SOUTH PARIS — Katariina (Tinker) Martha Bruneau, 62, of South Paris, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

She was born on Aug. 23, 1957, in Norway. She was the daughter of Wilho Paakkonen and Joyce (Wentworth) Beaudoin.

On May 10, 1974, Katariina married Mark Bruneau in South Paris, where they made their home and raised a family. She enjoyed her cats, making crafts, gardening, singing and music, and shopping rummage sales. Katariina will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Katariina is survived by her husband, Mark of South Paris; mother, Joyce Beaudoin of Norway; son, Chris Bruneau of Westbrook; daughter, Kelly Bruneau of Woodstock; siblings, Jimmie Paakkonen of South Paris, Shelley Nicholas of Harrison and Debora Peterman of Belfast.

She was predeceased by her father, Wilho, in 1972; and her stepfather, Roland Beaudoin in 2012.

Services will be in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com