Salem: Simone A. (Belleau) Strout age 86 of Salem, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the NSMC / Salem Hospital. She was the wife of the late George H. Strout, Jr.
Born and raised in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Theophile and Albina (Audet) Belleau. A lifelong resident of Salem, Simone devoted many years as a caregiver for several families in the greater Salem area. She was a long time member of the former St. Joseph Parish of Salem.
For the last several years, Simone was a resident of the Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead. Her family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff for the care and attention given to her in her last years.
She is survived by 2 daughters: Deborah Shubert and her husband William of Saugus, Rebecca J. Skerry and her husband John of Salem, 2 sons: Wayne S. Strout and his wife Donna of New Hampshire, Peter K. Strout and his wife Kathie of Salem, 2 sisters: Fernande Labrecque and Leonette ‘Tibby’ Strout of Salem, a brother, Rudolph of Londonderry, NH, grandchildren: Kimberly Surette, Peter & Jamie Shubert all of Saugus, Sara Pettigrove of Georgetown, Todd Strout of Keene, NH, Amanda, Michael & Travis Strout, Kathleen and Annie Skerry all of Salem. She is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren: Christopher Surette of Saugus, Oliver Pettigrove of Georgetown, her special friend Betty Vasilakopoulos of Salem, and nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Emileo ‘Meo’ Belleau.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather for her funeral on Saturday at 7:45 am from the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St., [Rt. 114 / 1-A] Salem, followed by her funeral mass in Ste. Anne Church, Jefferson Ave., Salem at 9 am. Visiting hours; Friday 4 to 8 pm. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette Rehab. And Skilled Nursing Facility, (Residents’ Activities Fund) 25 Lafayette St., Marblehead, MA 01945. For guest book and additional information please visit www.levesquefunerals.com