Gwen C. COSGROVE

WESTBROOK - Gwen C. Michaud, 62, passed away on Feb. 26, 2005 with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Watervilleon Nov. 7, 1942, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Ayer) Cosgrove. Gwen attended and graduated from Winslow schools. She owned and operated her own business in Perkins Cove in Ogunquit where she had her gift shop for 15 years. She recently worked as practice manager for New England Woman's Center. Gwen was extremely active as President and member of the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers Friends Group for many years. Gwen loved music and dancing, being with people and entertaining. She enjoyed traveling and being near the water. Gwen's greatest joys in life were being with her family, spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was an extremely loving and compassionate woman, who was always willing to give to others. Gwen was a very devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gwen is survived by her loving husband Ken Michaud of Cape Elizabeth, whom she married on Aug. 20, 1960; together they spent 44 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by three children, daughter, Debra Barry, husband Michael and grandchildren David and Morgan of Londonderry, N.H., son Kevin Michaud, wife Robin and grandchildren Jacob and Kelsey of Gray, and daughter Wendy Levesque, husband Robert and grandchildren Kevin and Jessica of Turner.; a brother, Joe Cosgrove Jr. of Waterville; and two sisters, Polly Boudreau of Apopka, Fla., and Betty Lemieux and husband Jerry of Winslow. Also surviving her are several nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial visitation will be held at Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, on Thursday, March 3, from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pleasant Street, Waterville, on Friday, March 4, at 11 a.m.