Sara Sue (Drake) Girouard

Sara Sue (Drake) Girouard obituary, GARDNER, MA

Sara Sue (Drake) Girouard

Sara Girouard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 30, 2025.
GARDNER - Our beloved Suzie passed away at home on Friday, September 26 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by love and comfort from those close to her. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness and generosity to her immediate and extend family. Her faith in God and her calling to a higher power made all her efforts easier to bear. She earned her wings. "God Speed", Suzie.

Sara Sue Drake-Girouard leaves her husband of 42 years Philip Girouard. Sons: Shawn Flaminio, Christopher Girouard, John Girouard and his wife Jess and Granddaughter Kellie Flaminio. Brothers Richard Drake, Roger Drake, Scott Drake and sister Patty (Drake) Traversi. Predeceased parents, Rodger E. Drake and Jean B. Drake. Predeceased brothers: John, Mike and Keith Drake.

A memorial service will be held in the near future. Contact any of us for more info and/or details.

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