Bertha S. Lemieux
SANFORD – Bertha S. Lemieux, 89, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, surrounded by her children.
She was born on Sept. 25, 1934, in Sanford, the daughter of Honorat and Regina Cote. She attended Sanford schools and was a member of the class of 1952. She worked in the local woolen mills until she met the “love of her life”, Gerard Lemieux. They were married for 67 years until his passing in 2019.
Bertha was a devout Catholic and lived her life with grace in the Lord’s name. She was a lifelong member of the Daughters of Isabella.
Some of her passions included cooking, entertaining friends, having family parties and traveling with family and friends. Bertha and Gerry enjoyed many wonderful trips around the world. She also loved walking. In her late 60s and into her 70s, she won many Senior Olympic medals for 5K walking in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Bertha and Gerry lived in Sanford until they moved as a military family to Fort Knox, Ky., and to Greentown, Ohio. Later, they resided back in Sanford but wintered for many years in Myrtle Beach, S.C., enjoying their retirement years.
She was beloved by all who knew her and had such a kind and gentle demeanor. We will miss her so……Until we meet again.
She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard; brothers Robert and Roger Cote, and sisters Theresa Cloutier, and Claire Morin.
She is survived by her sister, Gertrude (Raymond) Landry of Okatie, S.C.; five children, Laurie-Anne Martin of Shapleigh, Laurette (Douglas) Ford of Sanford, Lorraine Lemieux of Sanford, Andre (Carol) Lemieux of Lebanon, Robert (Tanja) Lemieux of Pickerington, Ohio, sister-in-law, Rita Cote, of Springvale, brother-in-law, Bob Bisson of Springvale; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave., Sanford. Interment to take place at Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery immediately following.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence visit http://www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to:
Maryknoll Missions
at: https://maryknollsociety.org/
D.A.V. Disabled American Veterans at
https://www.dav.org/ways-to-give/ or
St. Jude Research Hospital
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