Camilla Yvette Mercier

Yvette Mercier was born to the late Camilla and Emilien Forget on September 11, 1929, in Attleboro, MA.

She departed this earthly life peacefully, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Hope Health Hospice in Providence, RI, surrounded by her loving family.

In addition to her parents, Yvette is predeceased by her husband Paul, her sister Rita Letourneau, brothers Gene, Roger and Roland. Her son, Richard Mercier, daughter, Paulette Moore. Son in laws, Mark Gousie, and Ron Desmarais.

Her greatest love was her family. Her daughters, Denise Leonard and husband Lester of Murrells Inlet, SC, Linda Desmarais of Raynham, MA, Lisa Gousie of Attleboro, MA. Her sons Michael Mercier and wife Diane of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Donald Mercier and wife Christie of Sandwich, MA, and son-in-law Tom Moore of Hudson, FL. Loving
grandchildren: Jeffrey, and Jody Leonard, Christopher (Kip) Beech, Johanna Nelson, Jillian Alessa, Jessica and Louis Alessandri, David and Brian Moore, Tracy Kennedy, Kelly Mercier, Jonathan and Nathan Mercier, and Nicholas Gousie; Great Grandchildren, Curtis, Dylan, Danica Leonard, Kelsey Beech, Christopher, Crystal, Daniel, Michael Nelson, Christopher and Haley O’Connor, Caden and Tanner Kennedy, Clare and Colin Moore, Colton Mercier, Hunter and Olivia Gousie; Great Greatgrandchildren: Rylynn and Levi O’Connor.

Yvette was a loving daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was a shining light in the lives of all who knew and loved her. She was extremely proud of her extended family tree. Her many nieces and nephews, stateside and Canada.

In her early years she was a homemaker raising her family and welcoming all their friends in their home on Thacher Street in Attleboro. As the family grew older, she ventured out into the working world as a friendly face to many new moms in the Infant Department at London’s Department Store. At one point she helped work at Mercier’s Market, their neighborhood store in Lonicut. Later upon retirement, she enjoyed reading,
word search, and especially shopping. She will be remembered for the hundreds of towels and afghans she crocheted and shared with so many. Yvette lived in Myrtle Beach, SC with Michael and Diane for 14 years and later returning to Attleboro living with her daughter Lisa Gousie and grandson Nick who lovingly cared for her
until her passing.

A special thank you to her CNA, Chris with Bristol Aging and Wellness, the medical professionals at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and especially all the staff at Hope Hospice in Providence that kept her so comfortable.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Visitation on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM at Duffy Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral service will follow at 10:00AM in the funeral home. A Christian burial will follow with interment at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, 683 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA.

Donations may be made in her name to Hope Health Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 or online at www.hopehealthco.org/inmemory.

We encourage those who knew Yvette to share their memories on the memorial page, as a tribute to her life. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com.