1949 – 2021
Putnam – Anne-Marie Gendreau, 71, of S. Prospect St. passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. Born in Worcester, MA she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Rita (Courtemanche) Gendreau.
Mrs. Gendreau worked as an inspector for Dimension Sail Cloth in Putnam for eleven years. She enjoyed reading and spending quality time with family and friends. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Ann in N. Grosvenordale, St. Joseph Children’s Liturgy, and St. Joseph Prayer Group and was an avid Red Sox Fan.
Anne-Marie was survived by her sons, Albert “Butch” Briere of Putnam, and Jamie Briere and his wife Willow of Dayville; her daughter, Lorie Briere of Danielson; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Anne-Marie’s family from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021 in the Valade Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. A gathering will begin in the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Food Pantry, 18 Main St, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Tina Briere
You were one of the brightest lights in my life as a child, and now in heaven…
My heart breaks for Butch, Jamie an Lori..
I loved you then, I love you now an always will
You will be forever in my heart.
Forever your Tina Beena
Xo
Russ barbour
Hey guys this is Russ. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I remember her growing up as a wonderful smiling woman who made us laugh and gave us snacks all the time. I can’t count how many times I’ve gone over to visit and the first things out of her mouth were hi Russ how are you with a big smile.The world is truly at a loss with her not being here. I know it has been a while since I’ve seen or spoken to any of you, but I wish you all well.
Rene J. Morin
To Anne- Marie’s Family and Friends. I had the privilege to be a classmate of Anne-Marie for all 12 years at both St. Joseph Grammar School and St. Joseph High School in North Grosvenordale. We graduated together with the great class of 1967. Anne-Marie was a good friend to everyone in our class and School Community. She was a shining light for all of us who were fortunate to have know her. My sincere sympathy to the entire Family.