Yvonne M. Jaillet

Yvonne M. (Gallant) Jaillet, 81, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Monday, June 16, 2025, in her home surrounded by family after an illness.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on October 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Azelie M. (Cormier) Gallant. She was employed by Eastwood Pines of Gardner for many years until her retirement.

Yvonne was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish of Gardner, practicing at its Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. Yvonne's heart was always with her family, especially her great-grandchildren, whom she cherished dearly. She loved to head down to her favorite casinos and also play BINGO. She had a passion for animals, caring for and loving many pets throughout her life.

Yvonne is survived by a son, Michael Jaillet of Templeton; two daughters, Donna Marois and her husband Timothy of Gardner, Susan Loyd and her husband Eric of Port Charlotte, FL; grandchildren, James Girouard of Gardner, Jeremy Girouard and his wife Heather of Gardner, Stephanie Uguccioni and her husband Vincent of Hubbardston and Brian Marois and his significant other Alisha Scott of Gardner; ten great-grandchildren, sisters, Nola Beare and her husband Irvin of Canada, Jeanette Sawyer of Canada, Anne-Marie Gallant and her significant other G. Dave Moore of Templeton, and Bernice Vallee of Hubbardston; brother, Joseph A. Gallant and his wife Francese of Florida; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband, James J. Jaillet; three brothers, Leonce, Elmo, and Amedee "Meddy" Gallant; and sister, Lea Babin.

Graveside Services will be private in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) PO Box 1430, Cincinnati, OH 45250, or on their website at (www.dav.org). Please reference in memory of Yvonne M. Jaillet.