Faylene M. Ferland Obituary (1935 - 2021)

PALO ALTO, CA - Faylene M. Ferland, 85, of Palo Alto passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, June 8, 2021 following her battle with Alzheimer's and cancer. She was born on 10/18/1935 in North Vassalboro to Charles Arsenault and Martha Rogers and lived the majority of her life happily in Waterville. She relocated to California in 2018 to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law, grandson and wife. Faye was a graduate of Waterville Senior High School and enjoyed a long career in the medical field for over 35 years. Upon retirement, she also enjoyed volunteering at Inland hospital in day surgery. She and her husband Bob enjoyed bowling, playing golf together, dancing, and spending time with their many friends and family. Faye also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially for others, and tending to the garden flowers around her home. Faye was predeceased by her mother and father Charles and Martha, step-father Harry Rogers, loving husband Robert (Bob) Ferland, brother-in-law Joseph Savarin, nephew Michael Savarin, and beloved dog Bandit. She is survived by her son Charles Godin of Palo Alto, CA (and wife Lori), grandson Nicholas Godin of Mountain View, CA (and wife Jennifer), and sister Eleanor Savarin of Memphis, TN - along with numerous loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on July 20, 2021 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, ME. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at www.gallantfh.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org