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Ruth (LaPorte) Brouillette, 78

Published: April 28, 2020 21 Condolences

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1942 – 2020

    North Grosvenordale-Ruth Brouillette faithfully fought the good fight against chronic illnesses until the Lord gave her rest on Monday, April 27.  

   She leaves her loving husband of almost 35 years, Raymond Brouillette. Ray and Ruth truly embodied their marriage vows of “in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad.” 

   Ruth was born in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William and Annie (Heywood) LaPorte where she attended Roxborough High School.  

   Her USO days brought her to Connecticut in 1962, where she married and raised four children: Charles Trudeau Jr, Denise Harkins, Michael Trudeau and Kathy Bowen. After marrying Ray, their blended family doubled in size and love to include Danielle St. Laurent, Nicole Brouillette, Renee Freudenberger and Michelle Richard. 

   Her pride and joy were her grandchildren, 19 in all! Charles’s kids Candis, Cayla, Taylor and Victoria. Denise’s kids Trevor and Stephanie Vogel. Michael‘s kids Nicholas and Cody. She enjoyed an especially close connection with Maggie, Kathy’s daughter. Danielle‘s kids Francine and Elliott, Nikki‘s kids Chrissa, Christopher, Joshua (and baby Hannah, who passed in 1998 at just 5-months-old), Renee‘s daughter Amanda and Michelle‘s kids Brandon, Bradie and Brylie.  She also leaves 8 great grandchildren: Damian, Deken, Dmetri, Amelia, Willow, Mackenzie, Jeminai and Addilyn. 

   She was also predeceased by her first husband, the late Charles R. Trudeau, Sr.; her brothers, William, John, and Elwood LaPorte; and her sisters, Annie Swalla, Mary Hanson, Doris Biggs and Helen Martorelli.  

   A special thank from the family to Ray, Kathy and Maggie for their devoted loving care over the years. Wife, Mother, Memere and Friend…you will be missed. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 

   Funeral arrangements are private and have been entrusted to Valade Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main St. N. Grosvenordale, CT. 06255. Memorial donations may be made in Ruth’s name to Hospice of North Eastern Connecticut, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT. 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Marian Smat

    April 28, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    Charles and Denise so very very sorry for your loss prayers and hugs

  2. Mary Gauthier

    April 28, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Denise, Kathy and family, I’m so truly sorry for your loss of your Mom. She was such a funny lady with a great sense of humor and patience (I remember the phone calls we made from work De). My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace ❤️

  3. James P. Blanchard

    April 28, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of your loving mother. Kathy I love you! My prayers are with you.

  4. Lori Drouin

    April 28, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    My condolences to Denise and your entire family, as well as her friends. May time spent and memories shared help you all through your sadness and grief. My sympathy to you all.

  5. Valerie

    April 28, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May your mom rest in God’s holy peace

  6. Donna Prybyla

    April 28, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss. May all the memories carry you through this hard time and always. Please let me know if there is anything you need. ❤️

  7. Harvey (Duffy) and Jane Duffany

    April 29, 2020 at 5:36 am

    To Denise, Mike and all of the family:

    Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mother.

    Sincerely, Harvey (Duffy) and Jane Duffany

  8. Dean and Kathy Demers

    April 29, 2020 at 5:49 am

    May she Rest In Peace. Sending our sincere sympathies to you all.

  9. Barbara Godzik

    April 29, 2020 at 9:06 am

    My sympathies to Ruth’s family! I didn’t realize, until I read this obit, who Ruth was. When our children were young, we were neighbors and friends. I haven’t seen her after she moved from the “Swede Village”. Wonderful family – love you all

  10. William LaPorte

    April 29, 2020 at 10:06 am

    To Ruth’s family, extended family, friends, acquaintances, I was informed of Ruth’s passing by my Uncle, Robert LaPorte. Because of my Uncle Bob’s diligence, I have enjoyed the privilege of remaining informed and connected to the LaPorte family legacy. I share in my uncle’s belief in the importance of knowing where we came from and who we are related to. I someday hope to be as resourceful as my uncle in becoming a conduit for those who follow me. After reading the wonderful tribute to Ruth’s life, I know more now than I did at any time before. I know that Ruth was very well loved and deeply cared for by all those involved in her life, and that she will be sadly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences in your time of grief. Ruth and her family will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely,
    William Craig LaPorte, son of William Charles, Grandson to William Clarence.

  11. Linda Marion

    April 29, 2020 at 10:57 am

    My deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

  12. Tom & Arlene Succi

    April 29, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Denise, Mike and Family,

    We are so sorry for your loss. You, your Mom and your family are in our prayers. Please accept our condolences.

  13. Dick Trudeau

    April 29, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    Hi Cousins of mine, I offer you sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. I don’t think that she remembered; but, we met when your dad and she went to a wedding in New Jersey that Carol and I were also attending — circa 1962/1963.

  14. Albert Swalla

    April 29, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    Dear Ray and Family,

    My deepest sympathies on the passing of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother and my Aunt. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

    My thoughts, prayers and well-wishes are with you.

    Sharing in your sorrow,
    Albert Swalla

  15. Charlene ross

    April 30, 2020 at 9:31 am

    So sorry for your loss. She will be missed.

  16. Jessica

    April 30, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Ray, Kathy, and especially Maggie, she was a great woman, I know I only knew her a short time, I instantly had love for her!!! She is at peace now, not suffering from pain! My condolences go to you and your family during this difficult time. She will be missed

  17. Ginny Lumb

    April 30, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    Sending our love to you all during this difficult time.
    Ginny & Tom Lumb

  18. Yvette Brissette

    May 2, 2020 at 11:20 am

    My love and prayers to all of Ruth’s family. I was surprised to learn of her passing although the last time we met and talked, she told me how her health had really gotten much worst. To Ray, Denise, Charles, Mike and Kathy and extended family my deepest sympathy at the loss of your wife & mother. To her grandchildren and great grandchildren, as you know, you are all a very important part of Ruth’s life. She loved her family dearly. Whenever we met, she always talked about her family.

  19. Denise COUTURE

    May 2, 2020 at 10:25 pm

    Charles,Denise,Michael sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful person. Prayers for you and your family

  20. Peter Labby

    May 3, 2020 at 11:09 am

    Our deepest condolences on your loss. We’ll be sure to keep Ruth in our thoughts and prayers.
    Sincerely,
    Kirstin and Peter Labby

  21. Dr. Frederick Barks

    May 9, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was such a sweet woman. She struggled, but would always manage to sneak out a smile. I’ll miss that the most.

    Rest easy my friend

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