Gabrielle (Coffey) Lefrancois of Blackstone, MA passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Lydia Taft House, Uxbridge, MA surrounded by her loving family. Born 12/3/28 in Blackstone, MA, to the late James H and Viola (Archambault) Coffey. She was married to the Late Edgar J. O. Lefrancois and the devoted mother of John “Jack” M Lefrancois, Gaybe Ann Hamel and her husband Rene, Esther M. Boucher and her husband Gerald and pre- deceased by her son Thomas E. Lefrancois all of Blackstone. She is also predeceased by her sister Esther (Coffey) Pisaruk. She was affectionately known as “Angel Gabrielle” by all who knew her and she leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, who she adored.
She was one of the first police matrons in the Town of Blackstone and served under Chief James Ryan. She was co-owner of Lefrancois and Sons Waste Paper and Rubbish Removal and also worked for St. Antoine Residence as a Switch Board Operator and Receptionist for over 40 years, retiring at 87 years old.
In her spare time, she enjoyed making floral arrangements. She enjoyed traveling throughout the New England area especially summers on the Cape and Kennebunkport. She was an avid New England Sports fan. She also enjoyed attending all the Ball Games, BMR marching band shows, hockey and skating competitions that her family participated in. Most of all Gabrielle loved her family and loved providing her “Goodies” at all the family gatherings throughout the years.
Calling hours will be Saturday, June 26th at 10:15 AM in St. Paul’s Church, Blackstone, MA followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with burial immediately following in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the St. Paul’s stain glass restoration fund.