Rose Marie (Labrecque) Girouard, born in Hartford on September 3, 1930 entered into eternal rest peacefully, while at home with her family, on February 11, 2013 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Rose Marie is survived by her loving and devoted husband Ernest of over 52 years and resided in Bristol. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Emela (Saucier) Labrecque. Rose Marie is also survived by her three sons "my three sons": Ronald Girouard and his wife Kirsten; Michael Girouard and his wife Judi-Ann; and Gary Girouard. She was affectionately known as Mémère to her six grand-children whom she loved with all her heart – Nicole, Julie, Stephanie, Katie, Kara, and Maximillian. She is also survived by her sisters Emily Antaya, and Bernadette Keleher and her husband Gordon as well as several nieces/nephews and extended family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, puzzles, quilting, breakfasts and shopping with her sisters and friends, and enjoying her home which she loved dearly and doing laps in the pool. Rose Marie was pre-deceased by her sisters Theresa Veilleux and Anne Marie Dougherty as well as several brothers-in-law and a nephew. The family extends its deepest gratitude to friends and family for their support, Irene & Marlene and past caregivers at Companions & Homemakers, VNA Healthcare Hospice, and her doctor, nurse Karen, and staff. Family and friends are invited to a mass of Christian burial that will be celebrated on Thursday February 21st at 11am at Saint Gregory Roman Catholic Church located at 235 Maltby St in Bristol CT. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter; 2075 Silas Deane Hwy – Ste 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or a charity of the donor's choice. To Share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com