Madeline Pichette

1928 - 2022

Guilford- Madeline L. "Billie" Pichette, 94, of Guilford Center Road, died Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side following a period of declining health.

Billie was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on January 6, 1928, the daughter of Arthur H. and Minnie Mae (Howard) Freeman. She was a graduate of Orange (MA) High School, Class of 1945 and went on to graduate from Becker Junior College in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1947.

On May 29, 1948, at Saint Mary's Church in Orange, she was married to John L. Pichette and moved to Brattleboro. Her husband of 67 years predeceased her on September 21, 2015.

Billie had been employed for several businesses in Brattleboro that included: Holstein Friesian Association, Sears Roebuck, Taylor Insurance Agency, Vermont Public Service and retired from the State of Vermont, Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services in 1991 following 20 years of faithful service with the State of Vermont.

She was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Emblem Club #517, American Legion, Brattleboro Post #5 Auxiliary, Guilford Historical Society, Vermont Retired State Employees Association, National Association of Retired State Employees and A.A.R.P.

Additionally, Billie was a member of the Guilford Community Church and was also active with the Senior Center in Brattleboro. She was an active volunteer with R.S.V.P. and at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.

Of her hobbies and interests, she enjoyed gardening, volunteering, travelling, collecting candlewick crystal and was an avid yard sales enthusiast.

Survivors include two children, Joseph Pichette (Rebecca) of Brattleboro and Donna Phinney (Robert) of Alstead, NH; a grandson, Seth Pichette of Brattleboro and two great grandchildren, Neve and Noland Pichette. She also leaves many nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.

She was predeceased by one sister, Marjorie Rochon.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. at Guilford Community Church with Pastor Elisa Lucozzi, officiating. Burial will follow in Christ Church Cemetery in Algiers where she will be laid to rest beside her husband.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to: Guilford Community Church, 38 Church Drive, Guilford, VT 05301; Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 593, Brattleboro, VT 05302; or to Brattleboro Senior Meals, 207 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

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