Monica E. Fremeau

Monica Fremeau Obituary

Monica E. Fremeau August 16, 1924 August 29, 2008 MISHAWAKA, IN Monica Ellen Fremeau, 84, passed away Friday at 3:55 a.m. in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. Monica Ellen Kelly was born in Lowell, MA to Thomas Joseph Kelly and Anne Elizabeth Kavanagh. She graduated from Lowell Commercial College and went on to marry John Wilfred Fremeau on May 1, 1948 in Graniteville, MA. She was employed for 50 years as an organist for several churches, including: St Catherine's Church in Westford, St. Margaret's in Lowell, and St. Bernard Church in Anna Maria Island, FL. It was said that she could make an organ "talk." She also was a secretary at John J. Hurley CPA. She was a member of the American Order of Hibernian Ladies in Bradenton, FL, the Legion of Mary, and Ladies of Sodality of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, MA, St. Pius X in Granger, IN, andshe was a Lady of Knights of Columbus. Mrs. Fremeau is survived by her husband of 60 years, John W. Fremeau of Mishawaka, IN; her son, Jack (Joyce) Fremeau of Jackson, Michigan; and daughters, Rosemary (Norman) Mathews of Goffstown, NH, and Joan (George A. Jr.) Spohrer of South Bend, IN; grandchildren, Scott (Lidija) Fremeau of Jackson, MI, Brian (Molly) Fremeau of South Bend, Joseph Fremeau of Vienna, VA, Michael Fremeau of Portland, OR, Ethan Foss of Arlington, VA, Rebecca Spohrer of New York, NY, Kelly Spohrer of Chicago, IL, Katie Spohrer and George A. Spohrer, III; and great-grandchildren, Colin and Owen Fremeau of Jackson, MI, and Audrey Fremeau of South Bend; her sisters, Marea Gower of Springfield, PA, Joan (Edwin) Nixon of Lima, Ohio, Anne (H. Jeffrey) Fencer of Windham, NH; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. FREMEAU A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Fir & SR 23, Granger with visitation an hour prior. She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in East Chelmsford, MA with committal services in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made in her memory to St. Pius X Education Center, 52553 Fir Rd., Granger, IN 46530. Arrangements are being handled by McGann Hay Funerals Cremations Gatherings, in Indiana and Blake Funeral Home in Massachusetts. To send condolences to the family log on to: www.McGannHay.com

Published by Lowell Sun from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Monica Fremeau

8 Entries

Jerome (Jerry) Fremeau

September 28, 2008

I remember all the good times with my cousins from Massachusetts when I was young. I will always remember Monica. A new angel for heaven.

September 10, 2008

We extend our deepest sympathy to Will & the family & also regret that we couldn't be with you all @ the burial service on Mon. Our prayers & love are with you all @ this difficult time. Monica was a beautiful person & accomplished organist & will certainly be missed. Much love; Nick & Pat{Lavoie}Grugnale

LOUISE Fremeau

September 5, 2008

So sorry to hear about Monica's passing. I wish I had been more in touch with my fathers side of the family. Ted Fremeau spoke about Monica frequently. I am sure they are together now in heaven.

Debbie & James Fraga

September 4, 2008

Dear Jack,
Our hearts were saddened when we heard about your loss. May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Judi Halbeck

August 31, 2008

I am very saddened to hear about your Mother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Molly Adgate

August 31, 2008

Dear Will,
As you know, Monica was not only my cousin, but also my best friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family now and always. I'll see you in Chelmsford.
Love, Molly O.D.G.

Cathy Manning

August 31, 2008

Rosemary, my sincere condolences to you and your family for your great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will have my class pray for your family on Tuesday.

Lynn Edison

August 31, 2008

Dear Joan,
Though we never met, your mom and I, she must have been very special to have produced such a lovely person as you. Blessings to you and your family.

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