WEBSTER – Dianne E. (Gaudere) Ballou, 74, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. Her loving husband of 48 years, Gary D. Ballou, died in 2012.
She leaves her beloved son Scott with whom she lived. She also leaves her son Douglas W. Ballou and his wife Meredith of Webster; her grandchildren Courtney, Brandon and Dakota; her great-granddaughter Olivia; her sisters, Pauline LaForte, Jessica and Pam; her 2 god-daughters Ann and Angela; her sister-in-law Braunda Ballou; her good friend Marion and her family; her caregivers Theresa and Ashley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Louis and Harold Gaudere and by her sister Lida Conn.
She was born on August 8, 1947 in Worcester, a daughter of Louis and Blanche (Marando) Gaudere and lived here most of her life. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1965.
Mrs. Ballou was a certified nurse’s assistant at Webster Manor and at St. Camillus Nursing Home in Whitinsville. She then provided home health care for several years before retiring.
No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street.