Ralph Brouillette

Gilbertville---Ralph  Brouillette, 74, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2015 in Palmer Healthcare Center. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Joan (Laperle)  Brouillette, a son Dean Brouillette, his daughters Luann Routhier and her husband Joseph, Jodi Brouillette, and Darcy  Gauthier and her husband Douglas, a son-in-law Joseph Rosenthal, grandchildren Chelsea and Dylan  Routhier, Kenneth Brouillette and Douglas and Jeffrey Gauthier. Ralph was predeceased by a daughter Wendy  Rosenthal. Ralph was veteran of the US Air Force, where he served for 4 years. Ralph was Building Inspector for the Town of Ware for 10 years retiring in 2004. He had also served as Building Inspector in Hardwick and New Braintree for 30 years until he retired in 2013. In the Spring when daffodils bloom along the side of the road in town, Ralph will be remembered as the person who made this happen. Also the holiday meals and Poinsettias he brought to many to brighten their days will be remembered. Ralph was a loving, good hearted man who did all he could for anyone in need. He touched people everywhere he went and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Calling hours will be held on Monday March 9th  from 4 to 7 pm and on Tuesday from 10am until his service begins at 11am, at the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St in Ware. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to, Hardwick Christmas for Kids, 307 Main St. Gilbertville MA 01031, or to the Palmer Healthcare Center Activity  Fund, 250 Shearer St. Palmer MA 01069.