Gisèle Gonse-Boas
1918–2016 (age 98)
Biography
Gisèle Gonse-Boas spent her life as a nurse near the Champeaux cemetery of Montmorency, tending to patients with tenderness and respect through many changing seasons. Her calm assurance and gentle touch soothed bodies and spirits alike, leaving patients and families reassured by her steady care.
Outside the ward, Gisèle shared wisdom with younger caregivers, emphasizing the importance of presence and listening. The warmth she offered to every person made her a beloved figure whose compassion will echo in the hearts of many.