"One of the things I do remember about Tante Regine is speaking to her on the phone to wish her a Happy Birthday when she was in her nineties and her telling me that she was still a young chick. She was a delight and I will long remember the few visits and talks with her. My sincere sympathies to all the grandchildren and great grandchildren."
In loving memory of
Regina M. Gerberville
September 1, 2007
Newport, RI - Regina M. Comeau Gerberville, 101, of 87 Kay Street, Newport, RI, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late Donato ?Daniel? Gerberville. Born in Lower Saulnierville, Nova Scotia, Canada, on October 19, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Julienne Moillet Comeau.Mrs. Gerberville worked in numerous positions well into her seventies. She was a personnel maid for Mrs. Betty Morris during the 1930?s and 1940?s. She worked in the knitting department of Leys Century Store during the 1950?s and 1960?s, after leaving Leys, she worked as a seamstress at DelNero?s cleaners for numerous years. She ended her long working career as a house mother at Salve Regina University in the 1970?s. Overall she had a wonderfully full life blessed with many friends and family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She was a wonderful role model to both her grandchildren and great grandchildren who have many years of very fond memories of a loving nurturing woman who helped raise them. She leaves her son in law Donald O. Anderson of Newport and her grandchildren David O. Anderson, Daniel C. Anderson, Eric N. Anderson, Kristen A. Miner, Alysa A. Boyle and Taryn E. Anderson all of Newport and Robin D. Fleming of Portsmouth. She also leaves thirteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She was the mother of the late Solveig Anderson and great grandmother of the late Emily Fleming.Graveside Services will be held Monday, September 10, 2007 at 11:00am in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Memorial donations may be made to the Grand Islander Activities Fund 333 Green End Avenue Middletown, RI 02842
Tributes
"Sorry I could not make it to the service today. Matante was special to so many people. She touched my life in many ways and I loved the times we got to go upstairs and visit with her during my Newport vacations. Her knitting projects always fascinated me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless"
"Sorry to hear of Tante Regina's passing. I remember her well from when I was just a little guy. She was a great friend and sister to my grandmother Margaret Gaudet. I am happy that she had such a full life. Sincere regrets, Mike Gaudet"
"What a wonderful, long life she had! I know my mother Jeannette Gaudet and my aunts Denise and Bernice treasured their "Tante Regina""
"Please accept my sympathies on MaTante's passing. I have fond memories of her many visits to Haverhill and our visits to Newport. There were often more than 20 children at those gatherings but she always took the time to make each of us feel special. My mother adored her and I'm sure she is now enjoying her company. She is now reunited with your mother and Aunt Marguerite. I'm sure they are knitting sweaters and blankets to keep everyone warm! Love, Renee"
"So sorry to hear that Ma Tante has died. I was able to spend some time with her during the 2 summers I was in Haverhill. We would drive to Rhode Island for a visit with the whole family...such good memories. My prayers are with you all. Betty a Charles"
"I am so sorry to hear about Tante Regine's death. She lived a full rich life. She will live in our hearts forever. Love, Denise, Tom, Kevin & Julianne"
"Our love and condolences to Tante Regin's family . My Dad, Elie , was her older brother and she was my last living Tante . I have fond memories of her visits to Weymouth and Meteghan River when I was a child and having the great pleasure of spending time with her and Solveig on my trip to Newport in the 80's . Sympathies and love from me and my family . Phyllis"
"Our sympathies go to all the family of Tante Regine. Myself being the eldest of the Charles Comeau clan, I didn't have much opportunities to meet with my Aunt Regine but do remember 2 occasions, one when I was 14 and spent a week with her and Solveig in Newport, the other when the family met in Connecticut to celebrate her youngest sister Marguerite and husband's 50th wedding anniversary. Over the years I have kept in touch with news and pictures of her sent by our cousins - the Daly's Sad to lose the last of our Dad's family, but consoled in thinking of what a long and happy life she had."
"I thoroughly enjoyed taking care of Regina and her late daughter, Solveig. They were such sweet ladies. I pray that God comforts you all during this difficult time. I have great confidence that they are in a better place. Sincerely, Charley Collins"
"I used to love to go to Grandmums house when Tante Regine was visiting. I would listen to them speak to each other in French,I wasn't sure what they were saying but I knew it was good stuff, it's a memory I will carry with me always.Our love and sympathy to all she loved, Cathy,Rich,Josh and Jason"
"My condolences to all Tante Regine's grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was my Godmother, I loved her dearly and will greatly miss her. I have fond memories of her cheerful smile, her visits to Conn. with mom, and her great love for her family. God bless you all, Jeannette"
"Our deepest sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful person. MaTante always had a twinkle in her eye and a special way of bringing smiles to those around her...she was a good storyteller! She leaves behind many warm memories, and I'm sure she is being greeted in heaven by Aunt Solveig, my mother, and many others who loved her... Those of you she leaves behind are in our thoughts & prayers. Love, Celeste, Tim, & family"
"My sincerest condolences to your family. May your grandmother be with her sister my grandmother and laugh, play, sing, and most importantly - be with their mother, whom they lost at such a young age in life. God Bless you all. Patti, Gary, John and Elisabeth Cooke"
"I was so very saddened to hear of my Tante Regine's passing. She was the last remaining member of my father's her brother, Charlesfamily. I fondly remember visiting her in Newport where she skipped up the stairs to her apartment, leaving me well behind and somewhat out of breath,at this time being in her late 70's. She entertained me and two of my sisters with many funny stories of growing up in Nova Scotia. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her."
"I have very fond memories of Tante Regina and her family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers"
"My sympathies to the family and all whoes lives were touched by Tante Regina...Special thoughts for you Denise, Bernice and Robert--from me to you."
"I have fond memories of Tante Regina and am sorry I cannot attend the memorial service. Best wishes to all"
"Thinking of you Alysa and family"
"Matante We will always remember your smile and kindness to all of us here in Haverhill. Your visits, and concerns for all of your nieces and nephews and great- nieces and great- nephews will always be in our hearts. Oscar & Therese"
"Alysa, Robin, and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your grandmother. Mrs.Gerberville was a very sweet and kind lady and it was a joy to have the privilege to know and to take care of her while she was at the Grand Islander. You and She will be in my thoughts and prayers. She'll be sadly missed. Love, Gretchen"