1923
2020
Estaleen R. "Susie" LaVigne
Winooski - Susie, 96, passed away peacefully at The Residence at Shelburne Bay in Shelburne on February 12th 2020. She was born in Burlington, VT on October 19th, 1923 and was raised by her father Clarence Guyette and her grandmother Della Sheehan. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1942. Following graduation, she married Robert "Bob" LaVigne, whom she spent the next 69 years with. She was predeceased by Bob in 2012. She was an elegant lady and a perfect compliment to her husband.
Susie enjoyed golfing, bowling, bridge, shopping, but mostly spending time her her family.
She is survived by her two sons; Arthur and his children Sarah (Brendan), Jessie (Rob) and Zak (Christina) and their mother Judy; and Thomas and his children Kyle (Elizabeth), Eric, Alex (Hannah) and their mother Kathryn, great-grandchildren Moira and C.Kaia, Kennedy and Hadley, Robbie and Charly, Marianna, Sadie, and Peyton and Nolin. She also had many nieces and nephews, as well as the Mansion street family, Winooski Community, and her bridge ladies. She was a loving friend and everyone was always welcome. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Susie's family would like to thank the staff at Shelburne Bay, Bayada, all of her caregivers, and Kay and Glenn Critchlow for always being there.
Visiting Hours will be on Monday, February 17th from 4:00 - 7:00PM at LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St, Winooski, VT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 18th at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier School, 5 St Peters St., Winooski 05404.
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Thomas ,God bless u and your family. May EStaleen rest in peace. Stephen Dion
Stepen Dion
February 18, 2020
Tom and Family
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
The Olgyay Family
February 18, 2020
Tom, Art & Family, loved your Mom. Thinking of you all.
Kim Gamache
February 17, 2020
Arty and Family,
Our condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Mom.
Mary Lou and Marty Lafayette
February 17, 2020
Art and Tom I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a lovely lady and I know she will be missed by all of you. Love, hugs and prayers to you all.
Kathi Young
February 16, 2020
I remember how much my mother loved Susie LaVigne! I heard her say that on many occasions.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Marilee Abair Cain
Marilee Cain
February 16, 2020
I met Susie, through Micky Larrow, and our mutual love of playing bridge. She was a delightful addition to any gathering, and especially at a bridge table. Good memories of a lovely lady. My prayers and thoughts are with all of her family.
Peggy Lonergan
February 16, 2020
Arty and Tommy, We are so sad to learn of the passing of your dear mother. May you find comfort knowing that our hearts go out to you in your time of grief. She will be missed but more importantly she will be remembered. Heaven gained a new angel.
Paul and Barbara Fortin
February 15, 2020
Tom and Family We are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Please know you are in our thoughts.
Lonnie and Ann (Hebert) Woodward
February 15, 2020
My deepest condolences to the entire family and friends!
Sandy McGregor
February 15, 2020
Condolences to our long time friend Tom. So sorry for your loss. Unable to attend services as we are in Florida. Tony and Kay Martello Offering prays and love
Tony & Kay Martello
February 15, 2020
So sorry for your loss will keep the family in our prayers. Walt and Geneva Bergeron
February 15, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the LaVigne family for the loss of their mother.
Paul & Theresa LEONARD
February 15, 2020
My sympathy to you both Tom & Arty. She was a wonderful lady, great neighbor and friend.
My prayers are with you. She will always be watching over you. Now she is at peace and with the love of her life Bob.
Cecile
February 15, 2020
Susie was a wonderful woman. I saw her all the time at Shelburne Bay. Spent a few minutes with her for a couple of days before she passed and talked to her. She was one special lady who I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom and Arthur. RIP Sue, you will be truly missed. Kim Roberts - South Burlington, VT
February 15, 2020
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother , she will be remembered by me as a wonderful and loving cousin.
My father Paul always spoke about your mother and father. They are together again.
My thoughts and prayers are with both of my cousins , and the family.
Paula And Don Dooley.
Paula Pepin Dooley
February 15, 2020
Tom & Artie my condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed working for your mom & dad they were the nicest people and your mother so sweet.
Aline(Barron) Vibbert
Aline Vibbert
February 15, 2020
Tom and Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and grandmother of your children, a legend to all who knew her in Winooski.
Lorraine Chicoine Durovich and Family
February 15, 2020
Tom and the LaVigne Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of a matriarch and celebrate Susie's life..a life well lived and loved.
Linda Ready
February 15, 2020
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your precious mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your grief, and for your mother's heavenly passage. The Roy family
Peggy Roy-Portelance
February 15, 2020
To the LaVigne Family, our condolences from the Patnaude Family , go out to all of you in this time of loss , Your mom was a sweetheart.
Jeff Patnaude
February 15, 2020
To the family of Susie-I was one of her caregivers and she was the sweetest lady. I always enjoyed talking with her and helping her out. Susie you were definitely a charm!! Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace lovely lady.
Lisa Reed
February 14, 2020
Our hearts hurt with the loss of this beautiful lady. She was a VERY dear friend & mother, to all of us, known as the Mansion Street Clan! Rest peacefully Susie & may you be welcomed at the pearly gates by Bob, Tootsie, Mim, Minerva & all your "golfing/bridge" buddies. You have left a beautiful legacy. Respectfully, The Critchlow Family.
gayle critchlow gardner
February 14, 2020
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