Gertrude Gendreau

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Gertrude Gendreau of Fall River, MA on December 8, 2024, at the age of 92. Gertrude, was the daughter of Ovila and Albertha (Levesque) Jusseaume, born on the 17th of October, 1932, and sister to the late Maurice Jusseaume.

In 1950, Gertrude married the love of her life, the late Bernard J. Gendreau, and they settled in Fall River where they raised their six sons: the late Denis (wife Ann), Michael (wife Karen), Ronald (wife Sharon), the late Conrad (wife Joanne), Mark (wife Fatima) and Claude (wife Doreen). Besides her beloved sons, Gertrude is survived by 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and countless nieces and nephews from both the Gendreau and Jusseaume families. Besides having raised a family of six boys, Gertrude had worked for many years as a secretary at Bishop Connolly High School and worked in several of the family's businesses. Bernie and Gertrude spent 25 years in Port Charlotte, Fl., where they enjoyed a fun and active retirement and returned to Fall River to spend their last decade

surrounded by family and friends.

Gertrude was a huge proponent of education and always stressed the importance of a great education. Not only were Gert and Bernie concerned with the education of their own family, but at times felt the need to help those in need attain a good education also. As important as her commitment to work and family were, both she and Bernie were faith-filled people and remained very active in their church, be it Notre Dame in Fall River or San Antonio in Florida and were active members of the Cursillo community. In retirement, Gert could often be found organizing activities like singalongs and cookouts for their many friends. She was at her best when sharing time with those who filled her heart.

Gertrude, lived a wonderful life filled with love and without regrets. She and Bernie were very grateful to have done a lot of traveling around the world, but above all her accomplishments, the most important thing in her life was her family. There was no limit to her unconditional love, and for that, we are forever grateful.

Visitation in Gertrude’s honor will be held at Waring Sullivan Home at Cherry Place Funeral Home at 178

Winter St. Fall River, MA, on January 10, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 7PM followed by a Mass of Celebration at Holy Name Church on January 11, 2024, at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Gertrude’s memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. www.waring-sullivan.com