Roussel, Johanne U (Rossignol), 87, on February 6, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert Roussel.
An eternal optimist, Johanne was born in Cambridge, living most of her life in Arlington. She considered everyone she met a friend.
In the presence of prayer, she passed peacefully and quickly of natural causes. She wanted to see the face of God and was ready. She left this world exactly how she wanted, in her home and surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and joy of meeting her great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours Wednesday, February 9 from 12:30-2:30 PM at the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Massachusetts Ave. CAMBRIDGE.
Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home on Thursday at 10:30 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated at St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with her burial at St. Paul's Cemetery, Arlington.
Vaccinations and masks required. No Zoom available.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Eastern Mass or Massachusetts Housing Shelter Alliance.
For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com