Gail S. Bolduc

Gail S. Bolduc, age 81 passed away peacefully at home surround by her loved ones on July 2, 2021.  Gail was born to Edith and Oscar Lindstrom on November 15, 1939 in Hartford, Ct.

Gail married Joseph Bolduc on July 4, 1961 at Elizabeth Park under the Historic Rose Garden in Hartford Connecticut.

As a child Gail contracted polio which put her in the hospital throughout her childhood.  Although, it affected one of her legs she never let it stop her from living her life helping people and dancing.  She loved to dance and was usually the life of the party in a good healthy way.  She loved life no matter how hard it could be at times for her.

Gail took great pride in keeping a clean house and loved to cook big dinners. She loved to feed everyone and usually had a full house of drop ins.  She never met a stranger. Gail was an advocate for the underdog.  She hated to see someone being bullied and always came to their aid.

She loved all the holidays, but Christmas was her absolute favorite. She had a talent and a passion for decorating Christmas trees and also for wreath making.  She made ALL holidays special.

In years past, she loved playing Bingo and watching Roller Derby.  She was very competitive and loved a good bet with her grandsons.  She loved to watch and bet on football and boxing.  Even if the bet was only for a dollar.

Gail loved to help people, especially kids.  She was “Nanny” or “Nana” or “Ms. Gail” to many kids in the community.  She took several into her home and treated them like her own.

Gail is survived by her daughter Gay Shelby, Woodbridge, Va. Grandchildren Brett Shelby, Kyle Shelby, Honey AKA Heather Abess (Rik), Blake Hellandbrand (Andrew Warden). Great-grandchildren Nathan, Logan and Dayna Jane Abbess, Lyric, Jayce, and Delilah Warden. Gail is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many good friends.  Her special buddy and partner in crime was Melissa Wilkerson aka Missy.

She had a special place in her heart for Chris Phillips, Pemmie Smith and Marquet Harley and a few others.

Gail was proceeded in death by her husband; her daughter Kim Hellandbrand; granddaughter Courtney Sharee’ Shelby; her brothers Alan and Johnny; her sisters Helen, Lori, and Phyllis; her niece Carol and her parents Oscar and Edith Lindstrom.

Gail lost her best friend “Anna Banana” one month prior to her passing.  I believe my mom is now dancing in heaven surrounded by all her loved ones.

Her favorite quote was “Laugh to forget, but don’t forget to laugh.”- Arnold Glasow

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the following organization would be greatly appreciated.

Bereaved Parents of the USA

P.O. Box 7675,

Woodbridge, VA 22195

Private Celebration of Life Services will be held at later dates in both Woodbridge, VA and Connecticut.