Gertrude M. Delorme

DELORME, GERTRUDE M. (RONDEAU), age 97, formerly of Wakefield and Baker Streets, passed away, surrounded by her family, September 22, 2008, at the Riverview Healthcare Community in Coventry. She was the wife of the late Vilmer Delorme.

She was born February 19, 1911. She was the daughter of the late Edmond and Emilie (Smith) Rondeau. Mrs. Delorme was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing and painting with oils and pastels. She also did quilting and crochet work.

She was the mother of Jeanne (Delorme) Petrarca-Mullaney of Coventry and Raymond V. Delorme of Frederick, Maryland. Besides her daughter and son, she is survived by her son-in-law John Mullaney and daughter-in-law Marcia Delorme.

She was the grandmother of six: Charles E., Keith M. and Kevin S. Petrarca, Michael and Douglas Delorme, and Michelle (Delorme) Montes. She was the great-grandmother of six: Nathan, Evan, Jessica, Rebecca, Kristin and Jacob Petrarca and great great-grandmother of one, Ella Mae Petrarca. She was the sister of the late Rita (Rondeau) Illingworth and Conrad Rondeau.

She has given paintings to her children and grandchildren, as well as to friends. This art will certainly be cherished for generations to come.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, September 26, at 9 a.m. from the Potvin & Cotter Funeral Home, 45 Curson Street, West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Washington Street, West Warwick. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Riverview Healthcare Community and the special professional care provided by the Home & Hospice Staff. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riverview Healthcare Activities Fund, 546 Main Street, Coventry, RI 02816, or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.