Obituary of Germaine Marois

Germaine (Pelletier) Marois, 107, of Danielson, CT died, December 26, 2016 at Colonial Health, Plainfield, CT. Germaine was the loving wife of Edmond Marois, who passed away December 29, 1969. They were married on August 31, 1946 at St. James Church in Danielson. She was born March 20, 1909 in L’Islet, Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late George and Leontine (Leblanc) Pelletier. She was a communicant of St. James Church. She attended school in Canada. Germaine and her family moved to Southbridge, MA when she was 14. The family moved again to Danielson, CT where Germaine lived the rest of her life. Germaine devoted her life to raising her two children Ray & Jeannine. She worked at Gant Shirt Factory in Wauregan, CT and provided childcare for families. Germaine enjoyed reading the newspaper, crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. She was an avid seamstress and took great pleasure in her sewing. In later years she enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at Colonial Health. She was a perfectionist, had endless patience, always had a desire to learn, a positive attitude in all aspects of life. Germaine was a role model for commitment, caring and unselfish devotion, a member of the Quinebaug Valley Senior Citizen in Brooklyn, CT. She leaves two children, Raymond Marois of Danielson and Jeannine (Marois) Hemmeter and her husband David of Dudley, MA, sister-in-law Delores Marois, several nieces and nephews, three close nieces, Georgette Donlon, Gisele Boulais and Sr. Doris Gamelin. She was predeceased by eight brothers Wilfred, Gerard, George, Joseph, Louis, Ferdinand, Jean-Paul and Rudolph, four sisters Marie-Anne Pelletier, Mary-Irene Bernier, Evon Gamelin and Luciene Dumas. The family sincerely wishes to thank the entire staff at Colonial Health for their support, compassion, dedication and timeless efforts in providing her comfort during her finial weeks. You are a remarkable group of caregivers! We also thank Dr. Wilcon for his many years of attentive care. Calling Hours Friday, December 30, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday December 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. James Church, 12 Franklin St. Danielson, burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com