Barton, Island Pond and Newport, Vermont
Josephine M. LeMay, 90, of Derby died peacefully January 15, 2010 at her home. She was born March 17, 1919 in Newport a daughter of Edmund and Lumina (Labounty) Before. On June 25, 1940 she married Albert LeMay who predeceased her on April 30, 1992. Mrs. LeMay was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line. On Mondays she went to adoration at St. Edward's Church, and she enjoyed traveling with the Community Circle and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Forever Young Club where she played cards and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by seven children: Claire Wagner of West Charleston, Raymond LeMay and his wife Patricia of Troy, Mary Desjarlais and her husband Gilles of Troy, John LeMay and his wife Gigi of Derby, Marguerite Cross and her husband Randall of East Charleston, Shirley Cross and her husband James of Island Pond, Pauline Hodgdon and her husband Bradley of Waterbury, a daughter-in-law Connie LeMay of Troy, 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by three brothers: Henry Before and his wife Marilyn of Montana, Vincent Before and his wife Joyce of West Burke, and Roland Before of Bennington, four sisters: Cecile Lebeau of Irasburg, Carmen Harter of Spokane, WA, Theresa Cox and her husband Jim of Spokane, WA, and Rita Riley of Fla, numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Roger, and two daughters: Rachel and Patricia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line on Wednesday January 20, 2010 with the Rev. Michael Reardon S.D.V. celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport on Wednesday January 20, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. . Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Forever Young Club, 222 Main St, Newport, Vt 05855. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
We send our sympathies to the Mrs. Lemays family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Raymond and Lillian Bathalon
January 21, 2010 | Troy, VT
So sorry to hear of the Passing of you Mother... You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Duane and Priscilla Lavalette
January 20, 2010 | Oak Ridge, TN
I send my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom. I was blessed to have shared an hour of Adoration with her every Monday during the summer months.
We never really "lose" a loved one to God for they are with him and he is with us. I am confident the faith that she instilled in each of you will give you the strength you need during this difficult time.
Her family, friends, community and the world were blessed to have her a part of it. What a devoted lady!
My...
Ruthy Joseph
January 19, 2010 | Boynton Beach, FL
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts.
Kelley, Brian , and Presleigh
Kelley Benway
January 18, 2010 | Derby, VT
We were so surprised and sad to hear your Mom passed away.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Richard& Rachel Powers(Coventry,Vt.)
January 18, 2010
Sorry to hear about the lost of your mom. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wayne & Patricia Tracy
January 18, 2010 | Valrico, FL
We were saddened to hear of the death of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you . John & Linda Gariepy Newport, Vt
January 17, 2010
It was a surprise to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was with us at Thanksgiving time and looked very good. We all enjoyed having her at Bill and Hong's house for the afternoon. She was a very special lady and a good friend of our mom, Lois. She will be greatly missed!
May the Lord be with you all as you grieve the passing of your Mom, Grandmom etc.
Don & Lynette Cutting
January 16, 2010 | Irasburg, VT
