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Edwina C.
Champlin (Sirois)
Champlin (Sirois)
1940 - 2024
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Obituary for Edwina C. Champlin (Sirois)
EDWINA C. CHAMPLIN
HAMLIN, MAINE
Hamlin, Maine - Edwina C. Champlin passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, with her loving husband at her side. Born March 15, 1940, in Ste. Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, to Robert and Anita (Thibodeau) Sirois.
Edwina attended School and graduated from Ste Anne, New Brunswick High School at the age of 15.Then she pursued her education by attending the Teachers College in Fredericton, NB, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Moncton, NB. Edwina retired after Teaching for 35 years, always preferring 2nd grade. Through her gracious talents, extreme patience, and love of children, she influenced hundreds of children emphasizing respect and encouragement. Edwina met the love of her life, Tom, September 17, 1959. Tom was deployed to Loring Air Force Base as a crew chief on the F-106 DeltaDart Fighter Interceptor. There first words were when Tom asked, “Would you like to dance?” …..a dance that continued for 64 years. Edwina and Tom married on July 21, 1962 in Ste. Anne, New Brunswick.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Champlin; their children, Glen and wife Vanessa of Ashville, North Carolina, Scot and his husband Tom of Atlanta, Georgia, Mathew and wife Jacqueline of Jericho, Vermont. Also surviving is Edwina’s sister, Ena and her husband Real of Grand Falls, New Brunswick. Edwina was very proud of her grandchildren, Bryan, Daniel, Andrew and Taylor; and her great grandchildren, Cole and Ryder. Edwina was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Anita Sirois; her brother, Ronald; sister, Roberta; and grandchild, Amanda.
Edwina was a member of L’Associationi Des Enseignants Francophones of New Brunswick. St. Bruno- St. Remi Catholic Church was always a part of her life, serving as a Eucharistic minister and on the Mercy meal committees until her health failed. She was also very proud to be a member of the Abel J Morneault Library, fulfilling her desire to see children active and pursuing their knowledge and education by means of the library. Edwina was also a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the St. Bruno Church, 174 Main Street, Van Buren. A receiving line will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m before the Mass on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church needs fund, Knights of Columbus Council 1635, 284 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, Maine. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gibersondorseyfuneralhome.com .
HAMLIN, MAINE
Hamlin, Maine - Edwina C. Champlin passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, with her loving husband at her side. Born March 15, 1940, in Ste. Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, to Robert and Anita (Thibodeau) Sirois.
Edwina attended School and graduated from Ste Anne, New Brunswick High School at the age of 15.Then she pursued her education by attending the Teachers College in Fredericton, NB, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Moncton, NB. Edwina retired after Teaching for 35 years, always preferring 2nd grade. Through her gracious talents, extreme patience, and love of children, she influenced hundreds of children emphasizing respect and encouragement. Edwina met the love of her life, Tom, September 17, 1959. Tom was deployed to Loring Air Force Base as a crew chief on the F-106 DeltaDart Fighter Interceptor. There first words were when Tom asked, “Would you like to dance?” …..a dance that continued for 64 years. Edwina and Tom married on July 21, 1962 in Ste. Anne, New Brunswick.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Champlin; their children, Glen and wife Vanessa of Ashville, North Carolina, Scot and his husband Tom of Atlanta, Georgia, Mathew and wife Jacqueline of Jericho, Vermont. Also surviving is Edwina’s sister, Ena and her husband Real of Grand Falls, New Brunswick. Edwina was very proud of her grandchildren, Bryan, Daniel, Andrew and Taylor; and her great grandchildren, Cole and Ryder. Edwina was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Anita Sirois; her brother, Ronald; sister, Roberta; and grandchild, Amanda.
Edwina was a member of L’Associationi Des Enseignants Francophones of New Brunswick. St. Bruno- St. Remi Catholic Church was always a part of her life, serving as a Eucharistic minister and on the Mercy meal committees until her health failed. She was also very proud to be a member of the Abel J Morneault Library, fulfilling her desire to see children active and pursuing their knowledge and education by means of the library. Edwina was also a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the St. Bruno Church, 174 Main Street, Van Buren. A receiving line will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m before the Mass on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church needs fund, Knights of Columbus Council 1635, 284 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, Maine. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gibersondorseyfuneralhome.com .