1937 – 2022
Thompson– Emile V. Breault, Jr., 84, of W. Thompson Rd, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Riverside Rehabilitation and Care Center in East Hartford. He was the loving husband of the late Sharon (Hillmann) Breault. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Emile and Corinthe (Champagne) Breault, Sr.
Emile worked for many years as maintenance supervisor for the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
He was a member of Hot Sparks Hot Rod Club, the National Guard, Yankee Yesteryear Car Club, Antique Truck Historical Club Nutmeg Chapter, and the Thompson Historical Society. A carpenter by trade, Emile enjoyed tinkering with just about everything. He owned and restored several antique vehicles and motorcycles. He was an exhibitor for over 40 years at the Woodstock Fair, helped restore the old Thompson Town Hall, and was proud of the information kiosk that he made for the West Thompson Dam.
Emile is survived by his children, Danielle (Raymond) Lajoie of Putnam, Emile “Moe” Breault, III of Pomfret, Michelle (David) Placido of Greenville, RI, Denise Breault of Arlington, MA, Paul (Tammy) Breault of Thompson, and Christopher Breault of Brooklyn; his siblings, Jacqueline (Jake) Jacobson and John (Donna) Breault; his brothers-in-law, Greg Peterson and Mark Cassidy, and sisters-in-law, Rhonda Breault and Judith Hillmann; thirteen grandchildren, Rebecca Provost (Joseph), Emma, Matthew, Cory, Krysten, Kayla, Owen, Samuel, Kate, Jonathan, Seth, Jessica, and Waylon; three great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Catherine and Damian; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Colette Breault, Richard Breault, and Cecile Peterson, and great-grandaughter, Violet Breault.
Relatives & Friends are invited to a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday January 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, CT. Burial will be handled privately.
Memorial donations may be made to West Thompson Fire Dept and Community Fire Co.
For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Jeff Thebado
Paul & Tammy… my deepest sorrow on the loss of your Father/Father-in-Law…
My thoughts & prayers are with you and all your Siblings. ~ W. Thompson Road won’t be the same withou the occasional drive-by & wave in his antique truck! –
Judith Hillmann
Emile is at peace now and free from pain. All my love and sympathy goes out to the family . Know that he and Sharon are together again.
Love, Aunt Judy
Dave Babbitt
what a great “Thompsonite”….Capable and giving….I hope that kiosk stands forever….RIP Emile….
Emily Wallach
Emile & Chris~
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories you carry in your hearts ease your sorrow, give you courage, comfort and help you find peace. ; Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Father.
Emily
Kathryn Casey
My sympathy to the family. Emile was a wonderful person.
Donald Breault
My thoughts and prayers to Emile’s family. It has been over 35 years since we left the Thompson area. I still treasure those fond memories of hanging out with my cousin Johnny and sometimes getting in trouble with Emile showing the two of us the right way.
Debjani Banerji
Denise – my deepest condolences for your loss. I’m thinking of you and your extended family during this time. Regards, Debjani
Ken & Anne Dery
To Danielle and family,
So sorry to hear of your beloved father’s passing.
May he Rest In Peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Anne Dery
Nancy Gingras
Dear Breault family,
When I think of Emile, he’s telling a story or showing some of his collections, but always smiling. What an interesting man. He will be missed.
God bless.
Joe and Nancy Gingras
Allen Millette
He was his brother Richard and my Idle. l knew him well. Even than, he drove a tricked out Stubabaker lark, v-8 with that Hotspark plate. He at the time had a Ford coupe, 32 or so, olds powered. He once made a bow and arrow out of oak. After not seeing him since I was a kid, I stoped in to see him. What he had built, restored was unbelievable. He was a good guy, a craftsman that can not be replaced.
Al Millette Level lll Nuclear Examiner Coast of Maine
Terry Guertin
Danielle & family,
Sorry to hear of t he loss of your Dad. Sending hugs & prayers.
Richard Daniotti
With deepest sympathies from the Daniotti family.
I have been a landowner on Bull Hill for about 40 years. I first met Emile 10 or 12 years ago when I purchased a piece of property adjacent to his cabin. He was there having a cigar when I knocked on the door and introduced myself. It wasn’t hard to form a friendship as he was such an easy going guy and was always willing to share a story. We sat many times in the cabin just talking about the land, work and family. I knew the last couple of years frustrated him not being able to do the things he loved outside because of his health, especially not being able to get to the cabin to have a cigar or feed the birds. But he didn’t complain. He always seemed genuinely grateful for his family and friends. My son and I visited with Emile for a couple of hours in November at the house and I’m glad we were able to share time together. Although we weren’t close personal friends, he was the type of person that made you feel that way.
Stephen Andrea Coderre
To Danielle and e m i l and the rest of the family are deepest condolences on your dad passing I am so glad I got to know him he was a very nice guy and loved listening to his stories rest in peace