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Gail Drouillard Obituary

Gail Marie (Donnelly) Drouillard East Lansing Age 65, died Saturday, December 6, 2008; born, January 27, 1943 in Trenton, Michigan. Mrs. Drouillard was a longtime resident of Williamston, MI. She was the daughter of Mac and Elizabeth Donnelly of Plymouth, MI and a graduate of Cleary College in Ypsilanti, MI. Mrs. Drouillard was a caring and active member of St. Mary Catholic Church and MICOPS (Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors). She loved family gatherings and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Mac J. Donnelly, fallen Lansing Police officer. Surviving are her sons, John (Natalie) of North Hollywood, CA and Michael (Wendy) of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren, Jonathan and Shannon; sisters, Kathleen Martin of Troy, MI, Mary (Hal) Smith of Olathe, KS and Elizabeth (Richard) Barker of Plymouth, MI; brothers, Thomas Donnelly of Canton, MI and Brian (Ruthann) Donnelly of Williamsburg, MI; and sister-in-law, Margaret (Dexter) Thornton; 17 nieces and nephews; and 18 grand nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 11, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 157 High Street, Williamston with Fr. Peter Clark officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 10, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle Street, Williamston. Interment will be at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos, MI. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or to the MICOPS organization in memory of Mrs. Drouillard.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Dec. 9, 2008.

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Karen St John

December 25, 2008

John and Michael... I was very surprised and saddened to learn that your mom had passed. My deepest sympathies to you and your families.

Michael Drouillard

December 12, 2008

We will miss you greatly, mom.

Faedra Rutledge

December 12, 2008

I am so very sorry to learn of Gail's passing. As Godmother of my husband, Shawn, she was a very important part of his family. I enjoyed the short time I had to get to know her and wish it had been longer. Our prayers are with your family.

Katrinka Allen

December 11, 2008

Im glad to have become aquainted with Gail many years ago. I met her through Margaret and we did a few get-togethers in the 80's. She was a good person.

Debby Sleight

December 11, 2008

Gail was the babysitter our children had known most of their lives. They always requested her and loved the movies she brought to share with them. Gail was also our friend and it was always good to talk with her about a wide range of topics. I kept a hope in my heart that she would get better and come back to babysit for us. We miss her.

Bernie Fedewa

December 10, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Gail cared about so many people and was so kind to everyone. I have enjoyed her friendship through Tupperware and will not forget her.

Carolyn Branch

December 10, 2008

I was saddened to hear that Gail had passed away. She and I worked together in Tupperware for years and I will always remember her smile and happy disposition. She never missed my birthday with her cute hand-made cards. She was a wonderful person and I will miss her.
My condolences to her family.

John and Sandy Thorne

December 10, 2008

We also met Gail at the 2001 DeWaele family reunion, and enjoyed corresponding with the "Coupon Lady" in the years since then. May the love of family and friends provide special strength during this sad time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe & Sandy DeWaele

December 10, 2008

We only had the pleasure of meeting Gail once at the DeWaele family reunion in Traverse City, but we enjoyed email family updates with the 'couponlady' for years. She will be missed. May God bless her loved ones in this time of sorrow and always.

Shirley Mitchell

December 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Erin Hamlin

December 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judy Kugler

December 9, 2008

So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a very close friend. Will miss her very much.

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