Gloria Willette

Gloria Marie Willette (nee Devoe), 77, of Worcester, MA previously of Tobique First Nation, NB, passed away September 15, 2022, peacefully at home with her family. She was born to the late John Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Devoe, December 24, 1944, in Bangor, ME. She was raised a member of the Maliseet Nation on the Tobique Reservation in New Brunswick, Canada. Her late husband, Merle Willette, passed away in 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Tankersley; son-in-law, Brian Tankersley; grandsons, Kyler Simard and Trey Tankersley; son, Joe Crossman; grandson, Shawn Devoe; his wife Kristen Devoe; great grandsons, Kasen, Shawn, Talon, and Presley; grandson, Norman Devoe; granddaughter, Samantha Devoe; great grandsons, Dominic, Vincenzo, Jovanni and Jackson; great granddaughter, Giselle; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sons, Norman Devoe and Merrill Devoe; daughter, Denise Devoe; and sisters, Mavis Voeres, Connie Bernard, and Pearl Martin. Gloria, better known to all as Hubba, had a big heart and was always willing to help others in any way she could. She was an avid bingo player and was never without a Coca-Cola in her hand. She loved music, especially country and Elvis, and would often dance the night away. She enjoyed driving and was always up for an impromptu road trip or just an aimless cruise around some unknown roads. No matter where she went, fun was sure to be had. Her smile and laughter were contagious and will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. Her final resting place will be beside her beloved Merle at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Tobique First Nation, NB, where they’ll surely both exclaim, “Holy bald-headed!” as they’re reunited at last. Services are in the care of Kelly Cremation and Funeral Care in Worcester, MA. Future services will take place in Tobique First Nation, NB. Express condolences at KellyCremation. com.