Rose-Marie (Laliberte) Hanks, 90, of North Port, Florida, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2026, in her home after an illness.

Born in Gardner on August 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Laure Rita (Courtemanche) Laliberte. She attended Gardner High School and later received her GED. Rose-Marie was a receptionist employed by Digital Equipment Corporation of Westminster for 21 years until her retirement in 1992.

Rose-Marie was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish of Gardner and San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, Florida. She enjoyed taking her daily walks, always appreciating the scenery and surroundings along the way. Above all, Rose-Marie's greatest treasure was her family, especially her grandchildren in both Massachusetts and Florida. She cherished the time spent with them and all the special memories they made together throughout the years.

Rose-Marie is survived by her daughter, Kathy Carr, and her fiancé, Mike Lambert, of North Port, FL; her son, Steven Hanks, and his fiancée, Cathy Cormier, of Manchester, NH; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Maillet of Gardner and North Port, FL, and Joanne Allison and her husband, Lindy, of Hemphill, TX; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Hanks, who died in 1997; three sons, Gary, Brian and Mark Hanks; and three daughters-in-law, Sheryl Hanks, Kim Leilani Alexazkoor and Joyce Hanks.

A Calling Hour will be held Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Funeral Services will follow from the funeral home with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Annunciation Parish, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Burial will be held at Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Relay for Life of Greater Gardner-6AYVG9, PO Box 5003, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or through its website. Please reference in memory of Rose-Marie Hanks.