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Rose Paradis Godin

Date of Death: February 17, 2017

Date of Birth: August 27, 1929

Biography:

Rose Paradis Godin—Lewiston—Rose Paradis Godin, 87, of Lewiston, died Friday, February 17, 2017 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at CMMC after a brief illness. She was born in Ft. Kent, Maine on August 27, 1929, the daughter of Rene and Zenaide Laferriere Paradis. On May 31, 1948, she married the love of her life Norman Godin, thus beginning their beautiful life long journey. They raised nine children and lost one at birth. She loved bingo, cards, and the casino. She was known for her hospitality and home cooking, always wanting to feed whomever stopped by. Her greatest pleasures were her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her son Dale and wife Sue Godin of Auburn, Larry and wife May Godin of Monmouth, Gary and wife Karen Godin of Denver, NC, her daughter Diane and husband Henry Letalien of Rochester, NH, son Donald and significant other Barbara Villani of Leeds, daughter Brenda Bowie of Auburn, daughter Bonnie and husband Jimmy Gauthier of Poland and one brother Reynold Paradis of Nashua, NH, her first born granddaughter, Lisa Godin of Sabattus who was a constant support of her grandparents and considered more of a daughter/sister than a granddaughter/niece. Rose also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Norman Godin, her parents, Rene & Zenaide Laferriere Paradis, her sister Florence Paradis, 5 brothers, Wilmer, Herbert, Hubert, Bobby and Nelson. Also two daughters, Judy Godin Vandini and Sandra Godin Falk and one son William Joseph Godin. She was the greatest wife, mom, memere and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. She was quite a woman and has left a great legacy. Services will be private. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives, Lewiston.