Madeleine Bolduc Obituary (1932 - 2023)

Madeleine Bolduc, 90, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023. She was born in Keough, Maine on November 22, 1932, the daughter of Arthur Bolduc and Lorette (Rioux) Bolduc. Madeleine dedicated 40 plus years of service to Bell Canada as a telephone operator in Lac Megantic and Longueuil Quebec. After retiring, she embraced a new chapter of her life in Winslow, Maine to care for her mother. Her commitment to community was evident through her volunteer work with the elderly at the Muskie Center, where she enjoyed spreading joy and compassion. A proud descendent of her French-Canadian roots, she often spoke French with her family. It was important to her to preserve the language and traditions that shaped her. She was a big Montreal Canadiens hockey fan and knew every player by heart. She loved gardening and taking care of her flowers. She could be seen outdoors all the time tending to her flowers. It was in her garden that she found her greatest joy. Her flower beds became a local attraction and a symbol of her love for nature. She also loved taking walks and loved her little dog Pooh Pooh until he passed away. She loved going out to eat with her family. Madeleine’s zest for life continued through her love of music and dance, often found swaying to the tunes from her record player. In quieter moments when her eyesight diminished, she found solace in playing solitaire, often losing track of time as she laid out card after card. Her memory will continue to bloom in the hearts of those she touched, just as her flowers will return each Spring as a reminder of her presence. Madeleine is survived by her daughter, Dany Beaudoin of Waterville; her granddaughter, Kelly Lee and her husband TJ of Winslow; their 2 children, Alexa and Raegan; and numerous relatives who will miss her deeply. She was predeceased by her parents; her son-in-law Rick Burgess Sr., and special relatives. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Woodlands of Hallowell, who supported “Maddy” and kept her happy until the end. Her grace and dignity in life continued until her last breath. She has left us with an abundance of memories and a blueprint for living a life full of passion and purpose. Per her wishes, there will be no funeral services.