Lucille Marie (Pepin) Gentile, 90
NEW BEDFORD - Lucille Marie (Pepin) Gentile, age 90, of New Bedford, formerly of Middleborough, died with family by her side, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home.
Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Harrison & Mabel (Weightman) Pepin. Lucille grew up and attended public schools in Middleborough. While attending Middleborough High School, she was known as the "class optimist" to her classmates, was the Leader of the Twirlers and proudly graduated as a member of the Class of 1954. Lucille soon married, started raising her family and began working. Her first job was working for Dr. Giberti as a medical secretary. Lucille switched jobs and began working at Saint Luke's Hospital in Middleborough, in the bookkeeping department for about 19 years. Her last job was at the Hannah B.G Shaw Home & Rehabilitation Center in Middleborough, performing various clerical duties; Lucille later retired.
Lucille was very active, nothing slowed her down! She enjoyed square dancing and tap dancing. Lucille was an avid bowler and a member of the Lakeville Bowling League for 19 years. She was on committee for Saint Luke's Hospital in Middleborough Reunions and was a dedicated CCD teacher for 15 years at Sacred Heart Church, Middleborough, sharing the words and blessings from the Lord. Lucille adored family gatherings; always made sure she was present at all occasions. She was a thoughtful and loving mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren; she was loved and she will be missed.
Lucille was the loving mother of James J. Gentile, Sr. of Lakeville and Denise M. Lombardi & her husband David of Carver; cherished grandmother of James Gentile, Jr., Joshua Graciale, Jessica Rebello (Lucille's devoted caregiver for the last four years) & her husband Thomas, Shannon McCue and Melinda McCue; great-grandmother of Roxy, Luke, Jayden, Aurora, Ezra, Kyle, Taylor Marie, Kendall, Owen and Paisley; dear sister of the late Lorraine Bearse, Theresa DiBari and Lillian Costa; aunt to several nieces and nephews; and the former wife of the late Philip J. Gentile.
Family and friends are welcome to the visitation period at the Ashley~Drolette Funeral Home, 35 Oak Street, Middleborough, on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9:00 AM 10:15 AM, followed by Lucille's Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Isidore Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 340 Centre Street, Middleborough, at 10:30 AM.
Interment services at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Wood Street, Middleborough.
For online condolences and directions, please visit our website: www.ashleydrolettefuneralhome.com
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