1928 – 2017
North Grosvenordale – Gertrude L. Hardy, 88, of Seastrand Road, died Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017 in UMASS Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Roland Hardy, Philip Laramie, and Raymond Verdone. Born in North Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Narcisse and Dora (Faucher) Ravenelle.
Mrs. Hardy worked for Cluette Peabody, Bates Shoe and then retiring from American Optical as an injection molding machine operator. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Albert J. Breault Post. She enjoyed golfing, knitting, crocheting, playing BINGO at St. Joseph Church, watching birds, but above all she cherished spending quality time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Gertrude is survived by her daughters, Diane Stephens and her husband Gary of Putnam, Claudette White and her husband Ernest of North Grosvenordale, Vivian Kozey and her husband Charles of Eastford, and Jeanne Verdone of Woodstock; her brother Phillip Ravenelle of Webster, MA; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings, Doris Blain, Jeannette Cardinal, and Norman Ravenelle; and one grandson.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Gertrude’s family from 9:00am to 10:30am on Tuesday May 30, 2017, in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Rachel Sposato
May 23, 2017 at 3:36 pmMy heart goes out to Diane, Vivian, Claudette and Jeannie. I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. My heart and prayers go out to you all.
Michelle & Jim Lamothe
May 23, 2017 at 4:42 pmViv, Diane, Claudette and Jeanne,
Thoughts and prayers sent to you all and your families at this very difficult time.
May she rest in peace in eternity. She has been greeted with open arms by her family members who have gone before her.
Linda Fontaine
May 23, 2017 at 6:47 pmSorry for your loss .
Anne Marie Lussier
May 23, 2017 at 7:18 pmViv & Charlie – so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Olm
May 23, 2017 at 8:20 pmViv and Charlie – so sorry for your loss. She was great. Big hugs and prayers sent to all of you.
Cliff and Michelle
May 23, 2017 at 10:04 pmVivian, I know for sure your mother has left a ton of great memories to you and all she knew and loved.
How in the world could you forget such a loving soul? Moms are such an awesome gift.
Sooner or later, you will see her again and relive all those special memories. I hope you and your family can take comfort with that. May her soul rest in peace.
Diane
May 24, 2017 at 11:17 amMy sincerest sympathies to you all especially Claudette & Matt. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know shared sorrow is cut in half. See you Tuesday.
Fondly,
Diane Selvaggi Vernon
Kathy
May 24, 2017 at 5:52 pmDianne Viv Jean Claudette and families. Your mom always had a bright smile. I will always remember her as the life of the party always helping whereever she could. “Tiny Bubbles In Your Wine”
Barbara Alim
May 28, 2017 at 12:49 amJeanne
I happened to be home and read of your Mom’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss.
I am sure she will be greeted with open arms.
Take gentle care of yourself during this time
Rene, Leo and Louise
May 30, 2017 at 1:22 pmDiane, Claudette, Vivian and Jeannie. Please accept our sincere sympathy on the untimely passing of your Mom. She was in my office less than one month ago, and looked so well that I told her she would live to at least 100 years. I was sure of that. When we lost our Mom in 1966 when we were 16, 15 and 12, your Mom made sure that we were well taken care of. Cooking meals, cleaning the house, doing washing and ironing and generally making sure that the 3 of us and my Dad were O.K. You just never forget those acts of kindness. Your Mom is one of my hero’s in life will forever hold a special place in all our hearts. We pray for her and for all of you. With Love and affection…….Rene, Leo and Louise
Henry Frederick
July 19, 2017 at 1:04 amThis is late, but I wanted to express my sympathy and prayers for VIVIAN VERDONE KOZEY and her family on the passing of her Mom. May God continue providing she and her loved ones with strength and healing; and reaffirm her Faith, comforted in knowing she will be re-united someday with her mother in Heaven in everlasting and eternal love.
Henry Frederick
Sanford, FL