Eliette Soucy Willett, born Eliette Lorraine Soucy, passed peacefully on February 20, 2023 at the age of 98. Ellie was a long time resident of Haverhill, MA and was a beloved and devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed.
Ellie is survived by three daughters and two sons, Susan Gemos and her partner Edward Colozzi of Lowell; Leslie Stott and her husband Michael of Johnson City, TN; Eliette Lee Reid and her husband George of Newfoundland, CA and Leesburg, FL; James Willett Jr and his partner Karen Stitham of Englewood FL; Daniel Willett and his wife Yvonne of Newton, NH.
Ellie is also survived by ten grandchildren, Heather Lanier; Derrick Gemos and his wife Jennifer; Michael Kelly and his wife Michelle; Heath Kelly and his wife Heather; Brett Kelly and his wife Sabrina; Jeff Stott; Chris Stott; Garner Davis and his wife Stacey; Briana Davis and her partner Mike Nielsen; Adam Willett and his wife Erin; sixteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephew.
Ellie was born in Haverhill, MA on November 24, 1924 the daughter of Laurette Roy Soucy George and Joseph Soucy. Ellie was preceded in death by her husband James L Willett Sr., her daughter Jane L Davis, and her two sisters Lena Soucy Long and Norma Soucy Cote. She had a large family of brother in laws and sister in laws all of whom preceded her in death and made life full and happy.
Ellie was a busy mom of six children and also did seamstress work from home. She loved knitting and taking care of her two favorite Aunts. When the children were older, Ellie, worked for the IRS, and did bookwork. Ellie loved to cook, sing and would speak French with anyone who could. She had a positive caring attitude and marvelous sense of humor, and never forgot a birthday or anniversary for any of her children or grandchildren. She and Jim had many loving friends with whom they traveled, camped and danced with for years. Ellie will be laid to rest alongside her husband Jim.
Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street Haverhill, MA. Visitation will be Thursday February 23 from 4-6 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held February 24 at All Saints Church Haverhill, MA 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The CancercCenter at Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Howard and Christine says
February 22, 2023 at 3:10 pmTo Lee, George and families of the late Eliette Soucy Willett. Your loved one has truly made a positive influence upon her family and large circle of friends during her 98 years of life; and by all indications, a rich and rewarding life. Please accept our most sincere Condolences, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you.
Rev. Fred says
February 22, 2023 at 3:53 pmCondolences and prayers to you and your family. Your mom certainly lived a long life of Blessings, from which will last a lifetime in your memories. Treasure them because it is the memories that will bring smiles and presence as you travel your journey. God Bless and safe travels.
Stephen Williams says
February 24, 2023 at 5:04 pmJoan and I send our condolences. wonderful women
Lucie Chouinard says
February 24, 2023 at 6:07 pmTo the family of Eliette, our sincere condolences.
We had a lot of affection for your parents. Rose-Eva, Désiré and us children greatly appreciated their visits to Québec.
Lucie, Estelle, Alain and Claude Chouinard