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Marcel Rousseau Obituary
Woodstock, CT - Marcel J. Rousseau, 58, of Pond View Dr., passed away on Friday, July 4th, at the Hartford Hospital after a brief illness.
He leaves his wife of 31 years, Cindy L. (Lachapelle) Rousseau; his daughter, Angela B. Braaten and her husband Matthew of Clinton; his granddaughter, Ella M. Braaten; his sister, Lucille Bonin of Charlton; three brothers, Gerald Rousseau and his wife Deborah of Dudley, John Rousseau and his wife Maria of Mount Dora, FL and Edward Rousseau and his long time companion Joan Muller of Woodstock, CT; his father-in-law, Wilfred Lachapelle of Sturbridge; his sister-in-law, Dianne Renaud and her husband Eugene of Southbridge; aunts, uncles and several nieces and nephews. He was born in Southbridge the son of the late Gerard J. and Emma H. (Courtemanche) Rousseau.
Marcel owned and operated Marcel's Auto Body in Southbridge for over 20 years and worked for Sturbridge Auto Body for the past 2 years. He loved gardening. He enjoyed vacationing in Maine and trips to the Caribbean. Most of all Marcel loved his family and absolutely cherished his granddaughter Ella.
Calling hours for Marcel will be held on Wednesday, July 9th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge. His funeral service and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcel Rousseau
Bruce Lindsay
July 9, 2014
To Lucille, Gerry, Johnny, Eddie and all of Marcel's family my deepest condolences to all.
Rose (Mendes) Duecker
July 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Marcel was truly special.
The world has lost a friend;God has gained an Angel.
Donna Fafard
July 6, 2014
With great sadness I express my sympathies to your family. Marcel was the nicest guy and I am so lucky to have gotten the chance to know him.
Sharon & Bill Smith
July 6, 2014
our prayers for u and family
Betsy Salo
July 6, 2014
Cindy and family, we were so sorry to hear of Marcel's passing. We will always remember our chats with both of you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With love and friendship,
Karl and Betsy
Michelle Zimmerman
July 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Trish Bourassa
July 6, 2014
Marcel was always such a genuine and nice guy, you had to love him. This is a very sad day for all of us who went to school with and hung out with him.
George Langlois
July 6, 2014
thoughts and prayers to the family on your loss.
Robin Farrar
July 6, 2014
I see love.
Jessica Chickering
July 5, 2014
So so sorry for your families loss All my love and condolences Jessica Chickering
Jessica Chickering
July 5, 2014
twig sherbert
July 5, 2014
To the family of Marcel, so sorry for your loss, he was a good man, and will be deeply missed by all
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