Mrs. Nancy A. Drolette, age 87, of Woburn formerly of Belmont, passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness on February 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was the beloved wife of the late Charles N. Drolette. Born in Cambridge she was one six children born to the late Raymond and Marie (Geatreau) Dunakin.
Nancy was raised and educated in Cambridge and was a graduate of the Cambridge High and Latin School. She was a Belmont resident for many years before settling in Woburn. Nancy was a devoted wife mother and grandmother. Everything she did revolved around her family and she was the center of their lives. Nothing made Nancy happier than to be surrounded by her loving family and those she cared most for.
She is survived by her devoted children, Kathryn Rogers of Belmont and her late husband John, Paul Drolette of Woburn, Mark Drolette and his wife Lisa of Woburn, Karyn Salemi and her husband Michael of Billerica, Charlie Drolette of Florida, and the late David Drolette. She was the loving grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Raymond Dunakin of Louisiana, Robert Dunakin of Billerica, the late Shirley Tremblay, Carol O’Malley, and Beverly Miller. Further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Friday, February 9th, at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 130 Common Street, Belmont, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.