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Chandra L. Grondin
Date of Death: August 6, 2019
Date of Birth: August 15, 1937
Biography:
Chandra L. Grondin, 81, died following a short illness August 6, 2019, at CMMC hospital.
She was born August 15, 1937, in Lewiston, the daughter of Paul and Viola Thibodeau.
Chandra graduated from South Portland High School in 1955 after attending Edward
Little High School. She had fond memories of being a majorette in the high school marching
bands. She later married her first love, Richard (Dick) Grondin, although they divorced he
always remained in her heart. Chandra spent most of her life working and raising her family in
Lewiston. She was a long time member of the Pastime Club where she spent time having fun
with her close friends.
When Chandra was young she took pleasure in an evening out dancing with Dick and
friends at their favorite dance hall and the Ramada. She also enjoyed going to Old Orchard
Beach with her best friend Diane and taking boat rides on the ocean with Dick and Sue.
Chandra was an avid Boston sports fan. She loved watching the Red Sox and Bruins and never
missed a game!
Her family was very special to her. Many special times were spent with her family
celebrating the holidays together. Survivors include sons Mark and his wife Paula of Sabattus,
and Scott and his wife Katy of Auburn; daughter Kelly of South Portland; four grandchildren
Ashley, Emily, Daisy and Richard; and four great grandchildren Andrew, Conner, Hadley and
Gunnar. She was predeceased by her parents and brother Glenn. Chandra will be greatly
missed by all that loved her. Memorial visitation will be on Friday August 16 from 2-4 p.m. at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa Street, Lewiston.
Memorial donations in Chandra’s memory may be made to the Pastime Scholarship
Fund, 45 Cedar Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240.