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Beatrice Robichaud Obituary
I am Beatrice Robichaud. I was born in Kent Junction N.B. Canada on August 3, 1917. I was only 2 lbs. when I was born and was kept warm in my grandfathers' wood stove side oven. I was not expected to survive, but God had other plans. My parents, Joe & Lena Comeau died when I was very young. My family was separated and I washed floors, made beds and housecleaned for my room and board. I married Yvon Robichaud in October of 1944. We moved to the States in 1950 with our 5 children to make a better life for our family. I later had 4 more children. Once my twins were in school, I found that I could work with babies at the Burbank Hospital as an Attendant. I was so Blessed to hold many newborn babies and feed, rock and clothe them, and did so for 17 years. I loved caring for them and everyone there called me "Bea". My body became afflicted with "Alzheimers Disease". It is the greatest brain robbery of all time. I couldn't be left alone. Now, I needed someone to hold me and care for me and clothe me and I was fortunate to have so many loving and caring family, friends and care givers at the GVNA and the HIGHLANDS. I would have liked to say a big Thank you to each of you, but could not remember the words, so if I smiled at you I was saying thank you to all the "helping hands" all of my caregivers gave to me. I was so proud of my 9 children and my 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren and tried to instill in them to respect the law and love one another and no matter what, ALWAYS do good and always do what is right. Help works both ways and goes a long way...91 years.
I lived a good life and now will be returned to my parents, my sisters, Irene, Mellida, Arthemise, and brothers, Tilmon and Alex all who went before me and my late husband Yvon Robichaud who died in August of 2004, and my daughter Jeannette Haenish who died in June of 2008, and my granddaughter Nancy Robichaud who left us in 2002.
Beatrice will be sadly missed by those left behind. Her five sons, Rene Robichaud, Clarence Robichaud and wife Anise, Yvon Robichaud and wife Susan, Ronald Robichaud and wife Cathy, Donald Robichaud, and 3 daughters, Muriel Leger and husband Emery, Diane Lashua and husband Dewey, Rose Mary Richard and her husband, Roger, all her grand and great grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews and in-laws here in the states as well as in Canada and by all those who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of her life well lived, was held Thursday 10/23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road in Fitchburg, MA 01420; and her funeral services at St. Joseph Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg were held on Friday October 24th at 10:00 AM. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the GVNA-Adult Day Health Care Ctr., 481 Electric Avenue in Fitchburg, or the Alzheimers unit Activities Program of "The Highlands", Nichols Road in Fitchburg.
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for Beatrice Robichaud
Janet L Williamson Pinkerton
November 5, 2008
I met this beautiful lady when I lived with her son Rene for 2 yrs many yrs ago. She never failed to make me feel welcome and loved when in her presence. Even when I called and talked to her and Yvon over the yrs..she always..always..wanted me to "come home". Broke my heart that I could not. Bea,I will always love you both for your acceptance of me.I will never forget the love that you have shown me all these many yrs. God bless you
dierdre kenney
November 4, 2008
Although I don't know you, I have never read a more extrodinary obituary, you were truly loved. god bless
barbara gignilliat
October 30, 2008
i did not know this amazeing lady but the tears came to my eyes reading her obituary, her family must truly be blessed to have had the honor of knowing her, i wish i did. keep her memory alive with your thoughts of her...... bless each and every one of you
tara
October 30, 2008
i do not know beatrice robichaud, however, after reading this obit, which is one of the most touching obits i have ever read, i can only imagine how close her family is. her family must think it quite an honor to have been raised by such a wonderful soul. god bless you all.
BECKY
October 30, 2008
I have never read something so beautiful, it moved me to tears....I did not know Mrs. Robichaud, but feel like i do after reading about her life and wonderful loving family....My deepest condolences to your family and friends~
Mary Seferi
October 30, 2008
I send my love and my gratitude for the life of Bea. I never met her or her family, but this tribute to her life has touched me deeply. My Mom died almost 2 yrs ago and I feel her love and connection to me every day.God bless Bea's family. I know she is safe and happy in our Fathers arms. Bea's life is a shining example to all of us. Thank You, Mary Seferi
Annette Courtemanche(Robichaud)
October 29, 2008
Hello, and my condolences to the entire family.
I know that you do not know who I am but, I am your second cousin. Your grandfather Amedee Robichaud and my father Edward Robichaud were brothers. I am Edward's youngest child of nine, Annette.
I knew just two of the oldest children in your family. My father sponsored your mother and father to come to Fitchburg from Canada. That must have been in 1950 becasue I was in the eighth grade at St. Joseph's Elementary School at that time. After school I used to go to help your mom with housework becasue she was going to have the third baby in the family. They were living off of Fairmount St. at that time.
I remember her as one of the most pleasant, humble, and patient people that I have ever known.
I visited Mononcle Amedee and Matante Annie, your grandparents and my aunt and uncle, in St. Antoine, Canada and that is where I met your mother for the first time. I was only 10 at that time.
I know that you will hold many fond memories of a wonderful person and will miss her very much.
Cheryl White
October 28, 2008
To the Robichaud family,
I just read the beautiful praise of your mother. Although I didn't know her personally, most of us went to St. Joseph's School as children, so a few of the family I remember. I hope that there is comfort in all of the happy memories that you share. My sincere condolences to family and friends.
Jack & Thelma Medley
October 25, 2008
We only met Beatrice once, but remember the beauty in her atitude towards her life & that of her family. We visited her with our friends Diane & Dewey. Will always remember all the love that she showed that day.
Rene Robichaud
October 24, 2008
To all of you who helped ease, through sharing, our grief, we thank you. To the many strangers who took the time to send a message, we thank you. It was like mom still passing a message of love to have touched so many unknown to us. This, i believe will forever be mom's legacy, she will always live on through love of others. Her eulogy was yet another lesson of life rather than of a passing in death.
Clayton Gleason
October 24, 2008
I am sorry for your loss.
Janey L
October 23, 2008
My condolences to this beautiful woman's loving family.I dont think I've ever been as touched as I was while reading about Bea's life.
My sister and I were both born at Burbank maybe she was there : )
Again my deepest condolences to the family.
Susan
October 23, 2008
That is the most beautiful obituary I have ever read! It is obvious that Beatrice was a very special lady and much loved by her family. I am so sorry for your loss, I am sure she is smiling down on all of you. God bless!
Linda Gagliardi
October 23, 2008
I do not know her or her family, what a wonderful story of life, my sympathies to the family.
Martine Savoie
October 23, 2008
Ma tante Beatrice was a great lady and will be missed my all of us. Martine and Glen
RN/Alzheimer's Caregiver
October 23, 2008
To the Robichaud Family:
I did not know "Bea" but I had to say, that was one of the most beautiful tributes I have ever read! What a special lady and what a special family. My thoughts and prayers are with you....continue to dance in the rain!
cheryl deprospo
October 23, 2008
I have just read the most awe inspiring recollection of a life. "Bea" was truly a remarkable woman. I only wish I had known her. My heartfelt sympathy to all the entire family, but I know you carry great memories and they will bring you an enormous amount of peace. God bless you all and especially "bea"
Cheryl DeProspo
Joyce Lin
October 23, 2008
Although I never met Beatrice, I feel I know her through RoseMary.
She was a woman to admire.
My heartfelt sympathies to the entire Robichaud family.
God bless.
Joyce
Barbara & Don Haenisch
October 23, 2008
To The Robichaud Family
We know how much you are hurting right now, because no matter how long we have our loved ones here, we want them longer.
It' never easy to say good-bye to them, but all the happy times and the memories we have of them will help us threw.
