William A. "Frenchie" Gaudette, 79, of Brooksville, Florida passed away on June 17, 2011 at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice House in Brooksville. He was born on July 18, 1931 in Somerset, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph and Rafella Gaudette. Frenchie graduated from local schools and served his country in the Air Force. He retired as a mechanic with the Coca Cola Bottling Co.; however, his greatest love, besides his family, was music. Frenchie was a professional musician for many years and enjoyed jazz and other contemporary forms of music.
He is survived by his wife Mary Hauser Gaudette of Brooksville; his daughter, Deborah Gaudette Garner and her husband, James, of Tampa, FL; four sons: William J. and his wife of Ocala, FL, Wayne A. and his wife, Angele, of Sun City, FL, Brian K. of Sun City, FL, and Glen A. of New Port Richey, FL; his step-daughter Mary Denise Bee and husband, Rev. Ricky Bee, of Brooksville, FL.; and several grandchildren. He was predeced by his parents and his first wife, Dorothy Ann Boni Gaudette.
Memorial services were conducted from Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida on July 1, 2011.
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You will be so very missed “Poppa”. We know your in heaven and having the time of your life. Heavens gain is our earthly loss. You are loved.
Debbie and Jim,
We are so sorry for your loss.
It’s so hard to lose a parent, but the memories linger on and time heals the heart.
we miss you so much dad..
Debbie, Jim and the Gaudette Family, May your memories and the love in your hearts for your father bring you comfort and peace. We are so sorry for your loss. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers with love.
We will miss you dad and hope you are with mom.
RIP Mr Gaudette, our condolences to the family
We are thankful for the time we had with you. Heaven is a better place, where we will see you again. God Bless, Randy Bayne
You are sorely missed my dear friend. There is vacancy at the lunch table.
Look for us on the other side. We’ll be coming soon.
Forever grateful for the sacrifices made for our country. Thank You. May you rest in peace.
To the bereavement family:
Be encouraged and rejoice that he is not enduring the things of this life.
Please know that God doesnt make mistakes, To be absent from the body is presence with the Lord he was next in line for God’s eternal plans. Be Ye ready, for we know not the hour or the day that the Lord will shine his light upon us and say come on my dear. Were Praying God gives you all strength and to remember the good times of laughter that he has contributed to each of your lives, God Bless
My deepest prayers for the family during this time. Please take this opportunity to bond as a family and remember to take no time for granted. We are thinking about each of you. Take care
so sorry for your loss.i knew you father since the early 60,s.as a brother inlaw he was always fun to be around.he loved his wife dorthy,my wifes sister at the time.i know you will deeply miss him.
i am very sorry for your loss.i knew your father since the 60,s.he was fun to be around.i know he loved your mom,and am sure they are together again.be strong and hold on to the memories
Uncle Frenchie you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family. I have fond memories growing up and spending time with the entire family. Forever in all our hearts.
Ms. Debbie,
My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family! The loss of a family member can be very hard, but always remember that we are here for you!!! God Bless!!! i was make sure to say and special prayer for you and your family!
We will miss Uncle Frenchie. He was one of the good people and always fun to talk to. My Mother Peggy… his sister in law gives her condolences to the family.
Grandpa, you are missed, We hope you R.I.P.