LEWISTON — Phyllis A. Brochu, 87, formerly of Lisbon, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, at Russell Park Healthcare, with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 10, 1930, in Farmington, a daughter of the late Chesley and Fannie (Bennett) Williamson. She attended school in East Wilton and later in Lewiston. She lived most of her life in the Lisbon and Lewiston-Auburn areas, where she was formerly a member of the Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Church. She worked in various Lewiston shoe shops as a stitcher before working at Juliet Mills in Lisbon, from where she retired. When she was younger, she enjoyed rollerskating and enjoyed having teddy bears, and worked hard at raising her young family.
Phyllis is survived by two sons: Brian Brochu of Nevada and Ricky Brochu of Lewiston; two daughters: Shari Rivard and husband, Roger, of Lisbon, and Carolyn Tuttle of Florida; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Chesley Williamson, and one grandchild.
You are invited to offer condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting Phyllis’ guestbook at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.
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