Normand George Lavallee
Highgate Center, Vermont -- Normand George Lavallee, age 70 years, a longtime resident of Lamkin Street died early Saturday morning, March 17, 2007, at the Northwestern Medical Center in Saint Albans City. Born in Gardner, Massachusettes on, February 18, 1937, he was the son of the late George L. and Simone (Laverdure) Lavallee. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax in 1955 and from Saint Michaels College in 1959. He furthered his studies at the University of Mexico receiving a masters degree in Spanish and later at Middlebury College receiving his masters degree in French. He taught school for many years beginning at the former Highgate High School and later retired from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in Swanton. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force retiring from military service in October of 1993 with the Vermont Army National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 in Saint Albans regularly serving as a member of their funeral honor guard team. Normand was an active and devoted member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church serving as a member of the parish vestry, choir, assistant organist, Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer and Ministry Discernment Committee. He was also the overseer, historian and organist for Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Highgate Falls. Normand’s greatest love was his music. He was well known throughout Franklin County for his involvement with Sterling Weeds Imperial Orchestra, Saint Albans Citizens Band, Enosburgh Town Band, Fletcher /Fairfax Citizens Band, Green Mountain Freedom Band, and Vermont’s 40th Army Band. He was also a member of the Champlain Chorus, served as director of the summer music series at Saint John’s Episcopal Church and was involved in many musicals and plays at the Enosburgh Opera House and the Fairfax Community Theater. Norm also enjoyed the many hours he spent researching genealogy. He was also known as a world traveler having visited 17 countries and 46 states. He leaves one brother, Paul Lavallee (Pauline) of Fairfax; three sisters, Paulette Lavallee of Winooski, Claire (Ralph) Lemnah of Fairfax and Mariette Lavallee (Carol Hollenbeck) of Colchester; seven nieces and nephews, Thomas Lavallee (Rose), David Lavallee (Lydia), Carol Graves (Michael), Nancy Benoit (John), George Lavallee, Maureen Houston and Christopher Lemnah (Tammy); eight great nieces and nephews, Mason Lemnah, Jennifer Lavallee, Thomas Benoit, Christopher Graves, Amanda Graves, Caleb Houston, Brion Houston and Ashley Houston.
He was predeceased by a triplet sister, Pauline Lavallee in 2002.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada Street, Swanton (for reasons of space). The Reverend Reid D, Farrell will be the celebrant and homilist. Entombment will follow in Saint Mary’s Receiving Vault to await spring interment in Saint John’s Episcopal Cemetery in Highgate Falls. Relatives and friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request gifts to the Franklin Central School Music Program, 15 School Street, Franklin, Vermont 05457.
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www.kiddermemorialhome.comNORMAND GEORGE LAVALLEE
SWANTON - The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (for reasons of space). The Reverend Reid D. Farrell, Rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, was the celebrant and Homilist. Also attending was The Reverend Donald Morris, former Holy Trinity Interim Rector. Serving as Crucifer was Kyle Trushaw, as Acolytes, Michal McCurdy and Katy Marshall and as Chalice Bearers, Carol McCurdy and Stephen Trushaw. Music was provided by the Holy Trinity Parish Choir, accompanied and directed by organist and pianist Rob Guerrina. Special Music was offered by soloist Susan Nadeau and guest organist Erik Kenyon. A Guard of Honor was formed by members of the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 of St. Albans.
The White Funeral Pall was draped over Normand’s casket by his brother, Paul Lavallee, and his sisters, Claire Lemnah, Paulette Lavallee and Mariette Lavallee. The Cross was then placed by brother, Paul Lavallee. The First Lesson from The Wisdom of Solomon was proclaimed by Shelley Robtoy and The Second Lesson from The Letter of Paul to the Romans by Katherine Winchester. The Offertory Gifts were presented by nephew, David Lavallee; great-nephews, Mason Lemnah and Caleb Houston and great-niece, Jennifer Lavallee.
Among the many delegations in attendance were representatives from the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives, Citizens Concert Band, Vermont’s 40th Army Band, Fairfax, Fletcher and Westford Band, Enosburgh Falls Town Band, Green Mountain Freedom Band, Enosburgh Opera House, Fairfax Community Theater, The Champlain Chorus, Directors and Organizers of St. John’s Summer Music Series, Franklin County Council of the Arts, A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Minor Funeral Home, The Heald Funeral Home, Mary S. Babcock and Swanton Central Schools, Missisquoi Valley Union High School, St. Albans City and Town Schools, Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax-St. Albans, Highgate, Sheldon, Franklin, Enosburgh, Richford, and Isle La Motte School Districts, Highgate and Swanton Town and Village Offices, Vermont Air National Guard, Franklin County Home Health Agency, Marshall and Marshall Legal Services PLC, Northwestern Medical Center, IBM, Betty’s Flower Basket, The County Courier, The Handy Group, Price Chopper, local Avon Representatives, Highgate Fire Department and Auxiliary, Department of Homeland Security including the Customs and Border Services, United States Postal Service, Carmen Brook Farm, Highgate and Swanton Historical Societies, as well as the parish communities of Holy Trinity, Nativity, St. Luke’s, St. Anne’s and St. Louis.
Entombment followed in St, Mary’s Cemetery Receiving Vault to await a spring interment at St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery in Highgate Falls. The Bearers were: nephews, George Lavallee and Christopher Lemnah; great-nephew, Brion Houston; and close family friends, Susan Nadeau, Eric Bushey and Christopher Roy. Following The Prayers of Final Commendation and Blessing a Bereavement Luncheon for family and friends was served in the Nativity Parish Center hosted by the Ladies of Holy Trinity assisted by the Nativity Parish Ladies of St. Anne.
During the visitation on Monday afternoon Father Farrell led the family in a Vigil Service. In the evening members of the American Legion Green Mountain Post 1 Color Guard provided a guard of honor at Normand’s casket.
On line condolences may be directed by way of: www.kiddermemorialhome.com.
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