Gertrude Gregory

Gertrude (Tanguay) Gregory, 80, of Farmington and formerly of Leesburg, FL, N. Stonington, New Britain, passed away on March 16 at the Groton Regency Center with family at her side. She was the wife of the late John Gregory Jr.

Born November 1939, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Mary Rose (Morissette) Tanguay. A graduate of Cheshire High School where she proudly twirled the baton for the CHS marching band.

Gertrude had a great sense of humor, loved music and dancing. She had a great love for storytelling, crafting, cleaning and organizing, and enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family. She enjoyed life and dedicated most of it to helping others, physically, financially, more importantly spiritually. She so loved our God the Father and lived by his words and strength with unwavering faith. She was an active and devoted parishioner of the Catholic Church in whichever town she resided.

She is survived by her loving children, Jeannine Gordon and husband Steven of Gales Ferry, Dawn Battista and husband Paul of Farmington, John Gregory III and Anita Majewski of Moosup, Joy Gaffney of Uncasville, Kenneth Gregory and wife Cassandra of Imperial Beach, CA, Donald Gregory and wife Kathy of New Britain and a son-in-law, Brad Gaffney; two brothers, Roger Tanguay and wife Rita of Southington, Raymond Tanguay of Plantsville, two sisters, Jackie Dressel of Plantsville and Helen Poirier of Meriden, sister-in-law Cecile Tanguay. She also leaves 23 loving grandchildren and nine precious great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Brother and Sister-in-law, Gabriel and Flora Tanguay, Sisters and Brother-in-laws, Yolanda (Jerry) and John Napp, Marie and Frank Marino, Lucille and Gordon Adshade, Jeannine and Barry Wright, brother-in-laws, Louis Dupre, Franklin (Boxy) Dressel, along with several nieces and nephews.

Her very large, loving and caring family were very important to her, from the oldest to the newly born, no matter the generation. She loved them all dearly and kept them in her daily prayers. She absolutely melted at the site of newborn babies and had the good fortune of cuddling with her own great-grandchildren.

Gertrude was a devoted friend and loved by many. She touched the hearts of all she befriended through her most loving and generous spirit. Many thanks to Barbra and Jerry Kil for your special friendship and all your love and support.

Gertrude's joy in life was about helping those less fortunate. She had a strong passion for making regular donations to food pantries, along with donating to numerous charities, too many to list. Therefore, a donation made in her honor to the charity of your choice would be welcomed.

Due to the current health crisis and wanting to keep all of Gertrude's family and friends safe, Della Vecchia Funeral Home will be conducting a private family service at the convenience of the family. A Memorial Catholic Mass will be held at a later date when safe to do so.