Cecilia Boissonneault Obituary

Age - 73

September 11, 2023

Leominster, MA

Shirley - Cecilia Boissonneault (Cecile), age 73, passed away September 10, 2023, after a few years of declining health issues. She was born in St-Pierre, Kent County, NB, Canada, May 10, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Adelard LeBlanc and Louisa (Cormier) LeBlanc. She was the wife of the late Germain "Frenchie" Boissonneault (2021). She leaves behind a son, Allain Boissonneault, a daughter and son-in-law, Natalie Brown and David Brown. She leaves five grandchildren whom she loved dearly and cherished time together; Samantha, Anastasia, Brandon, Chantal and Sebastian. She also leaves three great grandchildren whom she adored and loved; Savanna, Hunter and Mason. She leaves her wonderful sister, Noella and her husband Wally Smith. Two sisters and a brother, some brothers and sisters in law. She was predeceased by her father in law, Arthur Boissonneault and mother in law, Evangeline Boissonneault. As per Cecile's wishes, Funeral services will be private. There are no calling hours.

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