BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Waring Sullivan Fairlawn Funeral and Cremation Service

180 Washington Street

Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Jeanne Guillotte Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 21, 2017.

Jeanne Marie (Desroches) Guillotte, age 83, of Fairhaven, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Arthur A.J. Guillotte.

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Daigneault) Desroches, she had resided in Fairhaven for the past 54 years.

Mrs. Guillotte had worked as a stitcher in the local textile industry.

A devout Catholic, Mrs. Guillotte was very involved in her Church and prayed The Rosary 3 times a day. She enjoyed word search puzzles, religious television, and watching movies. She cherished the time spent with her beloved family. She bore the cross of a serious medical condition with grace for 33 years and was a distinct example of patience and fortitude to all around her.

Her family includes a daughter, Anna Daniel and husband Gerald of Underhill, VT; two sons, Steven Guillotte and John Guillotte and wife Jennifer all of Fairhaven; a sister, Lucille Barwick of New Bedford; three brothers, Roger and Gerard Desroches of New Bedford and Donald Desroches of Acushnet; six grandchildren, Aimee, Geoffrey, Gregory and Abbey Daniel, Amanda and Seth Guillotte; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by seven siblings.

Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 9 am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Francis Xavier Parish, 125 Main St., Acushnet. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 pm. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations in Jeanne's memory may be made to St. Francis Xavier Building Fund, 125 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743.

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January 23, 2017

Rose and Manny Santos

Dear Anna, Steven, and John,
Manny and I would like to offer you our deepest sympathy. May God be with your family in this time of loss. She was a wonderful and caring woman. Our prayers are with you.

January 22, 2017

Antonio Borges

Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mom I will remember her in my prayers. From Tony Borges - SFX

January 22, 2017

Anna
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Sue Carpenter

January 22, 2017

My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Helen Maxwell, Westport MA

January 22, 2017

Laurie Plante

Dear Steven, Anna, and John, we are so sorry for your loss. May God watch over your family during this difficult time. You mother was blessed to have lived a wonderful life. Sincerely, The Plante Family

January 22, 2017

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom.

January 21, 2017

Norman Guillotte

Steven, Anna, John, and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss. Your mother truly was a kind and gentle person and I have only fond memories of your entire family. Through the years and miles of life memories can be a blessing that can help heal pain and loss. My love to all of you!
With prayers, your cousin Norman

January 21, 2017

The Duffy's

Steven, Anna and John we are all deeply saddened to hear we lost Jeanne. Please accept our sympathy at this time of your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Duffy's

January 21, 2017

Paul Guillotte

Dear Steven, Anna and John,

I would to express to you my deepest sympathies in the loss of your dear Mother. My memories of her are that she was always kind to me and always had a smile! May God grant you peace and comfort as you grieve. May her memory be eternal.
Paul Guillotte

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