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Donald Rodrigue Obituary
He was born Feb. 9, 1931, the son of Wilfred and Malvina (Bourgoin) Rodrigue.
He graduated from Waterville High School in 1949.
Donald married Virginia Maheu on Sept. 4, 1950. They were co-owners of Don's Variety on Water Street in Waterville. He was employed by the Waterville School Department for 22 years and drove school buses for the Winslow School Department for 32 years.
Donald was a member of Corpus Christi Parish.
He was predeceased by his parents; and by his brothers, Robert and Norman.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Virginia (Maheu) Rodrigue; daughter Peg Pellerin and husband Mike; son Tim Rodrigue and wife Anne; grandchildren, Erika Pellerin, Lori Pellerin and fiancŽ Dana Card, Jason Rodrigue and Nicole Rodrigue; step-grandchildren Emily Frantz and Jeremy Frantz; brothers Raymond Rodrigue of Fairfield and Roland Rodrigue and wife Becky of Oakland; and sister-in-law Annie Rodrigue of Durham.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow. Committal prayers and burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald E. Rodrigue's memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, c/o Corpus Christi Parish, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville, ME 04901.
Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Rodrigue
5 Entries
Leo Caron
May 2, 2011
Dear Peggy and Michael, and Family,
My condolences to all for the loss of Donald. May his spirit live long in your lives.
Sincerely,
May 1, 2011
dear peg sorry for the lost of ur dad my thoughts r w u and ur family
Lee Fortin
April 30, 2011
Dear Virginia, we were so sorry to hear about the passing of Don. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. your cousin, Nenette & Jerry
Joan Rodrigue
April 29, 2011
Virginia. Dick and I are so sorry to hear about Donald's passing. Our condolences go out to you and your family. God Bless you all.Joan & Dick Rodrigue
tracy pelletier
April 29, 2011
nikki and jason i am so sorry to hear about ur grandfather.... my heart goes out to u and ur dad..... love you all take care. let me know if u need anything hun...... love always tracy
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