Jane Guilmette

Mary “Jane” Guilmette, 88, of Winter Haven, FL passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2024, when God called her to be by his side.  

Jane was born on November 3rd, 1935, in Granville, VT to parents Alcide and Mary Rose Lizotte.  She grew up in Rochester, VT and married the love of her life, Donald Guilmette whom she was married to for 69 years.   She spent the last 29 years residing in Winter Haven where she was an active member of St. Matthew’s Church.  

She was preceded in death by her father Alcide, mother Rose, siblings Lucienne “Lucy”, Maurice and Raymond and her Grandson Bryan.  

She is survived by her husband Don, her children Jeffrey (Lisa), Shari, Steve (De), Michael (Cindy) and Dennis (Lynn).  Her grandchildren Matthew (Ashley), Adam (Brittney), Cory (Callan), Nikki (Shannon), Nick (Brittany), Abbie, Jessie, Dylan, Eryn, Sara, Keli (Brad), Kevin and Ashley (Joey).  Her great grandchildren Brynnley, Hayden, Alana, Cecilia, Holden, Nash, Caden, Gavin, Slade, Kieran, Wyatt, Logan and Theodore “Theo”.  

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sibling and friend.  She was a kind and gentle soul that will be missed by everyone that knew her.  She is at peace with our savior.     

A mass celebrating her life will take place September 12th at 9:00am at St. Matthew Catholic Church 1991 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33884. Interment at St. Matthew Columbarium to follow.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Matthew Church.

This mass will celebrate the life’s of both Jane Guilmette and her sister Lucy Darrah.