"We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Gus and we are keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time. He was a very lucky man to have spent all of his life surrounded by his loved ones. While his passing will certainly leave a hole in your heart, I'm sure it is a comfort to know that you were able to create so many family memories for you and your family to cherish.Our deepest sympathy - George, Shannon, Drew and Cameron"
In loving memory of
Gaston A. Rondeau
April 23, 2017
Gaston A. Rondeau, 90, of Round Top Rd., died April 23, 2017 at home. He was the husband of the late Carmen T. (Robert) Rondeau. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Adolphe and Delina (Lizee) Rondeau.
A Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, Mr. Rondeau worked as an Installer for Whitten Corp., Mendon, MA for twenty years and also worked for Electric Boat, Groton, CT and the former Mitris Building Company. As part of his work, he installed Whitten filtration systems for municipal pools throughout the United States and around the world, including Ivy League universities, Olympic venues, the White House during the Ford administration, Egypt, and various other locations. Gaston was a creative man who enjoyed oil painting, carpentry, woodcarving, gardening, wine making, Egyptian history, Hershey chocolate and flying private planes with his brother Gerry. He is remembered for his incredible sense of humor, a strong work ethic, and a deep devotion to his faith and family.
He is survived by a son, Dennis Rondeau and his wife Linda of Magnolia, TX; three daughters, Jeanne Fountain of Woodbury, NJ, Suzanne Dec and her husband Kenneth of Mendon, MA and Michelle Losardo and her husband Dino of Harrisville; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Romeo, Isidore, Napoleon, and Gerard Rondeau, Yvonne Duguay, Emeliana Heroux, Medora Heroux, Marie-Rose Lachance, Antoinette Malboeuf and Marie-Laure Turcotte.
His funeral will be held Friday, April 28, 2017 beginning with visitation from 8:30 10:15 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in Our Lady of Good Help Church, 1063 Victory Highway, Mapleville. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 314 Wrentham Rd, Bellingham, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
Tributes
"Having lived next door to my aunt Carmen and Uncle Gus for many years. I grew to know them very well. He was a man who would do anything for you. Brought my kids ice cream right before dinner, and always had that smerky smile. I once mentioned that I like this coat rack he had made in his hallway. Next morning I could hear banging outside my door. There he was hanging up the coat rack. This is only one of many things he did. He was there to get our barn up. He would sit in the chair with his coffee and Danish and direct everyone working as to what and how to do things. We will miss him very much. We were truly blessed to have him in our lives. God Bless you and keep you."
"I have only known Gus for a little over a year but in that short time I learned a lot about him. I met him right before he lost his wife last April and I know he missed her more than anything, they had an amazing love story. I enjoyed my time spent with Gus and I'll hold those memories with me forever. I'll never forget his hilarious sense of humor even at 90 years old he still had it! I will miss our talks about his past jobs and memories of growing up, most of all I will miss getting his Boston cream donut and seeing the biggest smile each time I gave it to him and said ""It's Thursday, donut day"". He would always offer to give me a dollar but after a while he stopped because we went to lunch he would always want to pay so I said we were even! I'm sorry for your family's loss. He will be missed, but he sure did live a long and happy life filled with amazing family and friends. "
"My condolences to Michelle, sue, Jean and family. I only knew gus a short time, but the time I did spend with him was cherished. He always tried to make people laugh, he had his jokes, he was such a caring, loving person. Always tried to offer me a grilled English muffin or a glass of red wine even though I was there to take care of him! :) That's just the type of person he was, a caretaker. He loved Carmen with all his heart And missed her dearly. Gus loved his chocolate and especially the cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden. Always had to stop him from picking green tomatoes! He was impatient. Gus will be greatly missed and forever in my heart.. I'm very thankful I got to work with him and I will remember his smile, his wisdom and most of all his sense of humor."
"To Sue and the family of Gus Rondeau; our deepest sympathy. Your father will always hold a special place in our heart and will be in our thoughts and prayers. It brings comfort to us knowing he is with Carmen and Breezy and his extended family. RIP"
"Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Jess!"
"To our dear cousins, your loss is our loss and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was the last of a wonderful ban of brothers and will be greatly missed. Love to all!Cousin Georgette (Fontaine) Nobrega and family."
"Sue, Michelle and families,My deepest sympathy to you and you family."