Sturbridge: Claudette Teresa (Kasierski) Ledoux, 79, known to all as Mem, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with a brain tumor.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ronald L. Ledoux; their three children, Duane Ledoux of Sturbridge, Darryl Ledoux of Holland and Michelle Ledoux of Sturbridge; her three grandchildren, Nathan Ledoux and his partner Miranda Smedley of Seattle, WA, Samantha Robinson of West Springfield and Benjamin Robinson and his partner Tymber Swiczkoski of Bellevue, NE.  Claudette was predeceased by her first grandchild, Nicholas Ledoux, in June of 2003.  Claudette was also blessed with Jessica Bly whom she loved dearly and referred to as her daughter and Jessica's two children, Jalen Rojas and Kalli Nicole Rojas, all of Dudley.  She also leaves her siblings, Paul Kasierski of Florida, Charleen Boyle of Dayville, CT and Carole Devlin of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brother Carl Kasierski.

Claudette was born in Webster on Sept. 30, 1944 the daughter of Carl and Irene (Gelineau) Kasierski,  She was a graduate of Bartlett High School in Webster in 1962.  She was an avid crocheter and the number of blankets she made is too high to count.  She loved creating special blankets, dubbed "Mem's Creations", for friends and family.  Claudette loved to watch hummingbirds and birds from her window over the lake and welcomed visitors to sit with her at her at her table to share her view.  She loved to travel the United States and was excited to say she'd been to 49 states.  She was an amazing listener and would pull out her Atlas to look your travel plans so she could share your excitement of an anticipated vacation.  Claudette was selfless and the epitome of unconditional kindness and giving.  Mom and Mem were her two favorite titles.  She loved watching her grandchildren play football, field hockey, basketball and cheerleading.

Calling hours for Claudette will be held on Sunday, Sept. 1st, from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a celebration of life following at 1:00pm at the Publick House in Sturbridge.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129.