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Edna Lafont Obituary
She was born in Orchardville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Edward and Floy (Cornstubble) Bright. She graduated from high school in Fairfield, Illinois, in the class of 1940.
She entered the U.S. Navy on Sept. 5, 1943, during WWII. She proudly served her country at Treasure Island, California. She was honorably discharged on July 26, 1946, at Balboa Park, San Francisco, California.
Pearl was employed as a night auditor for a hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. This is where she met her husband, Kenneth Warner "Ken" Lafont. They married on Nov. 22, 1946, in Littleton, New Hampshire. When Ken was discharged from the U.S. Army, they moved to Wolcott, Vermont. In 1950, they purchased their home in Hardwick, where she has lived for more than 65 years. In her earlier years she stayed at home to raise their three children. Later she was a bookkeeper for Lafont's Snowmobile Business, Cal Fosters' Machine Shop, and Orleans Southwest School District, all in Hardwick. She retired in 1987.
Pearl was a member of the Wolcott chapter of the Eastern Star, American Legion Post #7 in Hardwick and a member of that club's auxiliary. She enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and amateur radio. She was blessed with five generations.
Survivors include three children, Brian Lafont, of Skagway, Alaska, Janis Dewey, of Hardwick, and Dean Lafont, of Orange; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a sister, Doris Bridges, of Decatur, Illinois; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ken Lafont; a grandson; three brothers, Clinton and Stanley Bright; her twin brother, Edward M. Bright; and a sister, Ivy Holler.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening, Oct. 4, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at the United Church of Hardwick with the Rev. Dr. Evelyn Lavelli officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in the Fairmont Cemetery in Wolcott, with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edna Lafont
Sue White
October 6, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Joan (Cahill) Blondin
October 6, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jon Winter
October 6, 2015
Janice,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May she Rest in Peace.
Paul & Gail Andrews
October 6, 2015
Brian so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, your in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Reta Bridges
October 5, 2015
Aunt Pearl was an adventerous person and we will miss her dearly. We pray that you will find comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.
Robert Cota
October 5, 2015
Dean & Colleen,
Terrie & I would would like to say how sorry we are for the passing of your Mom Dean, Our prayers go out to your family.
Anne Porter
October 5, 2015
Jan I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Watson and family
October 4, 2015
Dean, Colleen and the entire Lafont family our sincere sympathies. you are all in our thoughts and prayers. love you.
Carol Bright Groves
October 3, 2015
I lit a candle, with loving prayers at Mass this evening, for my dear Aunt Pearl. May this be an extension of the warm glow of that candle! Rest in peace Aunt Pearl, Your Niece Carol
Carol Bright Groves
October 3, 2015
My Dear Cousins....I am so sad for your loss. I will always keep your Mom in prayers! I loved her very much and I love all of you and if you need me, I'm only a phone call away! Cousin Carol
October 3, 2015
Sorry to hear of my cousin Pearl's passing. I extend my sympathy to all the family. Katie Cornstubble Talbert
Jane Dodge
October 3, 2015
Dean, Colleen and families I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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