Uxbridge- Jeannette M. (Desruisseaux) White, 80, of S. Main St., passed away peacefully at her home on Fri. Nov. 18, 2022 after an illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Ronald J. White in 1996.
She is survived by her children, Kevin J. with whom she lived, and Donna M. Gosselin and her husband James of Whitinsville; 2 grandchildren, Cassidy Gosselin and Danielle Morse and her husband Chris; 1 great- grandson, Lucas Morse; 5 siblings, Shirley Perry and her husband Richard of FL, Louis and his wife Sue Desruisseaux of Uxbridge, Paul Desruisseaux of Whitinsville, Joseph and his wife Joanne Desruisseaux of Rindge, NH, and Victor and his wife Pam Desruisseaux of FL; a sister-in-law, Sandra Labrecque Woodcome of Uxbridge, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 siblings, Rene Deruisseaux, and Rosemary St. Jean.
Born in North Uxbridge on March 2, 1942 she was the daughter of Rosaire P. and Marie Germain (Lavoie) Deruisseaux and was a lifelong resident of Uxbridge. Jeannette worked for 40 years for Paul Revere Insurance Co. in Worcester. She enjoyed being a homemaker and preparing wonderful meals for her family. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, and her family was her greatest sense of joy. A woman of great faith, Jeannette was a longtime member of Good Shepherd church and recently St. Mary’s Church.
Her funeral will be held in St. Mary’s Church, 77 Mendon St., Uxbridge on Wed. Nov. 23rd at 11 AM . Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours at Tancrell- Jackman Funeral Home, 35 Snowling Rd., Uxbridge will be held prior to mass from 9 -10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. To leave a condolence message for her family please visit: http://www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com
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