Obituary of Florence Theresa Arsenault-Gillis

July 23, 1938 - May 2, 2023 It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of Florence Arsenault Gillis, who passed away at Prince County Hospital on May 2, 2023 at the age of 84. This incredibly beautiful soul was born July 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Alyre and Léah (Wedge) Maddix. In 1960, she married the late Alphonse (Élie) Arsenault, with whom she had 5 children. Florence worked most of her life as bookkeeper for Wellington Construction. In 2007 she was fortunate to meet Roger Gillis whom she married in 2008. If you were lucky enough to have known her, you will know she was not only super proud of each and every member of her family but also embraced numerous people in the community and beyond. Florence was a selfless and giving person as well as a very strong woman. She was the reason her family is such a close-knit group. Florence will especially be remembered for providing comfort to others through her love of giving angel pocket stones. Over the years, this gesture touched numerous lives in positive ways. Florence is survived by her husband, Roger, her loving children: Gloria (Omer), Roger (Paulette), Louise (Tony), Darlene (Claude) and David (Cindy); grandchildren: Holly, Samantha, Matthew, Janelle, Marc, Sonia, Rachel, Mitchell, Melissa, Natalie, Nicole, Jason and Lucas; great grandchildren: Jessie, Brogan, Macie, Bria, Emma, Dax, Carter, Weston, Landon, Amelia, Alexis, Scott, Axton, Remi, Beau, Noa, Maverick, Clay, Swayde, Ellie and Denny. She is also survived by her sister, Marie Paré (André) and numerous other relatives. Predeceased by her parents, Alyre and Léah Maddix, her first husband, Alphonse, her sister Florence and adopted sister, Roma. Resting at the Evangeline Funeral Home, 900 Route 124, Urbainville. Visitations on Friday, May 5th, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be held at the Saint-Philippe and Saint-Jacques Church, Egmont Bay on Saturday, May 6th at 11:00 am. Donations in Florence’s memory to Le Chez-Nous, the Saint-Philippe and Saint Jacques Cemetery Fund or The Cancer Society. Click on the link “Tribute Wall” to leave a message of condolence to the family.