Gloria Willette
1944-2022
Gloria Marie Willette (nee Deveau), 77, of Worcester, MA previously of
Tobique First Nation, NB, passed away September 15, 2022, peacefully
at home with her family. She was born to the late John Thomas and Mary
Elizabeth Deveau, December 24, 1944, in Bangor, ME. She was raised a
member of the Maliseet Nation on the Tobique Reservation in New
Brunswick, Canada.
Her late husband, Merle Willette, passed away in 2000. She is survived
by her daughter, Michelle Tankersley; son-in-law, Brian Tankersley;
grandsons, Kyler Simard and Trey Tankersley; son, Joe Crossman;
grandson, Shawn Deveau; his wife Kristen Deveau; great grandsons,
Kasen, Shawn, Talon, and Presley; grandson, Norman Deveau;
granddaughter, Samantha Deveau; great grandsons, Dominic, Vincenzo,
Jovanni and Jackson; great granddaughter, Giselle; and several
cousins, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sons, Norman
Deveau and Merrill Deveau; daughter, Denise Deveau; and sisters, Mavis
Voeres, Connie Bernard, and Pearl Martin.
Gloria, better known to all as Hubba, had a big heart and was always
willing to help others in any way she could. She was an avid bingo
player and was never without a Coca-Cola in her hand. She loved music,
especially country and Elvis, and would often dance the night away.
She enjoyed driving and was always up for an impromptu road trip or
just an aimless cruise around some unknown roads. No matter where she
went, fun was sure to be had. Her smile and laughter were contagious
and will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Her final resting place will be beside her beloved Merle at St.
Ann’s Cemetery in Tobique First Nation, NB, where they’ll
surely both exclaim, “Holy bald-headed!” as they’re
reunited at last.
Resting at the Paul Pyres Community Hall with visitation starting at
12 noon on Friday until 1:30 pm on Saturday. Funeral service will be
held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2 pm from St. Ann’s Catholic
Church, Tobique First Nation, NB. Father Curtis Sappier celebrating.
Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover, NB.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Gloria Willette 19442022..
Décès pour la Ville: Perth-Andover, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick