MARY JEAN (MAGNAN) BOISSONEAULT PASSES AWAY

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MARY JEAN (MAGNAN) BOISSONEAULT ST. ALBANS BAY

Mrs. Mary J. Boissoneault, age 64, died Monday evening, Feb. 20, 2006, at her home, after a couragous battle with cancer. She was born in St. Albans, Dec. 9, 1941, daughter of the late Euclide and Florence (Barkyoumb) Magnan. Her natural, gentle loving started at home with her brothers and sisters and eventually led her to a nursing career. On Aug. 17, 1963, she married George Boissoneault and from then on dedicated her life to caring for family, friends and neighbors. George and Mary operated large dairy farms in Fairfax and later in St. Albans Bay. Mary was also instrumental in many other endeavors, including a flair to remodel and decorate. Along with the unconditional love for her family and friends, was her passion for music. She shared her talent as a member of Holy Angels Choir, Morning Glories, Grammas and Grandpas, and any other opportunity she had to express herself through song. Mary loved being with her family, whether it was sharing time at camp, vacations, family gatherings or just having them around. She was always the first to volunteer her time and many talents. She spent many hours as a volunteer counselor for the Family Center and Parents Anonymous. Because of her creative ability, Mary took on many family and community projects. She was sought out by many and was always there. She opened her home to everyone and made them feel welcome. Besides her husband, George, of over 42 years, Mary is survived by her five children, daughters Cheryl Lupien and her special friend, Scott Moreau, Michele and her husband, Michael Bruso, all of Fairfax, sons Jeff and his wife, Tammy Boissoneault of St. Albans Bay, Jason Boisson-eault and his special friend, Justine Kinerson, of Fairfax, Joshua Boissoneault and his special friend, Christian Deso, of St. Albans Bay; her pride and joy, eight grandchildren Erica, Jordan and Jacob Lupien, Amilia Rothwell, Ben and Carl Bruso, Cody and Mynah Boissoneault; her seven brothers and sisters and their spouses, Barbara and Larry Young, Donna and Roger Meunier, James Magnan, all of Fairfax, John and Elaine Magnan of St. Albans, Gerald and Debra Magnan of Chateaugay, N.Y., Terrance and Joanne Magnan of Sheldon, Katherine and William Considine of Georgia; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Maria, July 27, 1986; her mother, Florence, March 10, 2005; and her father Euclide, June 4, 1994. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in the Boissoneault family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Maria Boissoneault Scholarship Fund, in care of Cheryl Lupien, P.0. Box 59, Cambridge, Vt. 05444. An online condolence book has been established for Mary's family at the Brady & Levesque website: http://www.bnlfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.

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MARY J. BOISSONEAULT
ST. ALBANS – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mrs. Mary Jean Boissoneault, Friday at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Father Maurice Roy was the celebrant. Father was assisted by Mar’s brother-in-law, Deacon Steve Ratte and Deacon Duane Langlois. Altar servers were Normand Blouin and Robert Brodeur. Mary’s dear friend, Charlene Bourdeau, read the Holy Scripture Lessons. Deacon Ratte proclaimed the Most Holy Gospel.

Offertory gifts were brought to the altar by grandchildren, Erica and Jordan Lupien. Deacon Langlois was the homilist. Fond remembrance were shared by sister, Kathy Considine, and a poem in Mary’s memory read by brother-in-law Bill Considine. Holy Angels formal choir, under the direction of Mary Jo Gillilan, sang the Mass, including Mary’s favorite, “Mother Beloved.” Soloist was her niece, Serena Magnan.

Among the large attendance were representatives of the Red Had Ladies Society, Morning Glory Singers, Grampas and Grammas Singing Group, Vermont House of Representatives and Senate, Franklin County Home Health Association, St. Albans Town, City and Fairfax town officers, fire departments from St. Albans City, Town, Georgia and Fairfax, The Abbey Group, Franklin County Home Health Agency, Handy’s Auto Dealerships, Real Estate offices of S.R. Smith, Joe Montcalm, Lang Associates and Paul Poquette, K.D.J. Hair Design, Esden Florist, Creative Memories Scrapbooking, Beverage Mart, Grice Brook, Kevin Smith Sports Connection, Sticks & Stuff, Bruley & Bruley Construction, Country Pantry, J&L Texaco, Warner’s Snack Bar, Charbonneau Construction, Kittell, Branagan and Sargent, Law Office of John Eggleston, Office of the State’s Attorney, Rene Fournier Farm Equipment, Bourdeau Brothers, Mark Tourville Engine Repair and Sales, Clarence Brown, Inc., Guy’s Unisex, Murphy Auto Repair, Tom Hungerford Insurance, S.B. Collins, Inc., Burleson Foundations, St. Albans Co-operative Creamery, many area dairy farmers including Boissoneault, Magnan, Barkyoumb and Howrigan Farms.

Bearers were Mary’s brothers, Jim Magnan, John Magnan, Gerald Magnan, Terrance Magnan; and dear friends, Toby Duculon and Douglas Wolfe.

Following Prayers of Committal by Father Roy, Deacon Ratte and Deacon Langlois, interment was in the Boissoneault family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

The Ladies of St. Anne hosted a luncheon for Mary’s family and friends in Holy Angels Parish Center.

Thursday afternoon, Father Roy held a Christian Wake Service and Deacon Ratte conducted a prayer service Friday morning, with Mary’s family and friends, in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.