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Denise Santerre Obituary
Married December 11, 1948, to Francis Santerre; moved to Vermont in early 1950's, eventually settling in Colchester where they raised their seven children showing them daily what strong family love is and what faith in God can do.
In addition to raising seven children, she worked in the food industry: in later years attending the VNA Adult Day program helping staff with food preparation.
Denise showed love for others by welcoming them into her home as if they were family offering a warm home-cooked meal. She left recipes of love that will be cooked for generations to come. She had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren who will miss hearing her sweet French accent.
Predeceased by her husband, Frank, son Ronnie, and great-grandson Alexander Owens. She leaves 5 siblings; 6 children: Gaston Santerre (Michele), Diane Scichitano (Dale), Carole Santerre, Lorraine Knapp (Donald), David Santerre (Jacklyn), Chuck Santerre (Mary) and daughter-in-law Joni Santerre. She was loved by grandchildren: Chadd Santerre (Christine), Janel Maud (John), Neil Scichitano, Renee Kuehn (Brett), Erin McKenna, Tyler Santerre (Julia), Nick Santerre (Danielle), Brooke Herrera (Stephen), Mallory Geesey (Zach), Luke Santerre (Olivia), Brady Santerre, Duncan Santerre, and Gavin Santerre (Madelyn) and great-grandchildren: Taylor and Lance Santerre, Tessa Maud, Mayzee Scichitano, Blake, Carson, and Ripley Kuehn, Olivia Owens and Xander McKenna-Staley, Kiara, Tieren, Gwen and Griffin Santerre, Stella and Summer Santerre, Stella, Avila, and Bennett Herrera, Weston Santerre, and soon baby girl Santerre.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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