Gertrude (Caisse) Botelho, 91, formerly of Somerset, Massachusetts, devoted wife of John Botelho with whom she shared 71 years of marriage with, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Born in Groton, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lillian (Garant) Caisse.  Gertrude had worked in the garment industry most of her life.

Besides her loving husband, she leaves three children, Lynne Gagne, Susan Bell (late husband Cliff, and John Jay Botelho (wife Marcee); seven grandchildren, Christopher Bell (wife Missy), Stefanie Isabelle (husband Paul), Melissa Cabral (husband Jeff), Justin Gagne, Joshua Gagne (wife Jaime), Carley Botelho and Leah Botelho; great-grandchildren,Taylor, Mackenzie, Adam, Andrew, Sophia, Vivian, Declan and many nieces and nephews.

Gertrude was the sister of Theresa Cournoyer, George Caisse, Donald Caisse, Rene Caisse, Ronald Caisse and the late Raymond Caisse, Lillian Robidoux, Leo A. Caisse, Robert Caisse and Arthur Caisse.

Arrangements are private.