Anita GAUDREAU

WORCESTER— Anita (Gaudreau) Britland, 97, of Hermitage Nursing Home, died Tuesday, October 25th. Her husband, James Britland died in 1969. She leaves a daughter, Nancy and her husband Ronald Gelinas of Worcester; five grandchildren, Charleen Mullaney of Spencer, Kelley Fields of West Boylston, Nicole Sacco of Leicester, Kevin Keenan and his wife Michelle of Florida and James Keenan of Auburn; six great-grandchildren, Timarie and Shawn Fields, Arielle Mullaney, James and Michael Keenan and Daniel Kemp; two sisters-in-law, Loretta Gaudreau of Fall River, and Alice Britland of Texas; two nieces, Pauline and her husband Ronald Salmons of Fall River, and Candace Britland of Texas; and several cousins. A brother, Norman Gaudreau, pre-deceased her. She was born in Fall River, daughter of Joseph and Marguerite (Levesque) Gaudreau. Anita worked at the former American Thread Company in Fall River before moving to Worcester many years ago. She was a member of Christ the King Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, working on crafts, and walking. She spent summers at Sutton Falls Campground and winters at Boynton Beach, FL. She will be dearly missed by all. The funeral will be held Friday, October 28th, from RICE FUNERAL HOME, 300 Park Ave, with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Friday, October 28th, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. www.ricefuneralhome.com