CHARLTON- Gilberte (Begin) Rivard, age 89, formerly of Stafford Street, formerly of Webster died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Kindred Transititional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westborough.

She was the wife of the late Henry Rivard. She leaves a son, Joseph M. Martin of Putnam; a sister Florette Donovan of Canada; three grandsons and four great grandchildren.
She was born in Coaticook, Canada and lived here most of her life.

She was the daughter of the late Maxime and Amanda (Bolduc) Begin. There are no calling hours. Services are private with burial in Canada. In lieu of flowers donations may be made any Alzheimer's ogranization. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Sreet, Webster, MA is directing arrangements.