Obituary of Giselle Milot Albert

CHAPEL HILL Giselle Milot Albert, 86, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away at Duke University Medical Center after a long illness on Saturday October 26, 2013. "Hazel" was born at home on February 24, 1927 in Watertown, CT. She was one of five children to Philip Milot and Rose Alma Desruisseux, French-Canadian, immigrants. She was married to Marvin Gibbons Albert on August 11, 1950. They lived in 10 states and along the way she made many life long friends and her family grew to 6 children. She enjoyed flower gardening, oil painting, and sports; especially her Yankees and Tarheels. She enjoyed playing cards, entrapping many unsuspecting participants in to all night card games. She was a long time resident of Chapel Hill and dedicated parishioner of St. Thomas More Catholic Church since 1974. She participated in many ministries serving The Lord especially as an Eucharistic Minister which was dearest to her heart. She is survived by her children; Marvin Gibbons Albert II (Debbie) of Port Orange, FL; Gaylene Cuthrell (John) of Lee, FL; Deborah Morris Purcell of Pittsboro, NC; Glenn Albert of Wesley Chapel, FL; David Albert (Laura) of Virginia Beach, VA; and Marvelyn Gelbert (Charlie) of Durham. Her grandchildren: Amanda Albert, Andrea Gassett, Caroline & Ryan Morris, and Jefferson Albert, as well as 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Mabel Lyons (William) of Dowling Park, FL. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband Marvin and her siblings, Roland Milot, Roger Milot, and Claire Milot. Arrangements are being made by Walkers Funeral Home Chapel Hill. Visitation will be at Walkers on Wednesday, October 30, from 7-9 pm. A mass of Catholic Burial will be held on Thursday October 31 at 11:30am officiated by Father Scott at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Chapel Hill. Following the mass there will be a graveside internment at Markham Memorial Gardens, 4826 Trenton Road Durham. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. John the Evangelistic School, 760 Main Street Watertown, CT 06795. Online condolences may be made at www.walkersfuneralservice.com