Obituary of Gisele M. Boulais
Gisele M. Boulais (Bernier), 98, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025 after a life filled with creativity, independence, and devotion to family and community.
Born on October 7, 1926, in Brooklyn, Connecticut, to Mathias Bernier and Irene Pelletier, Gisele was raised in nearby Danielson, where she graduated from Killingly High School in 1945. She went on to marry the love of her life, Richard Boulais on September 20, 1947. Together they built a home in 1963 where they raised their son, Dennis R. Boulais, and made a life full of love and memories. After Richard’s sudden passing in 1997, Gisele remained in their family home for nearly three more decades, a testament to her fiercely independent spirit.
Gisele was a woman of many talents and interests. A master of acrylic painting, her art was a vivid expression of her soul—colorful, thoughtful, and cherished by all who were fortunate enough to receive one of her pieces. Her legacy lives on through her artwork, now lovingly held by her family.
Her passion for life extended beyond the canvas. Gisele had a deep love for animals and could recall every cat and dog she had ever owned. Flowers brought her great joy, as did time spent cooking and sharing meals with friends and loved ones. She enjoyed lively visits, good conversation, and a warm kitchen.
Throughout her life, Gisele held a variety of jobs in the Danielson area, always eager to learn, adapt, and connect with her community. She was also a proud and dedicated volunteer at local election polls, driven by a strong belief in democracy and the importance of every citizen’s right to vote.
Gisele will be remembered for her independence, her artistic gifts, her compassion for animals, and her unwavering dedication to the people and causes she cared about most. She touched many lives with her warmth and wisdom, and her memory will be cherished by those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her son, Dennis, and his wife Phyllis. Two grandchildren, Jeffrey Boulais, Jennifer Beams (Boulais) and her husband Nicholas Beams, and two great grand-daughters, Magdalen Beams and Adelaide Beams of Pomfret. Gisele is also survived by her only sibling, her brother Raymond C. Bernier and his wife Marge of Florida.
A Chapel Service will be Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery Danielson, CT. Share a memory at Gagnonandcostellofh.com