Rejeanne C. Gilbert

November 25, 1927 - November 3, 2019

COLEBROOK – Rejeanne C. Gilbert, 91, passed away at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, after a long period of ill health. She was born on Nov. 25, 1927, in East Hereford, Que., a daughter to the late Philbert and Yvonne (Gagne) Paquette. Rejeanne worked for many years as a homemaker and farmer, with her husband, and she later also worked at the Tillotson Rubber Co. in Dixville. She loved to quilt and play cards, and cherished time with her family. She was a long-time member of the Catholic Women’s Club in Colebrook and she was a dedicated member of the Mohawk Grange #217 for more than 75 years. She is survived by her two children, Diane Maurais and partner Bryan Lachance of West Stewartstown, and Denis Gilbert and wife Maryann of Colebrook; two grandchildren, Joshua Gilbert and Jason Maurais and his wife Jessica; a great-granddaughter, Ainsley Maurais; two sisters, Monique Marquis of Enfield, Conn., and Suzanne Roy of Canaan, Vt.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband John Gilbert in 1989; three brothers, Herman Paquette, Paul Paquette, and Maurice Paquette; a granddaughter, Jennifer Jackson; and an infant son, Paul Arthur Gilbert. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. in St. Brendan’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Rejeanne may be made to the CCNH Resident Activity Fund, c/o P.O. Box 10, West Stewartstown, NH 03597. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.