Marie C. Perusse

BARRE CITY – Marie Clair Perusse, 80, of Brooklyn Street, formerly of Leominster, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 with her family by her side. Marie relocated back to Barre City in June of 2015. She resided at the Metivier Residential Care Home since that time.
Born on January 1, 1936 in Barre City, she was the daughter of Alphonse and Alice (Lamorey) Perusse. Marie attended elementary school in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School with the class of 1954. Following her graduation, she enlisted in the U.S. Army, where she served with dedication and distinction before being honorably discharged. She married Norman Gallant and they later divorced.
Marie was employed as a Secretary with the City of Burlington for many years. She was known for her wit and fiery personality by all who knew her. She was a true animal lover at heart and often said that she “preferred animals over people”. Throughout the years, she had many Yorkshire Terriers and all of them held a special place in her heart.
Survivors include her son, Mark Gallant of Great Falls, MT; her daughter, Monique Britt of Leominster, MA; her niece, Trisha Hunt and family of Washington; her siblings: Yvonne Gallagher, Lawrence Perusse, Gary Perusse, and Jean Perusse. Marie also had two very special friends in life, Penny Ricci and Linda Bowen.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Morris Perusse.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church in Graniteville. Per Marie’s wishes, her ashes will be scattered in York Beach, Maine, a favorite place of hers where many fond memories were made.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marie’s memory to your local humane society or online at www.yorkie.rescueshelter.com.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and residents of Metivier Residential Care Home. All of these people are special and will always be remembered for their kindness and generosity.