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Annette Richard Daviau

Annette Richard Daviau passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on May 10. Annette was born on Sept. 24, 1931, in Saint-Thomas de Joliette, Quebec, daughter of Frank Richard and Juliette Fafard. She was the third of five children, Lucille (Arthur), Carmen (Harry), Gilles (Molly), and Norma (Henry), with Norma being the only surviving sibling. She is predeceased by her husband, Alfred Stacker Daviau; sisters, Lucille and Carmen; brother Gilles; granddaughters, Vanessa and Olivia; son-in-law, Vincent; daughter-in-law, Kerrie; and niece, Cathy. She is survived by her nine children: Alfred Jr. (Alsu), Suzanne (Steve), Mark, John (Karen), Mary (Brad), Michael, Joan, Richard (Amy), and Jennifer (Ciaran). She is also survived by her 22 grandchildren; and her four great-grandchildren.

Annette met her husband, Al, at Holyoke High School in Massachusetts, and then she went on to nursing school. They married and, over the next several years, lived in a few states before settling in Connecticut. Annette had a rewarding career as a registered nurse, as well as being a devoted full-time mother of nine.

Annette was an avid reader, an accomplished seamstress, and a talented musician. Annette was fortunate to travel around the world and enjoyed learning about many cultures. After the passing of her husband in 1995, she became a third-order Dominican, where she devoted much of her time to the Our Lady of Grace Monastery in North Guilford.

Annette will always be remembered for the love and generosity that she gave to her family and friends, her devout faith, and her strong Christian charity.

Relatives and friends were invited to visit with Annette’s family on May 16 at the St. George Catholic Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. The funeral services immediately followed. A Christian burial was held at St. George’s Cemetery in Guilford immediately following the funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Our Lady of Grace Monastery in North Guilford. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.hawleylincolnmemorial.com.