GAYLE GAREAU

Of all things that Gayle Gareau was in her life, she would tell you that she was most importantly a wife and mother. Fiercely loyal. Fully devoted. Humbly selfless. These traits defined her existence. Wife and mother weren’t just titles to her, they were devotions that were the center of her mission in life, every single day for 63 years of her marriage. We, her family, can tell you that she undertook and completed her mission with joy. The memory of her devotion, loyalty and selflessness as a mother and wife now form her legacy. We pray for her eternal peace.

GAYLE GAREAU (nee O’DONNELL), age 84 of North Olmsted, Ohio. Beloved wife of 63 years to Michael. Loving mother of Danette Houghton (Donald), Kelly Gareau, Michael Gareau, Jr. (Karla), David Gareau (Barbara) and Allison Poore (Matthew). Cherished grandmother of Ashley Arpajian (Chris), Meredith Houghton, Keith Gareau (Christina), Samantha and Brandon Poore and Colleen, Katie, Clare, Jack, William and Elizabeth Gareau. Great grandmother to Ani and Quinn Arpajian and Eva and Oliver Gareau. Dearest daughter of the late Frank and Virginia O’Donnell (nee Hill). Dear sister of the late Virginia Dawson. Sister-in-law of the Gareau family: Donna Gallagher (Tom, deceased), Kathleen Wright (Benjamin) (both deceased), Patricia Hobson (Art) (both deceased), Paul Gareau, Jr. (Carole) (both deceased), Diane Cammarato, William Gareau (Sherry, deceased), Danielle Cifranic (Lou, deceased), Edward Gareau (Mary Beth), Tim Gareau (Patti), Dennis Gareau (Debbie), Jeannine Narowitz (Mick), Patrick Gareau (deceased)(Maureen) and Mark Gareau (Olwen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away June 6, 2026 with her family by her side. Gayle's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 11, at The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, OH. 44070) at 10 A.M. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., WEDNESDAY 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions to The West Side Catholic Center, 3135 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.