Marlene F. Gazaille, 87

ADAMS, Mass. —  Marlene Faye (Shaw) Vidal-Gazaille, 87, of Adams, died early Monday morning, January 6, 2025 at North Adams Commons. She was born in Adams on April 29, 1937, a daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Raymond) Shaw, and attended Adams schools, graduating from the former Adams High School.

Marlene worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several area nursing homes for many years. She also worked in the cafeteria at the former Arnold Print Works, Waverly Fabrics and the former Sprague Electric Co. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved animals, visiting local animal shelters and always willing to help with the animals.

She is survived by her son, Andrew Vidal and his wife, Gretchen, of Cheshire; her daughter Kathleen Brazeau and her husband, David, of North Adams; her grandchildren Andrew McNair Jr., David Vidal, Heather Poliferno, Zach Peltier, Gabrielle Wells-Vidal, Jaden Wells-Vidal, Patrick Wells-Vidal, Dennis Wells-Vidal, Ava Wells-Vidal, Katelyn Dolle, Erika Turgeon, Kyla Davis, and William Vidal Jr., her great grandchildren Sawyer, Elena Faye, Everett, Chloe, Brinley, Sadie, Keeghan, Darian, Keira, Kamryn, Connor, Cameron, a stepson, Michael Gazaille of Savoy, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her sons, William Vidal, Sr. and Kevin Vidal, a stepson, Keith Gazaille, and by her former husbands Harvey Vidal, Jr. and Jacques “Spider” Gazaille.

The family would like to express their gratitude and thank North Adams Commons Staff and Hospice for the exceptional care provided to Marlene where she was often referred to as “Gram” to all. Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to No Paws Left Behind, 69 Hodges Crossroads, North Adams, MA 01247, or at www.nopawsleftbehindas.org The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com