extend their thanks to Hospice of Southern Maine for their dedication and compassion in caring for Regina during her final hours.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Southern Maine, 901 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103. To leave a message of condolence, please use the condolences tab to the left.