Colette C. DiBello

1924 – 2016

AUBURN — Colette C. DiBello, 92, of Aspen Way, Turner, died Saturday, June 4, at the Androscoggin Hospice House with her family by her side.

She was born in Auburn on March 30, 1924, the daughter of Altheode and Irma Collet Charron. She was a graduate of Edward Little High School in the Class of 1941.

Colette graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing and practiced as a registered obstetrical nurse from 1945 to 1950. She also taught obstetrics to undergraduate students.

Colette was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

She enjoyed reading, trips to the ocean, long Sunday rides and spending time with family and friends, of which she had many.

Our mom will be remembered for her deep faith, strength, courage, intelligence, generosity, loyalty and devotion to family and friends. She was an inspiration to many, especially to those who relied on her to teach them to face anxiety and panic disorder. She facilitated a group that met weekly for over 25 years, and gave tirelessly of herself to help those in need.

She is survived by her two daughters, Claire Thompson and husband, Walter Pulkkinen, of Auburn, and Sharon DiBello Caron and husband, Jeffrey, of Turner; two sons, Fred DiBello and wife, Carol, of Greene, and Robert DiBello of Greene; her grandchildren, Sarah Thompson, Lauren, Seth and Ella Caron, Andrea and Kristen DiBello; and her great-grandchildren, Molly and Jaxxen

The family wishes to thank Drs. Oswald and Austin for their compassion toward our mom, as well as the staff on D3 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and the entire group of wonderful people who cared for her at Androscoggin Hospice House. Special mention also goes to the many kind personal care workers who visited her at home until her hospitalization, and to her friend, Janet Theriault, who kept a constant bedside vigil during the last few weeks of her illness. We are forever grateful to all of you.

She was predeceased by her parents; and two brothers, Paul and Andre Charron; and her sister-in-law, Carroll Charron; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.