Saratoga Springs, NY - Genevieve A. Pouliot passed into the arms of Jesus at Wesley Health Care Center on November 22, 2011 after a long and full life of nearly 101 years. Born on January 21, 1911 in Chicago, IL, she is the daughter of the late John and Jenny (Jaeker) Kryst. She married Pierre Charles Pouliot, Jr., on September 7, 1935 and shared 39 loving years with him. She remained in Chicago until she moved East with her daughter in 1977. Genevieve was a secretary at Marshall Field & Co. in Chicago, retiring after 27 years of service. She then became active in various senior groups. She was president of the Anthonians at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Hightstown, NJ, where she received the Senior Citizen Service Award in 1981 for her contributions to the community. She was a charter member of the Caroline Club at St. Josephs of Yorkville Church in Manhattan where she was a daily communicant. She was an active parishioner of St. Clements Church. Genevieve will be remembered most for her devotion to God and her loving nature; she never failed to make the people she met feel very special. She was her daughters best friend, confidant and loving companion. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth A. Pouliot of Saratoga Springs; her sister-in-law Rita Kryst; her four nieces and a nephew and their spouses; and several grand and great grand nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband, Pierre; her sister Theresa and her husband James Donigan; her brothers and sisters-in-law Harry (Sylvia), Raymond (Leota) Kryst, and Clifford Kryst. Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Monday November 28, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs(518-584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Tuesday November 29, 2011 at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave .by the Rev. Paul J. Borowski, C.Ss.R. Burial will be at a future date in St. Josephs Cemetery in River Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; or a charity of ones choice. Her daughter wishes to thank the wonderful staff on Wesley Springs 3 who so lovingly helped care for Genevieve; they are an amazing group of caring people and will be cherished forever. She also wishes to thank her family and many friends whose generosity of time, prayers and support made it possible for Genevieve to remain at home for nearly three years during her illness. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.