LEWISTON — Pamela R. Simpson Bartlett, 65, passed peacefully from this earthly world, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, Dec. 9.
She was born in Lewiston on Jan. 27, 1952, the daughter of Erban and Rena Roleson Simpson. She was educated in the Auburn school system. Pam worked for years at various shoe factories, but ended her career working as a manager for Rite Aid Pharmacy. Pam loved her co-workers, and helping other people.
She met her soul mate, Mike, the love of her life Nov. 3, 1979. They spent 38 wonderful years together.
Pam loved people, and enjoyed her mornings going to breakfast at Rolly’s Diner. She was a camping enthusiast and loved spending time at Bradbury Mountain. Camping trips up north were her favorite. She was an avid Red Sox fan, and could always be seen sporting some sort of Red Sox apparel. She also followed the Green Bay Packers and Montreal Canadiens. She enjoyed playing cribbage, backgammon, doing word search puzzles, and listening to music.
She is survived by her brother Donald Simpson, and his wife Carol; a sister Gail, and her husband Gary Powell; and a brother Kenneth Simpson. On Mike’s side she is survived by Michael A. Vallee, his mom, Maryann Vallee; his brothers Marc, Steve and his wife Joline, and Jim Vallee; and his sisters Joline Vallee and Linda Brewer. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews.
Pam was predeceased by her parents, Erban, and Rena Roleson Simpson. Pam was also predeceased by Mike’s dad, Bertrand Vallee.
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Pamela R. Bartlett
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