Born in Biddeford on Jan. 21, 1926, Geraldine was the daughter of Hervé and Lilly (Houle) Dubreuil and was a lifelong resident of Biddeford.

As a young adult, she worked at the former Murphy’s Music Store and Paquin & Carroll, Inc., where she met Joachim “Joe” Litalien.  They were married at St. Joseph’s Church on Aug. 29, 1953. 

After lovingly raising her five children, she found her musical and spiritual calling by serving as organist and choir director at St. Joseph Church. Over the next 30 years she played throughout Good Shepherd Parish, including at St. Mary, Most Holy Trinity, and St. Brendan churches. 

As choir director, she led both English and French choirs in church celebrations including Midnight Mass and Easter Masses. She continued playing and singing at funerals throughout her retirement.  She passed away on August 23, 2018 at the age of 92.