Troy, Vermont
1922 - 2008
Germaine M. Bonneau, 85, of Troy died peacefully on March 18, 2008 at
her home in Troy.
She was born on August 29, 1922 in Westfield the daughter of Alorio and
Eva (Cabana) Meunier.
On September 6, 1943 she married Jean Paul Bonneau who predeceased her
on April 15, 2005.
Germaine was a homemaker and worked on the family farm along with her
husband and family. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and cooking. Her
family was her life and every Sunday (Memere day) she cooked dinner for
her family of 30 or more.
She held memberships with the Ladies of Sacred Heart helping with many
meals, and a very active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
in Troy.
She is survived by her children: Norman Bonneau and his fiance Mary
Williams of Champlain, NY; Suzanne Dunn and her husband Robert of
Troy, Helen Before and her husband Dwayne of Troy, Irene Dagesse and
her husband Daniel of Derby, Rene Bonneau and his wife Mary-Lou of
Troy, and Alan Bonneau and his wife Lauri of Derby Line, and by her 21
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and a son in-law Michael Abair
of Monument, CO; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and brother and sister
in-laws. She was predeceased by a daughter Pauline Abair, and by the
following brothers, Joe, Gerard, Jean, and Hector Meunier.
Friends may call from 6-9 PM Sunday March 23, 2008 at the
Curtis-Brtich-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road,
Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday March 24,
2008 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Troy with the Rev.
Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a mass of christian burial. Spring interment
will be held at the St. Ignatuis Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire,
contributions in Germaine’s memory may be made to the Sacred Heart of
Jesus Catholic Church. P.O. Box 109. Troy, Vt. 05868 or to a charity of
one’s choice. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the
funeral home website: www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrngements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford
Funeral Homes locally family owned and operated.
Your mother/grandmother/great grandmother/friend was one of the most warmest, welcoming people I have ever met and you were all so very fortunate to have had her touch your lives in so many wonderful ways! My deepest, heartfelt sympathy at your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Bonneau
March 25, 2008 | Champlain, NY
As you are remembering the special person your mom/grandmother was, may you know that the prayers and sympathies of your friends are with you. Joy, Paul, and Tim
Joy and Paul Chandler, Tim Palmer
March 21, 2008 | Newport, VT
Aunt Germaine's smile always made me feel good when I was little. She seemed happy all the time. All of our best wishes and prayers to your family.
marty bonneau
March 21, 2008 | Williston, VT
Our sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a special woman. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Arlene Fortin
March 21, 2008 | Derby Line, VT
Our sympathy to you and your family. Your mom was a important part of your family and community. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan & Arlene Fortin
March 21, 2008 | Derby Line, VT
Irene,Dan and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She is now with your Dad, together,again as it was for years past.
Marc & Sheila Bathalon
March 21, 2008 | Bethlehem
