"Other things may change, but we start and end with family." ~Anthony Brandt
Madeline (Demers) Gingerella, 94, of Westerly, passed away at The Westerly Hospital on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, the late George Gingerella. Born in Moosup, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Alexander & Mary (Lachowecki) Demers.
Madeline enjoyed gardening, clamming, going to yard sales, and sharing her love of crafting. She and George owned The Crossroads Restaurant in Dunns' Corners for many years. As a foster parent for over twenty years, she shared her home and heart with many. In her retirement, she enjoyed working as a usher at The Granite Theater of Westerly and volunteering at The Westerly Hospital and The Westerly Senior Center.
She leaves behind seven children: George Gingerella (Jane), Carol Brough, Paula Niedermann (Robert Delaney), Rose Falcone (Charles), Amie Gingerella (Trey Hartung), John Gingerella (Ann), and Leslie Orr (Jim) all of Westerly. In addition, she will be missed by nineteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren (with two on the way!), and eleven great-great-grandchildren. As a woman of boundless energy, there will always be the legend of Grandma G. She will also be greatly missed by her longtime partner Jerry (Gerard) Lavoie. Madeline was predeceased by her siblings David Demers, Paul Demers and Susan Guillemette, sons-in-law Donald Brough and Tom Niedermann, grandchildren Daniel Brough and Robert Kenyon, Jr.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Pius Church, 44 Elm Street, Westerly on Friday at 10 a.m. Private burial at later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westerly Senior Center or Westerly Public Library in her memory. For online condolences, please go to www.csori.com

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2024.

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Melinda and Barry Boeglin

April 1, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gary and Rosemary Federico

February 3, 2024

Amie and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gary and Rosemary Federico

Jena McGuire

February 2, 2024

I had the great pleasure of learning to knit by Madeline. She was an incredible woman who loved and cared for others. Her talents were remarkable. It was a privilege to call her a friend. My prayers are with you and for her now. God bless her.
Jena McGuire

Barry & Melinda Boeglin

February 2, 2024

Many wonderful memories that will be treasured.

Joey Ruisi

February 2, 2024

My sincere condolences to the Gingerrella family.

Joan Castagnaro-Smith

February 1, 2024

My heartfelt sympathies to the entire Gingerella Family. Madelaine and my mom were friends for many years, while all of us kids were growing up together. Rest in peace Madeline

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