When I lost my aunt last year, it was so difficult to think of life without her, i still sometimes catch myself wanting to call her and tell her something, and I remember I can't, that's the hard part. But then I smile and think she must be laughting at me.And that makes it ok. You will have alot of lonesome days, but you will also have a lot of happy memories, and laughs.
I remember your mom working at Burbank when my Heidi was born, Heidi was a preemie and only weighted 4lbs., your mom came into my room and told me the story of how little she was when she was born, and told me not to cry my baby would be fine.
That night when all the other mothers where able to feed and hold thier babies, I couldn't because mine was in the incubator, and in those days they kept the babies in the nursery.
Your mom came into my room and asked "would you like to go see your baby" I said " the Dr. said I couldn't get out of bed"
Your mom went and got a wheelchair for me, and off we went to the nursey, she knew I needed to hold my little 4lb. baby, she helped me put on the robe and gloves and threw the incubator window I was able to hold my baby.
I never did or will I ever forget that special moment.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your lost.
She was special.
Cindy Winslow
October 23, 2008
The staff at the Fitchburg Adult Day Health Center are saddened about the news of Bea's passing. We shall remember many things about her; what a lady Bea was, her infectious bright smile, the song about tears on her pillow, dancing with her husband and those little "taps" as one passed by her. We will always have many happy memories of our "Queen Bea"
A Friend
October 23, 2008
I have never met this wonderful person. May God shine his heavenly light upon her and she enjoy in the Kingdom of Heaven with all her loved ones who have passed. May the memories of her splendid life follow all that walk in her path , may her laughter fill the hearts of all that are on earth as we know it. God Bless this sole.
kenneth haenisch
October 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with our whole family,We will miss meme very much she was so beautiful and always smiling just like Jeannette No matter how much pain or loss comes through those women were always smiling ...God Bless Them Both...
We love you Meme Rest With all The Beautiful Angels They Have All been waiting...Love Kenny-Ken,Crystal, and the Girls xoxoxoxoxo
Jennifer Lambert
October 22, 2008
To my Family,
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
?Copyright 1998-2008
Jennifer Lambert
October 22, 2008
Meme you will be loved and missed forever, you were the kindest and most sincere person i knew. I will always remeber Friday nights at your house when we were kids watching the Dukes of Hazard. You would make us all our own bowl of popcorn and then clean up and sometimes miss your favorite T.V. show Dallas just for us! You were the best! We LOVE you very much!!!
Love ,
Your Grandaughter Jennifer(Robichaud) Lambert, Jason and Jordan
RONALD robichaud
October 22, 2008
Words cannot express the way cathy and i feel about mom, having her live with us for a yr and a half after my dad died . we loved and enjoyed having her and if not for her diabetis and alzheimies disease she would have still been with us.thank god for allowing us the chance to be with her when she passed she will be missed dearly but never forgotton. It was a pleasure careing for her, in her time of need just to see her beautiful smile made our day LOVE YOU ALWAYS MOM RONALD&CATHY
Rose Mary Richard
October 22, 2008
Mom was our "Queen Mom". Our matriarch that kept us all togeter sometimes with Elmers Glue. She was a strong woman who always did or said the right thing. Our fond memories of struggle and triumph will forever be associated with mom. She
was one special lady.Keeping her going was easy, letting go of her is hard. But just as she kept our house warm and us fed, she's doing it again to prepare for us when it's our time...and it is well. I'll miss you mom.
your daughter Diane
October 22, 2008
Mom will remain in our hearts forever. Her love of family, her compassion for others, her loving all children not just her own, and her never forgetable smile. She loved babies and cared for many through the years providing them the same care as her own. Even though Mom had Alzheimers it never failed to amaze us that we could see that spark in her eye and at times a remembrance of the past. We now have another guardian angel to watch over us.
Ginette Huston
October 22, 2008
Tante Beatrice was one of the kindest and gentlest aunts anyone could have. My cousins were so lucky to have had her as their mother.
