Hermance “Hermie” M. Marquis, 88, of Enfield entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 48 years to the late Ronald Marquis. Born on April 25, 1933 in Grand Isle, Maine a loving daughter of the late Lewis and Marie (Michaud) Gorneau. She had resided in Enfield since 1959. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Hermie dedicated her life to caring for her loving family and home. She along with her husband owned and operated Marquis Garage in the Scitico section of Enfield for many years. She was a member of St. Martha’s Church, in her leisure time she enjoyed bowling, she had a love for racing and was a huge supporter of her son, Jerry’s racing career, and cherished time spent with family especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her four children; Jerry Marquis & wife Karen of Broad Brook, Nancy Dighello & husband Lewis of Enfield, Judy Kozikowski & Eugene of Berlin, and David Marquis & wife Laurie of Florida, her nine beloved grandchildren; Shawn, Kristen, Ashley, Chelsea, Jason, Jennifer, Justin, Mark and Sheena and 21 adored great-grandchildren. She was also survived by her siblings; Alice Morin of ME, Edgar Gorneau, of Westbrook, Jeannine Corriveau of Plainville, Gerard Gorneau of FL, Gisele Chamberland of ME, along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a grandson Chris, and siblings; Donald, Norman, Jr., and Herbert Gorneau, Nancy Manz, Patsy Pelletier, and Tony Beaupre.
Relative and friends may gather with the family on Sunday, Dec. 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. at Browne Memorial Chapels in Enfield. Funeral Services will take place on Monday Dec. 6, 2021 with a Prayer Service at 10:30 am at the funeral home, followed by interment in the Hazardville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd. Newington, CT 06111.