Cecile Cousineau

HARDWOOD - Cecile Mary Cousineau, 67, of Hardwood, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family. Cecile was born May 7, 1939, to Paul and Marie (Blais) Gauthier. She was raised on a dairy farm in Shaffer. She graduated Holy Name High School in Escanaba. She married Jim Cousineau of Hardwood at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shaffer on Aug. 9, 1958. The St. Joseph Catholic Church of Foster City was blessed to have Cecile as a member and benefited because of her unselfish dedication of nearly 50 years. She served as CCD teacher, Altar Society, parish council, organist, choir member, and chaired the annual Parish Picnic for many years. Cecile was a hard worker and a caregiver to many. She placed a high value on family whom she loved and enjoyed spending time with. She was always seen watching her children and then grandchildren in all extra curricular events. She especially enjoyed watching them play sporting events. Cecile was an excellent cook and homemaker. She enjoyed traveling with family and close friends to Florida, Colorado, Alaska, Missouri and the Dakotas. In addition to her husband, Cecile is survived by four daughters, Karen Bougie of Escanaba, Janice (Bill) Goudreau of Kingsford, Lynn (Darrell) Oman of Felch, and Sue (Tom) VanHulla of Niagara, Wis.; 11 grandchildren, Brandy and Cole Bougie, Mike Cousineau, Ryan, Adam and Amanda Goudreau, Marie (Travis) Johnson, Emily and Brittany Oman, and Joe and James VanHulla; two great-grandchildren, Maggie Bougie and Mya Jacobsen; her brother, Maurice Gauthier; sisters, Jacquelin Whitens, and Louise Legault, all of Escanaba along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to Cecile's parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Alice Gauthier and sisters, Jeannette LaFave and Elise Bush; a brother, Raymond Gauthier and son-in-law, Dan Bougie. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Central time) at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Foster City. Fr. Richard Mroz will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Foster City Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to St. Joseph Church. Luncheon will be served at the church following the services. The Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home is serving the family.