Lucien R. Desabrais

SALISBURY - Lucien R. Desabrais, 88, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by family.
He was born June 15, 1930, in Proctor, the son of Mose J. and Julia R. (Ladouceur) Desabrais.
He was a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Munich, Germany, during the Korean War.
Mr. Desabrais and his wife owned and operated Desabrais Laundry and Dry Cleaning for 27 years. He also worked many part-time jobs, including at Brush Motors, as school bus driver, at Standard Register and at Aubuchon Hardware where he was the oldest working employee, serving 19.6 years.
He was a life member of Middlebury American Legion and Middlebury VFW.
Survivors include four daughters Marion Desabrais, Lucie Noble, Rebecca Raymond, Lisa Bagley, all of Addison County; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Mose Desabrais; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Thea (Schmidt) Desabrais; two children Bettina and Lucien Desabrais Jr.; six siblings Norman, Roger, Rose, Jeannette, infant sisters Lillian and Mary.
Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury, with the Rev. Luke Austin as the celebrant.
Burial will follow in West Salisbury Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.
For online condolences, visit www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.