Mary “Barbara” Gaudette, 74 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away at her home on Sunday evening, August 21, 2016 following a lengthy illness.
She was born October 12, 1941 in Utica, New York, the daughter of William and Mary (Mitrzyk) Steph. She was raised and educated in New York and on May 22, 1964 was united in marriage to James M. Gaudette. Barbara worked in nursing for several years prior to raising her family. Barbara had a passion for gardening and was active in gardening clubs in Metuchen, New Jersey, Gerrards Cross, England and in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
She is survived by her husband, James of Huntley, her children, Barbara J. (Richard) Swiderski of Bloomingdale, James M. Gaudette, Jr., of Aurora and Katherine V. Gaudette of Seattle, Washington, her grandchildren, Alexandra, Joseph, James, Pierce and Kady. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be Friday, August 26th, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and on Saturday, August 27th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Mary Catholic Church. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I am so very saddened to hear of cousin Barbara's passing. Though I have not seen her for several years, I have fond memories of get togethers with the Steph, Boone, and Thibault clan so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jim, We are both so sorry for your loss. Barb is a special lady. Ill really miss seeing her for our monthly visits
Barb was always helping others and now she went to prepare our way. We'll all miss her and we all are lucky to have known her. Jim I'm sure that you and your children are among the luckiest