AUBURN — A surprise party was held recently for David and Mabel Bilodeau of Auburn on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary and their 60th birthdays. The event was planned by their children, Chris, Jon and Kim and was held at the Bilodeau home.

The couple was chauffeured by their friends to their camp at Parlin Pond for the weekend. While there they were given a cruise on the “Katahdin” touring Moosehead Lake. Upon returning home, they arrived to a surprise barbecue and party in the back yard.

Daisies, balloons and a birthday banner decorated the home. More than 70 family members, friends and co-workers attended the event. Chris Bilodeau was the toastmaster. The 40th anniversary cake was made by their ex-daughter-in-law, Karen Bilodeau of Cumberland and the 60th birthday cake was made by Mindy St. Amand of Auburn, a co-worker. A very special slide show was made by their niece, Jessica Scribner of Harrison. Photos were taken by Courtney Nightingale of Jay.

Mr. Bilodeau and the former Mabel Scribner were married on May 29, 1976, at Calvary Community Church in Harrison. Their children are Christopher Bilodeau of Auburn and girlfriend Sarah Wadsworth, Jonathan Bilodeau of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and wife, Elizabeth, and Kimberly Freeman of Phippsburg and husband, Joe. Their grandchildren are Andrew and Benjamin Bilodeau of Cumberland, Hailey and Noah Bilodeau of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and seven-week-old granddaughter, Lauren Freeman of Phippsburg.

Mrs. Bilodeau has been employed for two years at L.L. Bean Manufacturing in Brunswick. Prior to that she worked close to 30 years at Maine Proofreading Services as a proofreader.

Mr. Bilodeau worked in the printing business most of his life and worked for the Sun Journal. When their children were younger, he was their soccer coach.

Original wedding attendants present were Wynona Whitman, best friend and maid of honor; Michael Bilodeau, best man and brother; Penny Bean, sister of Mrs. Bilodeau, flower girl; and Roland and Thomas Scribner, brothers of Mrs. Bilodeau, ushers.