Patricia J. Nolet, (Gaudreau), 80, of Haverhill, died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.
Pat was born in Haverhill on October 22, 1942. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard M. (Dick) Nolet, and the daughter of the late Eldon G. and Dorothy M. (Tardiff) Gaudreau.
Raised in “The Acre” section of Haverhill, Pat was a graduate and vice president of her senior class at St. James High School, Class of 1960. She worked for National Liquor, Lady Grace on Merrimack Street, and was a teacher’s aide throughout the Haverhill Public Schools. Working with children was her passion. She volunteered at the polls for the city of Haverhill, was a CCD teacher, and a lifelong parishioner at St. James Church in Haverhill.
Pat was asked to dance by the love of her life, Dick, at a CYO dance. Her children are glad she said “Yes!” She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed beaches and trips to Europe, California, the state of Washington and Washington, D.C. Pat was the ultimate aficionado of iced coffee (milk only) and chocolate in any form.
Pat was the loving mother of Julie P. Berthiaume and her husband Daniel of Haverhill, and Stephen R. Nolet and his wife Amy of Poulsbo, WA. She was the sister of Dr. Lawrence J. Gaudreau and his wife Shirley of Paoli, IN, and Robert Gaudreau and his wife Sheila of Tilton, NH. She was the cherished grandmother of Genevieve Nolet, Paul Nolet, David Berthiaume, and Caroline Berthiaume. In addition to her immediate family, Pat treasured her relationships with her many cousins, dear friends, and colleagues.
Funeral services are private.The family will have a celebration of life in the spring. Arrangements are in the direction of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Pat’s name to the Liz Murphy Open Hand Pantry, 6 Cottage St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
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Danny Dougherty says
January 17, 2023 at 3:53 pmOur heartfelt prayers go out to the family of Patricia at this time. The obituary highlights such a beautiful life. I always looked forward to Stephen telling me stories about what was going on with his mom and the community back in Massachusetts. It always brought a smile as I’m from the East coast too. May she rest in peace.
Dougherty family (Danny, Scott & Luna)
Julie Carven says
January 17, 2023 at 8:29 pmI loved your mom! She always made me laugh. I was lucky to work in the same school as her as she always made my day. Pat will be missed by many.
Wright says
January 18, 2023 at 12:52 amJulie & Family -Wishing you peace, comfort and courage. Our hearts go out to all of you during this difficult time. Cherish your wonderful memories. With our deepest sympathy. Mark, Karen & Kaitlin Wright