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Gail Straun Obituary
Gail M. (Mailhot) Straun, 66, of Bristol, beloved wife of Grady M. Gabe Straun, passed away on Wednesday (July 10, 2024) at Bristol Hospital. Gail was born on August 28, 1957, in Watertown and was a daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (Taillon) Mailhot. A lifelong Bristol resident, she graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School Class of 1975. After high school, she attended Johnson & Wales University. Gail worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Bristol Public Library until her retirement. Gail enjoyed crafts and had a talent for making cards and scrapbooking as well as being an enthusiastic reader. She adored animals, especially her cats and chickens. She loved children and cherished her nieces and nephews. In addition to her loving husband of 24 years, Gail is survived by her daughter: Meghan Blanchette and partner, Daryl Luff of Enfield; her stepson: Eric Straun of Bristol; five siblings: Thomas Mailhot of Bristol, Normand Mailhot of Sarasota, FL, Terri Mailhot of Bristol, Christopher Mailhot of Bristol, and Raymond Mailhot, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, SC; brother-in-law, Richard Straun of Bristol; sister-in-law: Terry Norton of Seekonk, MA; and several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother: David Mailhot. With respect to Gail's wishes, all services and burial will be private. There are
no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Smilow Cancer Hospital, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508-9979. Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave, Bristol is honored to serve the Straun family. Please visit Gail's memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.
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maura Donahue
July 23, 2024
so sorry to hear this..... I had not seen Gail in years, but had attended both ST Joseph and St Paul's with her as a classmate for 12 years! In grade school, she would frequently come to my house and sty for dinner.
Cherish her memories!
Maura Donahue
Steve kane
July 14, 2024
Eric and family,
So sorry for your loss
Pat Ritchie DeSanto
July 14, 2024
Gabe, very sorry to hear of Gail's passing. My sympathies.
Pat Ritchie DeSanto, retired WPC
John Moderacki
July 13, 2024
Gabe wishing you comfort and peace in your time of grief.
Funk Funeral Home - Bristol
July 13, 2024
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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