She was born in Van Buren, Maine on September 9, 1927 a daughter of Fidele and Genevieve (Lajoie) Marquis.
She was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior and was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
Gloria enjoyed gardening, oil painting, crossword puzzles, reading, walking, and camping in Freeport.
Surviving are her children, Linda Whitmore of Lewiston, Catherine Lemay and husband Robert of Lewiston, Lawrence Gilman of Burns, Wyoming, and Daniel S. Sirois and wife Romala of Rumford; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Gilman E. Sirois, three brothers, Norman, Clifford, and Joseph, and a sister Sylvia Richard.
If so desired contributions in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter 383 US Route 1 Suite 2C Scarborough, ME 04074.
