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Germaine Lorainne St.Laurent
1942 - 2024 (81 years)-
Name Germaine Lorainne St.Laurent Birth 20 Dec 1942 Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts 
Christening 3 Jan 1945 St.Anne's, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts Gender Female Death 18 Jul 2024 Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island Notes - Germaine "Gerri" Shoesmith, 81, wife of the late Stephen Shoesmith died on July 18, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born December 20, 1942 to the late Leonidas Aime St. Laurent and Yvonne Alice St. Laurent (Gagnon) of Fall River MA. Later taking residences in Westport MA, Swansea MA and North Providence RI.
Gerri was the oldest of nine children whom she often referred to as her kids, as they brought her much joy while growing up. Her siblings include the late Maurice St. Laurent, Leon St. Laurent, Corinne Irving, Roger St. Laurent, the late Raymond St. Laurent, Lillian St. Laurent, Diane Price and Michael St. Laurent. She also leaves behind her siblings spouses and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her only child, "the joy of her life", Karen Elderkin, her husband Joshua Elderkin and precious granddaughter Sophia Elderkin.
Gerri enjoyed working with her hands whether it be for arts and crafts or her career as a clock maker alongside two of her sisters, which made it all the more fun for her. She enjoyed vacationing in New Hampshire with her husband and daughter. She enjoyed taking rides with her husband on their motorcycle, boat trips or a ride in their canoe while camping. She was always up for her husband's adventures. A lover of animals, she had multiple pets through the years. Most notable her beloved German Shepard "Lady" and her Maltise Poodle mix "Bridgit".
Germaine had a great faith in the Lord and often said she was "coasting with God". Her sweet, kind, gentle spirit along with her laughter and joy with be greatly missed by those who loved her.
Arrangements entrusted to the Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence.
Person ID I14282 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 15 Jun 2025
Father Leonidas Aime St.Laurent, b. 24 May 1908, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts d. 05 Nov 1994, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts (Age 86 years) Mother Yvonne Alice Gagnon, b. 13 Aug 1918, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts d. 25 Jun 1995, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts (Age 76 years) Marriage 21 Jan 1941 St. Jean Baptiste, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts 
Leo and Yvonne (Gagnon) St.Laurent's Wedding Family ID F3855 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Stephen Shoesmith, Jr., c. 22 Jul 1945, St.Mark's Episcopal, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts d. 16 Aug 2002, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts (Age ~ 57 years) Marriage 7 Sep 1964 St. Jean Baptiste, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts Children + 1. Living Family ID F4076 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Germaine "Gerri" Shoesmith, 81, wife of the late Stephen Shoesmith died on July 18, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born December 20, 1942 to the late Leonidas Aime St. Laurent and Yvonne Alice St. Laurent (Gagnon) of Fall River MA. Later taking residences in Westport MA, Swansea MA and North Providence RI.
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Birth - 20 Dec 1942 - Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts 
Christening - 3 Jan 1945 - St.Anne's, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts 
Marriage - 7 Sep 1964 - St. Jean Baptiste, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts 
Death - 18 Jul 2024 - Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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