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Phyllis Guilmette Obituary
Born in Fall River, Mass., on Oct. 22, 1936, Phyllis was the only child of the late Telesphore and Blanche (Cormier) Menard. She graduated from The Jesus Mary Academy, Fall River, Mass., class of 1954. As a young woman, Phyllis loved to dance and was widely considered the life of the party. She was a longtime resident of Meriden and parishioner of Holy Angel's Church. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, canning, karaoke, knitting and sewing. She made all of her own dresses. Phyllis was a member of the Red Hat Society and participated in The Young At Heart at the Meriden Senior Center. Phyllis dedicated her life to loving and raising her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Celeste Martowski and her husband, Frank, of Durham; three sons, Brian Guilmette, of Australia, Conrad Guilmette and his wife, Stacey, of Southington, Edward Guilmette and his wife, Julia of Franklin, Mass.; 11 grandchildren, Aaron, Danielle and Noah Guilmette, Zachary, Alexis, Joshua, and Nadiya Martowski, Kristie and Hannah Guilmette, and Henri and Isabel Guilmette; and two great-granddaughters, Cadence and Melodie Guilmette. She held a special place in her heart for her cousin, Florence Orton; and best friend and sister-in-law, Claire Guillemette. Phyllis was predeceased by her son, David Guilmette.
Her funeral will be held on Monday, Sept. 18, at 9:15 a.m. from the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden, when the funeral cortege will proceed to Our Lady Queen of Angels, Holy Angels Campus, 585 Main St., South Meriden, for a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, Sept. 17, from 2 until 4 p.m. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.stempienfuneralhome.com.
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Robyn Bishop
September 17, 2017
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all from the extended family in Australia. Thinking of everyone at this time, love Robyn and families. xx
Mark and Sandra Wollschlager
September 16, 2017
Our condolences to the Guilmette family. Our love and heartfelt sympathy is with you and your families during this time. All our love.
Sue Abram
September 16, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. May all your happy memories help you through this sad time. Love, Sue Abram
Ronald Guillemette
September 15, 2017
Aunt Phyllis, there has always been a strong bond between our families with your and Mom's great friendship and Dad and Uncle Ray being close brothers. Some of the best memories of my childhood were our trips to New England and especially visiting your family. I will miss but never forget your ebullient personality, your beautiful smile, your sense of fun, your true beauty, inside and out. I see your and Uncle Ray's great qualities in the living legacy of my cousins. You have been a blessing to all of us who have come to know and love you.
CLAIRE GUILLEMETTE
September 15, 2017
I will always love you Phyllis.
September 15, 2017
I will never forget this wonderful lady that I had the good fortune to have known. My family extends our deepest sympathy to the Guilmette family and our thoughts and prayers are shared with them. May the Lord watch over Her.
florence nuttalll
September 15, 2017
well phyllis its time for us to say goodbye after all theses year but your in a better place and with ray as you wanted my regrets go t all your family they will miss you more than you will rver know but they wil be just find till we see again love you florence
Ruth Green
September 15, 2017
Celeste and family; Sending you love and prayers in your time of sadness.
Helen & Alden Barnes
September 15, 2017
We have many memories of the Guilmette family from years ago. When we moved to So. Meriden some 50 years ago, Phyllis & Ray received us as tenants in their home and our children played together establishing relationships to this day. A light has gone out but her spirit still shines as we remember and celebrate her life among us. Thank you Phyllis for being a friend. May the assurance of the faith we share together be a source of comfort and strength for all her beautiful family. Much love, Helen & Alden Barnes
Linda Wilkinson
September 15, 2017
Sending my love & my deepest sympathy to Celeste & all of the Guilmette family. May the Lord bestow strength & peace upon you.
Noah Guilmette
September 15, 2017
Sending love, prayers and condolences to the family as i know how tough it can be. Love from Noah.
Diane and Ed Olivares
September 14, 2017
Sending our love and sincere condolences to all the family.
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