Obituary for Jeannette M. (Whitmore) Gamache
Jeannette (Whitmore) Gamache, 93, formerly of Willimantic, widow of Roland A. Gamache, died peacefully July 9, 2008 in Village Manor in Plainfield, CT surrounded by her family. She was born March 10, 1915 in Manchester, NH the daughter of Joseph Arthur and Alma (Bissonnette) Whitmore. She had worked for the American Thread Co. for many years and later for the Electro-Motive Co. until her retirement. Mrs. Gamache was a communicant of St. Mary Church in Willimantic. Her survivors include a son, Henri Gamache and his wife, Nancy of Willimantic; three daughters: Theresa Hlobik and her husband, Roger of Vernon, Rita Williams and her husband, Kenneth of Scotland and Doris Lessard and her husband, David of Marlborough; two brothers: George Whitmore of Stratford and Roger Whitmore of Mansfield. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great, great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jennifer Williams. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated today at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church in Willimantic. Burial followed in St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary Church Repair Fund, 80 Maple Ave. Willimantic, CT 06226. Please visit www.baconfh.com to register your condolences online. The Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St. Willimantic has charge of arrangements.
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