Bertha P. POOLER

WATERVILLE -- Bertha P. Dulac, 86, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at Lakewood Manor Nursing Home in Waterville with her family by her side.She was born Aug. 19, 1919, the daughter of the late Joseph Pooler Jr. and Anabelle Noel Pooler.Bertha attended local schools, graduating from Waterville High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Getchell Street Baptist Church for many years, and a life member of the Eastern Star. Bertha enjoyed making braided rugs, knitting, and crocheting. She was the caregiver for her family, having cared for her parents and grandchildren.Bertha was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Urban Dulac and her 14 brothers and sisters. Surviving are a son, Scott Dulac and wife, Paula, of Belgrade; grandchildren, Debbie Sampson and husband, David, of Nevada, Doug Dulac and wife, Lili, of Japan, Dede Stevens and husband, Alan, of Sidney, Becky Rackleff and husband, Nick, of Oakland and Paul Dulac and wife, Kristy, of Belgrade; great-grandchildren Amanda and Wade Stevens of Sidney; a sister-in-law, Vi Dulac of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.A family graveside service will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville in the spring. Arrangements are by Wheeler Funeral Home of Oakland.Those who wish may make memorial donations to Lakewood Manor Nursing Home, Activities Department, 220 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901.