HAMLIN – Rachel B. Gauvin, 56, died Dec. 23, 2011, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Grand Isle. She was born Oct. 23, 1955, in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, daughter of Joseph and Beatrice (Labrecque) Morin.
Rachel was educated in local schools and was a 1974 graduate of Van Buren District High School. She had worked as a certified nurse’s aide at Borderview, Van Buren; worked for many years as a waitress at Robyn’s Restaurant, Van Buren; and was currently employed at Cravings Restaurant, Grand Isle. She was an emergency medical technician with Van Buren Ambulance Service for 20 years, a profession she enjoyed and was passionate about. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 49; Evangeline Circle; Daughters of Isabella; and Columbiettes, all of Van Buren.
Rachel is survived by her husband, Cyr Gauvin of Hamlin; one son, Gilles Gauvin and his wife, Pam, of Madawaska; one daughter, Gisele St. Peter and her husband, Norman, of Van Buren; one sister, Pauline Rossignol of Brewer; and four grandchildren, Skylah, Ashton, Austin and Tyler.
Relatives and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ouellette-Thibault Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Van Buren. Spring interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hamlin. Those who wish may contribute in her memory by making donations to assist the family, in care of Cyr Gauvin, 89 Hamlin Road, Hamlin, ME 04785. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to
www.ouellettefuneralhome.com.