Madeline M. CHAMPAGNE

WATERVILLE -- Madeline M. Poulin, 73, passed away unexpectedly from complications of surgery at Inland Hospital in Waterville, Friday, Feb. 25, 2005.Madeline was born Sept. 10, 1931, the daughter of Odias and Georgianna (Veilleux) Champagne. She was educated in the Waterville school system. She worked at Diamond Match Co. in Oakland from age 15 until she was 18.She married Louis Poulin on July 4, 1952. She worked at Keyes Fibre, K-Mart shoe department and the school department lunch program. She loved the beach and ocean. Her family and grandchildren were the love of her life. She was always willing to lend a hand and help out. Madeline liked everything neat and clean. Survivors include her son, Norman "Norm" Poulin and wife, Elaine, of Waterville; daughter, Debra "Deb" Collins and husband, Garth, of Clinton; two brothers, Richard Champagne and wife, Maureen, of Fairfield and Louie Champagne and wife, Ann, of Plymouth; sister, Adeline Gagne of Fairfield.She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Louis Poulin; five brothers, Gerard, Roland, Leon, Robert and Armand Champagne; one sister, Irene Vassalo of Connecticut.A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at St. John the Baptist Church, 47 Monument St., Winslow. Burial will be in May in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville.In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to bring a happy memory to the celebration of life. Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Condolences may be expressed at http://www.gallantfh.com.