Eileen Violette Pelletier

AUBURN – Eileen Violette Pelletier, born Jan. 27, 1962, passed away on April 7, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Dionne) Violette. She lived in Auburn her entire life. She married Paul Pelletier on July 27, 1996.Eileen graduated from Edward Little High School with the class of 1980. She began working at Cottle’s at the age of 16 and continued working there through its transition to Hannaford Bros., retiring from there as a Customer Service Manager in 2000. After a brief retirement, she returned to work in 2007 as a Toll Collector for the Maine Turnpike Authority, where she remained working until March of 2020.When not working Eileen enjoyed spending her time on her deck or in her swimming pool with her family and friends; most likely taking pictures or a video of everyone. Eileen was an avid reader and when not reading she was cross stitching; most likely a Christmas stocking, a baby blanket, or a frameable picture scene.Eileen was predeceased by her parents; her sister Nancy Violette Steele; and her niece Amanda Steele. Besides her husband, she leaves behind her stepson, Dr. Andrew Pelletier of Bowling Green, Ohio; her brothers, Thomas (Deborah) Violette of Chester Springs, Pa., and Kenneth (Cynthia) Violette of Auburn; nieces and nephews, Adam, Evan, and Jenna Violette, Zachary Steele, Emily Libby, Taylor Hart, and Lea Violette; great nieces and nephews, Calee and Cash Libby, Henri and Quinlan Steele, and Avery Violette.Eileen and her family were most appreciative of her care provided by Dr. Devon Evans and his team at New England Cancer.Messages of condolence may be sent to: http://www.finleyfuneralhome.comIn keeping with her wishes there will be no services. Eileen suggested that you look through pictures of times you spent with her and recalling those memories. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine.For those wanting to, the family suggests you make a donation in Eileen’s memory to: Androscoggin HomeHealth and Hospice15 Strawberry Ave.Lewiston, ME 04240