Gisele A. Buehler

Born in Norwich, CT on November 21, 1956, Gisele was the youngest daughter of the late Armelde Z. Pitre and Albert Alexander Pitre. She grew up in Norwich, graduating with an Associate Degree before embarking on a rewarding career as a Safety Data Manager and Project Manager in the pharmaceutical industry. Early in their life together, Gisele and her late husband, Peter, enjoyed wintering together on Big Pine Key, FL. After raising their family in CT, they returned to the Sunshine State, residing for many years in Spring Hill, FL. Gisele moved back to CT earlier this summer to be closer to her family.

Gisele was a woman defined by her incredible strength of character and deep faith. A devoted Catholic, her faith fueled a life of tireless service to others. She was known for being a caregiver and a force of generosity and energy, often giving her time to her church and community. Those who knew her will remember her seemingly endless drive and work ethic. Her strength was further demonstrated as a cancer survivor, a battle she faced with her characteristic courage and resilience.

She devoted countless hours to various roles, including serving as a Scout Leader for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and as an active member and in various officer positions in the Ladies Auxiliary and the Columbiettes at her parish of St. Joan of Arc in Spring Hill, FL. Gisele’s volunteer spirit extended to numerous charitable roles, including prison ministry and working as a St. Vincent de Paul case worker. Most notably, she will be remembered as a devoted wife and caregiver to her late husband, Peter.

In her personal life, Gisele was highly creative, often sought by family and friends for her expertise in interior design faux finishing and renovations. She loved the outdoors, enjoying hiking and camping with her scouting troops as well as gardening. She had a special place in her heart for her dogs and shared her love with family and friends through cooking and baking, especially during the holidays. Some of her fondest times were spent in the kitchen with her grandson, baking holiday cookies for cookie swaps and family gatherings.

Gisele was predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter R. Buehler, as well as her parents, Armelde and Albert Pitre; her grandson, Jonathan L. Stewart; and her siblings, Irene Morin and Albert Robert Joseph Pitre.

She is survived by her loving children: Aaron Buehler and Anna Stewart (née Buehler), her son-in-law, Sean Stewart, and her grandson, Ian Stewart. She is also survived by her great-nephew, William Buehler, whom she cared for as one of her own during her brief guardianship of him; and her siblings: Lorraine Staples of West Plains, MO, Pauline Sampoli of Columbia, SC, Estelle Campbell of Yorktown, VA, Larry Pitre of Charlotte, NC, and Armelde Pitre of Lisbon, CT, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 156 Providence Street, Taftville, CT 06380. Interment will follow directly at St. Mary's & St. Joseph's Cemetery, 815 Boswell Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360