GAUDET, NELSIE - 1920-2010 - Nelsie Gaudet, 89, wife of the late William Gaudet (1980) of Dieppe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 2, 2010. Born in Fitchburg, MA on February 12, 1920. She was the daughter of the late John Blanchard of Caraquet and Sarah Gautreau of Barachois, NB. She is survived by her eight daughters: Geneva (Leonard) Benoit, Simone (Peter) Elliott, Diane Savoy, Marie Bourgeois, Cecile (Albert) Leblanc, Gloria (Louis) Gallant, Jeanne (Pat) Balcom and Linda Gaudet and one son, Alvin (Eileen) Gaudet, as well as her 22 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Robert (Wanda) Gaudet (2008) and Paul Gaudet (2007), and her grandsons Allan Gaudet (1988) and Thomas Gaudet (2006) and her special companion, Blair Doiron (2001). Mom, Mémère, Grand-Mémère, friend and confidant always gave her time and love to all that knew her through her cooking, baking and sewing. Nelsie was known for her charming wit, honesty and unconditional love. Her devotion towards her family and many friends will be greatly missed. May the essence of who she was live on through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitations will be held at Chartersville Funeral Home, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB, on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family or donation of choice would be greatly appreciated. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Ste.-Thérèse Roman Catholic Church, Acadie Ave, Dieppe, NB on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11 am. Reception will follow at the Dieppe Golden Age Club, Acadia Ave, Dieppe.