Obituary of Annabelle "Ann" "Anna" Marie Bridgen (nee Drouillard)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at The Hospice of Windsor. Loving wife of Ernie for 25 years, late husbands Robbie Gauthier (1960), and Robert Jolicoeur (1998). Loving mom of Donald Gauthier (Carol), Deanna Leveque (Bob Sweet), Clifford Gauthier (Sylvia Holmes), Shirley Drouillard (Ron), Michael Gauthier (Sue), Patricia Ouellette, Ann Marie Dodd (Dan), Nancy Stefan (Gil DeGuire), Victor (1953) and step daughters Loretta Hackney, Sandra Beneteau (Ted) and Cindy Baillargeon (Ken). Devoted Grandmother to 22 Grandchildren; Donnie Gauthier (Kristine), Kevin Gauthier (late Robin), late Darcy Gadoury (Debbie), Dale Gadoury (Vicki), Kelly Leveque, Scott Gauthier (Kimberly), Cindee Redmond (Joe), Darrin Drouillard (Chantal), Terri Pitre, Michael Drouillard (Michelle), Kimberly Smilie (Nat), Lorraine Poppe (Jason), Wendy Soulliere (Jon), Lynn Anne Klymko (Mike), Mandy Pelosi (Josh), Matt Dodd (Lauren), Shawn Dodd, Amy Clifford (Kyle), Ashley Pelosi (Aaron), Brandon Stefan (Katie), Alice Marchi, and Heather Hackney. Survived by 25 Great-Grandchildren. Loving sister of Lena Morand (Gerald), Donna Lucier (Alfred), Isabelle LaMarsh (2014), Rose Taylor (2016), Vina Gauthier (2010), Gord Drouillard (Genie), Nelson Drouillard (Flo), Omay Drouillard (2024) (Sharon), Aurele Drouillard (2013), Raphael Drouillard (1941).

Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to a very large loving family. She cherished her family and never missed an opportunity to get us all together.

Visitation will take place at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME - BANWELL CHAPEL, 11677 Tecumseh Rd. E. (519-253-7235) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm. Family and friends are invited to meet at Our Lady of the Atonement Parish (2940 Forest Glade Dr.) on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 9:00 am until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Anne's Cemetery. In memory of Annabelle, donations may be made to The Hospice of Windsor. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com