Jeannine M. Branchaud, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Andre G. Branchaud, who passed away in 1996. > She leaves her 4 sons and 1 daughter: Michael Branchaud of Westboro; Linda Branchaud of Grafton; Mark Branchaud of Southboro; Thomas Branchaud of Southboro and his Companion Patti Perfira of Marlboro; Andre Branchaud and his wife Cyndy of Grafton; 9 Grandchildren, Marc, Lorin, Garrett, Danielle, Kristin, Sarah, Shalynn, Jamas & Amy; One great-grand child on the way. She also leaves Several Sisters, Nieces and Nephews from Quebec, Canada. Jeannine was born in Montreal, Canada, daughter of Lucien & Marguerite (Paulet) Arpin. She was the eldest child of 10 children. Married Andre G. Branchaud in 1950 and they moved to the USA to raise their family together that same year. She loved to cook, enjoyed being outdoors working in her flower gardens and most nice days you would see her sitting under her tree reading a good book, or just enjoying a warm sunny day. She loved her family and friends and especially those friends visits in her final days which brought joy and a big smile to her face. Funeral Services will be held Friday September 12th at 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Parish, 105 Southville Rd., Southboro, burial to follow at the Rural Cemetery in Southboro. There are no calling hours. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Herbert "Buster" MacLaren Scholarship, c/o Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. Marlborough, MA 01752. This scholarship will help support aspiring Nurses attain their passion. The care given Jeannine and support to her family was incredible at Marlboro Hospital. All the Doctors, Nurses and Aides, were great, especially the "Jackies" and Hannah.