Gloria L. Primeau

Gloria Lucille Primeau, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Wednesday March 6, 2013, at Highgate Manor in Dedham with her loving family by her side. She was born in Boston and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nicoletta G. (Matteria) Colombo. Gloria was predeceased by her husband James A. Primeau.  She was a dedicated volunteer, Past President, of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 2017, holding each of the chairs from Chaplain up to President, a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18, both of Dedham, as well as the West Roxbury VA Hospital. Gloria loved to read especially murder mysteries.  She was a loving mother and grandmother to her family.  Gloria is survived by her sons Richard J. Primeau of Bonneau, South Carolina and Robert A. Primeau of Dedham; her daughters Charlotte J. Pelkey of Oxford,  Cheryl E. Johnson of Grand Prairie, Texas,  Suzanne M. Berry of Dedham, and Patricia J. Primeau of Dedham. She is also survived by her brother Richard Colombo of Milton, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Lucille Timmons. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 4-8 pm at Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham. Burial services will be private.   Donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation,  29 Crafts Street, Suite 450, Newton, MA.  02458