Jeanne S. Brunelle

Jeanne S. (Chateauvert) Brunelle, age 95 of Midland, died Saturday morning September 8, 2012 at Stratford Village. The daughter of the late Denis and Clairina (Denis) Chateauvert was born in the city of Quebec, Canada on July 12, 1917. She immigrated with her family to Detroit, Michigan in 1928 and became a naturalized citizen in 1936. Jeanne had worked at several bookkeeping positions throughout the metro Detroit area. She enjoyed traveling with her sisters and brothers to New Mexico, California, Minnesota, Europe, Ireland and back to Canada. Jeanne was know for her special BBQ ribs, meat pies, cakes of all kinds, but especially her chocolate cake.

Surviving are her sister, Fernande "Fern" O'Donnell of Midland; brother, Maurice (Rita) Chateauvert of Garden City, Michigan; special niece and caretaker, Kathleen Dolan of Midland; many other nieces and nephews who will miss her sweet, beautiful smile and bright, kind blue eyes. In addition to her parents Jeanne was preceded in death by her siblings, Simeon, Paul, Roger, Victor, Rolland, Albert, Robert, Beatrice and Theresa Chateauvert.

Per the wishes of Jeanne cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred in New Calvary Cemetery. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials maybe offered to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, the Salvation Army in Midland or the organization of ones choice. Family is extremely grateful to the staff at MidMichigan's Stratford Village, who have given her loving care for the past five years. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Personal messages of condolence to the family may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com