She was born June 27, 1922 in Biddeford a daughter of Edouard and Arabella (Martineau) Goudreau and was educated in Biddeford Schools.
On Dec. 27, 1941, she married Gerard F. Jacques at St. Joseph’s Church.
Marie had worked at Herman Shoe for several years, but eventually retired to become the caretaker of many of her grandchildren.
She was a member of the AMVETS however, her life centered around her home and family. Everyone was welcome in her home, her door was always open. She loved baking and was famous for her chocolate chip cookies. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and making puzzles.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Gerard F. Jacques Sr. in 1975; her sons, Norman G. and Dennis R. Jacques; her granddaughter, Sarah Boudreau; brothers, Alfred and Ernest Goudreau; sisters, Rose, Isabelle, Mathilda and Marie Ange and sons-in-law Richard Merrill and Phillip Firnhaber.
Surviving are six sons, Gerard Jacques Jr. and his wife Patricia of East Waterboro, Robert Jacques and his wife Barbara of Old Orchard Beach, Raymond Jacques and his wife Doris of Biddeford, Paul Jacques and his wife Joanne of Buxton, Marc Jacques and his wife Carolyn of Scarborough and Richard Jacques and his wife Heather of Old Orchard Beach; four daughters, Claudette Merrill of Old Orchard Beach, Claire Firnhaber of Wells, Diane Dubois and her husband Edgar of Saco and Monica Jacques of Old Orchard Beach; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and her former daughter-in-law Michelle Wyman.
Visiting Hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford.
To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at Seal Rock for the excellent care their mother received.
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