Shutesbury – Geraldine L. “Gerri” (Pariseau) Strangman 72, of Shutesbury Ma., passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Gerri was born February 8, 1949 in Beverly Ma., daughter of the late Alfred F. Pariseau and Emily K. (Moser) Pariseau of Sandown, N.H.

Gerri graduated from Pentucket Regional High School in the class of 1967. She graduated with her LPN in 1989 from the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Nursing Program. Gerri retired from The Center for Extended Care in Amherst, Ma after 30 years of service on the Dharma Unit. She also worked at The Family Garden in North Hadley Ma. Previous to moving to Amherst, Gerri worked at the Hale Hospital in the X-Ray department and the business office at City Hall, Haverhill Ma.

To say that Gerri was an avid shopper would be an understatement. She had many favorite stores that she would frequently visit, there isn’t a sale she could not find or a coupon she could not clip. Her children have fond memories of shopping in stores as Gerri would be more of a kid interacting with the kids and playing with any toys she could find. She had a very carefree and free spirit.

She loved reading, baking and doing puzzles. Her baked goods were shared to many of her friends and family. Gerri was a voracious user of the Spear Memorial Library of Shutesbury. Thank you to the dedicated staff for always providing interesting novels for Gerri to enjoy.

Gerri also enjoyed making crocheted afghans for her family and friends.

Gerri was an avid Boston Celtics and New England Patriots fan, watching many games with family and friends.

Gerri was a member of the Saint Brigid’s Parish in Amherst, Ma.

Gerri is survived by her husband of 39 years Richard J. Strangman Jr., her son, Zachary F Strangman of Shutesbury Ma., and her daughter, Nicole M. Strangman of Concord, N.H., her siblings, Judith McCarthy of Haverhill Ma., Thomas and sister-in-law, Dolli Pariseau, of Colrain, Ma., Susan Bryant of Sandown, N.H. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Gerri is preceded by her sisters, Jane Beverage and Jacqueline Albright.

The Strangman Family would like to thank the Shutesbury EMT’s and the nurses of VNA Hospice for their devotion and care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Geraldine’s name to the Cooley Dickinson Cancer Center, VNA Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the Spear Memorial Library of Shutesbury, Ma.

There will be a celebration of Geraldine’s life when it is safe to do so.

Private Services were handled by Douglass Funeral Home of Amherst, Ma. Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com