Dorothy Mina "Dot" Dussault

Dorothy Mina "Dot" Dussault obituary, Saint Albans, VT

Dorothy Mina "Dot" Dussault

Dorothy Dussault Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heald Funeral Home - Saint Albans on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Dorothy "Dot" Mina Dussault a lifelong resident of St. Albans passed away early Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Northwestern Medical Center.
Born on January 5, 1933, in St. Albans the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Rich) Aldrich. Dot was 92 years old.
Dot was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas Swainbank on December 26, 1999, and her second husband, Paul Dussault on August 8, 2000, as well as her son Kevin Swainbank on April 14, 1995.
Dot attended Bellows Free Academy where she was a member of the 1948 women's championship basketball team. She was a member of Green Mountain Post # 1, American Legion Auxiliary and Robert E. Glidden Post # 758, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Ladies of St. Anne, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Vermont Board of Realtors, Business and Professional Women, was a founder, charter member and treasurer of the Franklin County Field Days, was a real estate appraiser and member of the Northwest Riding and Driving Club. Dot worked at Northwestern Medical for many years in the mail room, well into her 80s. She enjoyed quilting with her best friend Shirley Bombard and making special things for her grandchildren. She was also a first prize winner for her beautiful work.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Hoben and husband, Brian, of Winter Haven, Florida, son, David Swainbank and wife, Nancy, of St. Albans as well as grandchildren, Anthony Swainbank, Angela Swainbank, John Swainbank, Sarah Bryant, Bernard Hoben, Crystal Hoben, Thomas Hoben and Heather Hoben, along with19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Dot is also survived by a brother, John Aldrich and sister, Joan Pauley, close friend, Henry Doyle and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service at Mount Calvary Cemetery will be announced next spring.
Honored to be serving the family of Dorothy Dussault is Rett Heald of the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfunerlahome.com.
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Gail Perras

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Dear Joan and family, I was so sorry to hear of Dot´s passing. She was a class act and a super lady! She will be missed.

Mary Pappas

October 17, 2025

Dear Dave and Nancy and extended family, so sorry for your loss of your mother, Dot. She was truly a special lady and you took such good care of her. Yourself in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mary Pappas

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