Beverly D. Giroux

Beverly D. Giroux, 82, died June 3, 2012 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor due to complications after suffering a massive stroke. She was born in Waterville Nov. 27, 1929 the daughter of Alcide and Marie DeBlois. Bev attended local schools and graduated from Waterville High School in 1947. She worked at C.F. Hathaway Company in the office as Payroll Clerk. After four years wanting more challenges, she worked at Hollingsworth & Whitney and Scott Paper Company in the Accounting Dept. and later as Secretary to the Pulp Mill Supt. After the birth of their second son, she left Scott Paper and became a full time homemaker. Bev married Ronald on June 13, 1959 and together raised their two sons. She was most proud of her two sons involvement in sports at Waterville High and in graduating from College. She was an Eucharistic Minister for 13 years and a Religious Education Teacher. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne, serving as Secretary. She was also a former Secretary of the St. Francis de Sales Parish Council. Bev is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald L. Giroux of Waterville; two sons, James of Portland and David and wife Maria, grandson, Dave, granddaughter Natalie all of Beaumont, CA. ; two sisters-in-law, Ursula MacDougall and husband Alan of Young Harris, GA. and Betty DeBlois of Sidney; brother-in-law, Raymond Giroux of Bangor; two nieces, Jane Nutting and Stacy Mac Dougall; two nephews, Mark Mac Dougall and Todd DeBlois. The family is extremely grateful for the compassionate and professional care provided by the staff at CCU and the Grant Ortho/Neuro Medical Units at EMMC. Also special thanks to Dr. Bach, Leah and other members of the Palliative Care group-- your support was greatly appreciated. Bev was predeceased by her parents and only brother, Jean N. DeBlois. By her request there will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. next Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Notre Dame Church, 112 Silver St., Waterville. Burial will be private. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Servants of the Blessed Sacrament, 101 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901.