Annette V. Jalbert

Annette V. (Robichaud) Jalbert, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on May 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Goguen) Robichaud. She was previously employed by Simplex Time Recorder and Stop & Shop, both of Gardner. 

Annette was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish of Gardner, where she practiced at its Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. She was also a member of its Ladies of Ste. Anne Society. Annette loved to watch her favorite cowboy movies and play cards. She was a gifted knitter, hand sewer, and quilter, making various gifts for family and friends. Annette’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, treasuring the special moments together.

Annette is survived by her husband of 60 years, Rino A. Jalbert of Gardner; two daughters, Anne-Marie Bouchard and her husband Hermel of Gardner and Jacqueline Minns and her husband Matthew of Gardner; a son, Paul Jalbert of Gardner; five grandchildren, Michael and Megan Minns, Christian, Elliott and Jayden Jalbert; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 25, 2023, from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Annunciation Parish at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.

Calling Hours will be held Monday, September 25, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, PO Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or on their website at (www.alz.org). Please reference in memory of Annette V. Jalbert.