Jean L. Gatien, 95, Spalding, passed away on Thursday October 13, 2016 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She was born on February 26, 1921 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of the late Fred and Elvina (Gibson) Vincent. On September 21, 1940 she married the late Roy Gatien in Spalding.
Jean enjoyed painting, playing music, hunting, gardening, bird watching, fishing and was a very dedicated nurse.
She is survived by her six children: Dennis (Donna) Gatien, Barbara (DeWayne) Stebbins, Cynthia (James) Visintainer, Fredrick Gatien, Darrel "Duke" Gatien and Mark Gatien, thirteen grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2000.
In keeping with Jean's wishes, cremation has taken place and her family will celebrate her life with a private memorial service.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Homes are assisting the Gatien family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.
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"Deepest sympathy to the whole family.....when my Mom Jenny Gorzinski lived with me, your Mom Jean would come to my house and play cards. It was an enjoyable time. And remembering your family growing up next to Corriveau's store. Wonderful memories....I know she will be missed by all....God Bless, Vivian"
-Vivian (Gorzinski) Walechka -
"A flood of memories just went passing through. So many great times were had the Gatien house back in the Old Days. Good thoughts are going out to the whole Gatien clan. "
-Jim Mazur -
"Sympathy to the whole family.... I first got to know Jean your Mom when I joined the Hermansville Rescue Squad and both your Mom and Dad were members. Jean taught me quite a bit before she retired from the squad. Thoughts and prayers to all of you in this difficult time."
-Dan Hammerberg -
"My deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of your Mother. She was a good neighbor & friend & I always enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers to all of you."
-Eleanor LeBoeuf -
"Please accept my sincere condolences. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. "
-Karen Sharkey Rackow -
"Deepest condolence to you all. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. She was a very nice person and will be missed by all. "
-Faye Mroczkowski
