Dale R. (Ricker) Gaudreau

Dale R. Gaudreau (February 16, 1965 – May 28, 2024) was a devoted nurse, beloved mother and grandmother, and a trusted presence in her community. For more than two decades she brought steady hands, compassion, and a calm manner to the medical-surgical unit at Rumford Hospital, where colleagues remember her as a mentor and a friend who quietly supported patients and team members alike.

Dale’s work reflected a life of service. Her patients benefited from her practical skill and gentle way; her coworkers recall how she helped guide newer nurses and how her steady presence made the hospital a kinder place. Outside of work, she treasured family time and simple moments with loved ones. She took joy in being present for her children and grandchildren, and those who knew her remember her for the care she showed in everyday life.

Family and friends were central to Dale’s life. She is remembered as someone who offered practical help and steady support to those around her, who listened without judgment, and who marked ordinary days with quiet acts of kindness. Her warmth and dependability made her a person people turned to in times of need.

Dale’s passing on May 28, 2024, left a deep ache in her community. While words cannot replace her presence, those who loved her honor her memory by carrying forward the compassion and steadiness she showed throughout her life. Her dedication to nursing and the care she gave at Rumford Hospital stand as a lasting part of her legacy.

A gathering to celebrate Dale’s life was arranged by her family and the funeral home; those who wish to share memories or condolences are invited to the Wood Funeral Home tribute page. Her life touched many — as a nurse, as a mother and grandmother, and as a friend — and she will be remembered for the practical kindness and steady care she offered to others.