Dorothy L. Brousseau, 67, of Woonsocket, died Friday morning at Woonsocket Health Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Walter L. Brousseau. They were married on December 12, 1970.
Born in New Bedford, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Boucher and the late Dorothy L. (Ouellette) (Boucher) Silvia. After the death of her father in 1944, Dorothy became the adopted daughter of the late Arthur A. Silvia.
She was raised in Taunton and was a graduate of Taunton High School, Class of 1960. She later earned her degree from Rhode Island College.
Dorothy lived in religious life as a Sister of the Holy Union of the Sacred Hearts, from 1960 to 1967, and was known as Sr. Anne Regina.
After her religious vocation she lived in Cumberland and has resided in Woonsocket for over 35 years.
Mrs. Brousseau worked as a case manager in the Early Intervention Program with the Woonsocket Family Resources Center. She previously was a substitute teacher in the Woonsocket Public Schools and prior to that taught at St. Joseph’s School in Attleboro.
Dorothy was a longtime visitor and supporter at Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey in Wrentham and like to participate in the prayer and discussion programs at the Abbey. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed bird watching and writing. Her greatest joy was in caring for her granddaughter.
In addition to her husband of 39 years, she is survived by a son, Michael D. Brousseau of Providence, a daughter, Christen M. Brousseau, and her companion Todd Guerin, and her granddaughter Amber Lee Guerin, all of Blackstone. She is also survived by an uncle, Paul Ouellette of Taunton and several cousins.
Her funeral will be Wednesday at 9:00 am from the Menard Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Park Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will be private. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the VNS of Greater RI, 6 Blackstone Valley Pl., Lincoln, RI. 02865 .
www.menardfuneralhome.com