Photo courtesy of O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Age 99
Simone M. (Brunelle) Gauthier, 99, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was the wife of the late Bernard Gauthier, to whom she had been married for 63 years. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Florentine (Baril) Brunelle. Before retiring, Simone worked in the accounts receivable department of Ann and Hope, and at Grace Holmes, both in Cumberland. Simone enjoyed quilting, needlepoint and traveling with her late husband. The time she spent with her family is what she enjoyed most of all.
She is survived by her daughter, Rachelle Desrochers and her husband Robert, her grandchildren, Christopher Desrochers and his wife Maura, and Peter Desrochers and his wife Diana, and her great grandson, Simon Desrochers. She also leaves her sisters, Lucille Bissonnette and Helen Giguere, her brothers, Joseph Brunelle and Marcel Brunelle. She was the sister of the late Roland, Marius, Julien, and Fred Brunelle.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Funeral Service Friday, October 1st at 11:30 AM in the O’Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland.
Burial will follow in Saint Jean-Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham.
Visiting hours Friday from 10 AM – 11:30 AM in the funeral home, prior to the Service.
The family has requested that all guests please wear a face covering.
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Hello again, Simone. I just know you are reading this one year later, so often you just pop into my mind out of nowhere. There you are again so sweet and gentle. I'll always remember you and want you to be happy. Stay safe with the Father in Heaven until we see each other again.
Anne deBlois
September 22, 2023 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
Dear Simone, you were right there on my mind just before rising this morning. I miss you so very much, especially the message cards we left under our doors. May St Michael always keep you safe in the Light of the Father.
Anne deBlois
February 24, 2022
Dear Rachelle and family,
I remember your mother well. She always made me feel welcome. (She was a very kind and caring person always asked about my family whenever I would see her. She will be dearly missed.
Michelle (Laflamme) Tessier
September 30, 2021 | Cumberland, RI
My sweet Aunt Simone, you were as beautiful as you were kind and loving. I will miss you, your smile, and your loving ways. Rest well, ma tante. Give mon oncle Ben a hug for me. Love you.
Louise Vadeboncoeur
September 28, 2021
