Obituary of Barbara A. Breau

RUMFORD - It is with deep sadness that the family of Barbara A. (Barb) Breau announce her passing on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 1:30 am. Prior to her residency in The Gray Birch Nursing Home in Augusta in September, Barb continued to reside at home following the pass of her husband Edward in February 2014. Barb battled lung cancer which spread to her bones for the past five years. During that time, she remained an active cribbage player and never turned down an opportunity to visit a casino. She worked at a hardware store and shoe store during her younger years and did volunteer work at the "What-Not-Shop" for many years. Besides her parents, Barb was predeceased by her husband, Edward; her brothers, Walter Arsenault and Vincent Arsenault and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by her son David Breau and wife Linda of Augusta; and daughters Debra Maturi and husband Christopher of Tallassee, Alabama and Susan Breau of Rumford. She also has a surviving older brother Peter Arsenault, Jr. and sister Bernice Coffman. Other survivors include grandchildren: Daniel Breau, Jennifer Breau, Heather Boling, Kristen Maturi, Shawn Samuelson, Erika Brunner, Ashley Brunner; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Maine Veteran's Memorial Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Road (off Leighton Road) in Augusta, Maine on Friday, November 20th at 12:00 noon. Friends, relatives and other acquaintances are cordially welcome as we say our goodbyes to Barb. A special thanks to all who provided care in our mother's final weeks. Donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.