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Michael B. Boissoneault
Fairfield - Michael Bernard Boissoneault, 51, died accidentally at his home in Fairfield on Monday February 9, 2009. He was born in St. Albans, VT on August 15, 1957 son of Rene Boissoneault and Barbara (Magnan) Young. Mike grew up in Fairfax and graduated from BFA in 1975. After graduating from High School he worked on the Boissoneault farm in Fairfax until 1986. He became a certified hunting guide, fulfilling his life long dream. While living in Alaska and guiding, he successfully guided many hunters to their big game trophies. In the off hunting season Mike worked on dude ranches and broke wild horses. In 1990 Mike returned to the family farm and stayed involved in farming.
Mike is survived by: His father and step-mother Rene and Pricilla Boissoneault of Swanton; His mother and step-father Barbara (Magnan) and Larry Young of Fairfax; His brothers and sisters: Kent and his friend Vicki; Alan and his friend Christina; Peter; Stephen and his wife Sherri; Dawn and her friend Norman; His step brothers and step sisters: Lawrence Young Jr. and wife Cyndi; Todd Young and wife Elizabeth; Cherie Geddes and husband Gary; Deanna Farnham and her friend Tim; Michael Laramie and his wife Pam; His nieces Kirston and Chelsea Boissoneault; Great Nephew Mason; And many more aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday February 12, 2009 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. with a prayer services being offered at 3:45 p.m. at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday February 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church with the Reverend John Feltz officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Luke’s Cemetery, Fairfax, VT. Memorial contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to the Maria Boissoneault Scholarship Fund care of Cheryl Lupien, 78 Toof Rd. Cambridge, VT 05444 or The Samaritan House 22 Kingman Street St. Albans, VT 05478. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com (http://www.awrichfuneralhomes.com). Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St. Fairfax, VT 05454.