METHUEN – Gertrude M. (Michaud) Bennett 92 of Methuen, MA died Sunday August 14, 2011 at Holy Family Hospital.
Born and educated in Lawrence, she was the daughter of Alfred and Marie (Roy) Michaud.
A long time parishioner of St. Monica’s Church in Methuen, she was active in the Methuen VFW, enjoyed doing word searches, spending time with her family and grandchildren. Gertrude faithfully watched the daily Catholic Mass on television.
The widow of George G. Bennett, she is survived by her two daughters Shirley M. Harvey and her husband Charles of Florida and Linda A. Karcz and her husband Robert of Lawrence, MA.
Two sisters Simone Schelling of Methuen, MA and Jacqueline Baillargeon of Salem, NH
Grandchildren Kim Tierney and her husband Bill of Lawrence, MA, Tracy Baillargeon and her husband Mark also of Lawrence, MA, Melissa Dufault and her husband Jim of Bradford, MA and Kerri Karcz of Lawrence, MA.
Three great-grandchildren Greta Tierney, Gabriella Baillargeon and Bobby Dufault.
Gertrude is also survived by her sister-in-law Pauline Michaud.
Several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:00a.m. in St. Monica’s Church in Methuen with burial to follow in the Elmwood Cemetery also in Methuen, MA.