Waterville- Bertha Marie Pelotte Gagne, 84, of Winslow died March 31,2011 at Maine General Medical Center in Waterville. She was born July 6,1926 in Waterville the daughter of Damas and Alma (Hebert) Gauvin. She was educated in Waterville schools.

Bertha worked in the dietary department for the former Waterville Osteopathic Hospital, now known as Inland Hospital, until her retirement in 1985. Before that Bertha was a stay-at-home Mom for many years caring for her children. She enjoyed crocheting blankets and knitting socks,hats and mittens. She also enjoyed music, cooking, camping and loved visiting the ocean. She especially enjoyed family gatherings.

She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband John Pelotte, a granddaughter Jacqueline Pelotte, and a brother Reynold Gauvin.

Bertha is survived by her husband Lawrence Gagne of Winslow; 3sons, Dan Pelotte of Benton, David Pelotte of Benton and Larry Pelotte of Canaan; a daughter Shirley Jolicoeur of Benton; a brother Bert Gauvin of Winslow; 3 sisters, Theresa Poulin of Griffin,Georgia; Juliette Pelotte of Waterville and Dot Fields of Madison; 7 grandchildren Anthony Pelotte, Andrea Dixon, Kathleen Cornwall, Greg Pelotte, Ryan Pelotte, Bridgette Jewel and Heather Leclair; 14 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held 6-8 PM Tuesday, April 5,2011 at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, April 6th at the Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 21 High Street in Fairfield. Spring Interment will be at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Grove Street,Waterville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bertha's memory to Lakewood Continuing Care Center c/o Moonlight Bay, 220 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME04901