To Rene, Muriel, Diane, Clarence, Rose-Marie, Junior, Donald and Ronald: It must be comforting to know that she's is now in the company of uncle Yvon, Jeannette, and Nancy - all good people, all in heaven.
Brenda Forest
October 22, 2008
Rosemary, So sorry for your loss, my mom too was at the Highlands on the fourth floor for eight years with Dementia and just passed in August so I know what you went through all those years, what a beautiful obituary for your mom! She sounded like a special women and mother. My deepest condolences to you and your family and hope you find comfort knowing she is at peace. Brenda Forest of Poirier Realty
Muriel Leger
October 22, 2008
Mom loved to sing, and instilled in us the love of singing. Her favorite times were when she was holding a baby or small child in her arms, sitting and rocking in a rocking chair, and singing her own lullabies to them... She spent her years at home taking care of the little ones as their parents worked, and then later in the nursery of Burbank Hospital for many years. We watched her health deteriorate as she aged, but she remained a loving person through it all. Even though Mom did not know us, she continued to hold and squeeze our hands, give us kisses, and tell us that she loved us until the very end. We Love You, Mom, and will join you one day in Paradise...
Beverly Promisel
October 22, 2008
There is not enough room to tell you about your loving mother.
I wa sher babysitter many years ago as some of you well know. All that Clarence said about her is so true.
She always put you kids first.
There were years of hardship but she manage to keep it all together.
When she found out she was having twins the first thing she said was how can I care for them..all I can do is love them and she did for all of you
All her attributes are passed on to her family and will always shine through you. Love Beverly
DONALD SIMONDS
October 22, 2008
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF BEA .MAY GOD SPEED AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.
DON SIMONDS
Gail (Vaillancourt) Rousseau
October 22, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I am sure your mother cared and rocked one on my siblings. I come from a large family and all were born at Burbank. Thank you to your mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. How lucky you were to have your mother all these years, even with the circumstances. I am sure she knew everyone one of you in her heart.
Gail (Vaillancourt) Rousseau, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Marie Souza
October 22, 2008
I was fortunate to have met Beatrice a few times. Such a wonderful Lady who always smiled. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family. She is at Peace now...and still smiling.
My sincerest condolences
Daniel J Plummer
October 22, 2008
I am sorry to read this! 44 years later I still remember her like it was yesterday!
Clarence Robichaud
October 22, 2008
There are a lifetime of memories of mom but I like to go back to the days of her home remedies, blueberry picking, Saturday night pizza's, her Holiday shopping at Woolworth's and W.T. GRants, and her home cooked meals. I'll never forget the times I walked into the house to the smell of boiled dinners or chicken roasting, or the next day, her chicken frico. She made such delicious butterscotch and lemon merangue pies, and always had an extra one for me to take home. She always managed to provide a nice Christmas to her nine children, despite some very bad financial situations. I remember one little discussion that we had when I was a child. We were talking about Queen Elizabeth and I mentioned something about ladies, and that she was a lady. Mom was quick to say that she was not a lady. Ladies were wealthy and beautiful. I remember that I insisted to her that she was a lady. Boy was I right.
She was the most gentle and caring mother anyone could ever have. What a lady!
Monique and Maurice LeBlanc
October 22, 2008
To Matante Beatrice's family: How sad. You've had to endure much loss. Please know we think of you often and we'll always remember your beautiful mother with love.
Gibby & Paul LeBlanc
October 21, 2008
Ma tante Beatrice was a great and lovable aunt. Our condolences to the family. God be with you.
Gibby & Paul
Tina Ladue
October 21, 2008
You will live forever in our hearts Meme. We love you.
~Tina, Scott, Taylor and Lauren
Darci Robichaud
October 21, 2008
My grandmother was nothing but a spectacular grandmother. She was always there for us and her 9 children. She got alzheimers when I was about 6 years old. She will be greatly missed and loved forever!
Rest In Peace, Meme!!
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