Jeannine Marie Breton Obituary (1940 - 2021)

WINSLOW: We are sad to share the news that our beloved mother, Jeannine Breton, 81, passed away on Dec. 23, 2021. Jeannine, a resident of Meadowview Estates in Winslow was born on April 30, 1940, in Winslow, ME. She is the daughter of Bertha Martin and Chester Plourde also of Winslow. The love of her life for 47 years, Armand Breton, predeceased her in 2007. Jeannine enjoyed being an entrepreneur with her husband, building the A&J Mini Mall in 1972 on the Cushman Road (currently named Halifax Crossing) and operating several shops. She also worked as a substitute teacher while living in Skowhegan, Maine. She was a die-hard sports fan and loved watching football, ice hockey and baseball. Jeannine had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. Most important to Jeannine was loving and caring for her family. After the loss of her husband, she moved back to Winslow where she could be closer to her siblings and friends during retirement. Jeannine was a proud and devoted mother of 7 children and enjoyed spending time with them and her grandchildren. She is survived by 2 brothers, Robert Plourde and his wife Rita and Lawrence Plourde and his wife Noella, her children: Gerard Breton and his wife, Deborah, of Cumberland, Andrew Breton, of Chandler, Ariz., Nicole Breton and her partner Christopher George of Cartersville, GA, Angela and her husband, Andrew McMann, of Telluride, CO, Celeste and her husband, Daniel Smith, Noella and her husband, Brian DesPres, Monique and her husband, Randy Dionne, all of Skowhegan; 17 grandchildren: Caroline and Matthew Breton; Ryan, Chase, and Ben Breton; Ragan, Lauren, Kate McMann; Morgan Smith; Renee, Camden, and Nolan DesPres; Nathan and Darrin Dionne and Abigail, Emily and Tanner George and one great grandchild, Emmerson Dionne. Honoring Jeannine's wishes, there will be no visiting hours. A Funeral Mass and internment will be held this coming Spring 2022. Arrangements are entrusted to Smart and Edwards Funeral Home, www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com. Donations may be made in Jeannine's memory to the Skowhegan Area High School SCTC, c/o ARMAND BRETON SCHOLARSHIP FUND, 61 Academy Circle, Skowhegan, ME 04976.