Charlene A. LaVerdiere

Waterville Charlene A. LaVerdiere, 69, of Waterville, passed away Sat., May 10, 2008, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor surrounded by her family after complications from cardiac surgery. She was born in Millinocket May 31, 1938 the daughter of Charles J. and Rose M. Corey Ferris. Charlene was a graduate of Waterville High School class of 1956. She was then employed as a secretary by Champlin's Insurance Agency in Waterville. In 1958 she married Paul R. LaVerdiere and with him raised four children. She worked at Sears and Roebuck Co. and later in an office position at the C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co. Charlene's home was a magnet for friends and relatives surrounding her kitchen table, always abundantly filled with her incredible cooking. She loved her family dearly and was generous to a fault. Her days could not begin without ''her puzzle'' and a cup of coffee. She was an avid reader and had an especially green thumb for grape leave vines and ''naana''. Her eight grandchildren brought her endless joy and she treasured every moment she spent with them. Charlene was predeceased by her parents and an infant brother, Edward Charles Ferris. She is survived by her husband, Paul; her two sons, Scott E. LaVerdiere, Bruce C. LaVerdiere; her daughters, Audrey E. LaVerdiere Yotides and Susan E. LaVerdiere Gauthier; two sisters, Barbara D. Ferris and her husband Ron Boulette and Susan M. Ferris and her husband Gordon Webber; eight adoring grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many other loving relatives. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Fri., May 16, 2008 at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, Front St. in Waterville with Rev. Larry Jensen officiating and Deacon Rev. Mr. Peter Joseph attending. Refreshments will be served at St. Joseph's Hall following the committal service at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove St., Waterville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church Building Fund, 3 Appleton St., Waterville. Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------