NOELLA MEILLEUR
1926 - 2003

Noella Meilleur was born to Remi Bombardier and Laura (Begnoche) Bombardier on Dec.14, 1926, in Swanton, Vt. Nellie married Euclide “Duke“ Meilleur on June 7, 1947, and raised five children in Vermont before moving to Tucson, Ariz., in 1974.

She was a loving spouse for 54 years and a compassionate caretaker to Dad in his final years. We, her children and our spouses, will forever reap the benefits of the unconditional love we received from both Mom and Dad. Noella was diagnosed with cancer soon after she moved with her son Bob and his wife, Ruth, when they relocated to Corry last summer. Her courageous battle with cancer ended May 8, 2003, when she died in the comfort of her home in the arms of her family. Nellie is survived by her children, Claire Bushnell, Rod, Paul (Melanie), and Norman (Maureen) of Vermont, and Robert (Ruth) of Pennsylvania; grandchildren Michael (Julie) Bushnell, Kellie, Amanda and Ross Meilleur, and Amber Rose Meilleur; great-grandchildren Chelsea and Christopher Bushnell; sisters Bertha (Real) Charlebois, Anita Blanchard, and Lee (Glenn) Slason; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Monday, May 12, in Christ the King Church on Locust Street in Burlington at 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception in the parish hall. Interment will take place in Arizona.

Burlington Free Press, 05/10/2003

LAWRENCE “LARRY“ W. SAVOY
1916 - 2003

Lawrence “Larry“ W. Savoy, 87, a longtime resident of Winooski, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2003. Larry was born in South Burlington on Jan. 18, 1916, the son of the late John and Angelina (Brunelle) Savoy. He was married to Leona Lavalley for over 60 years. She predeceased him in 1997.

Lawrence proudly served in World War II, serving under Generals Patton and MacArthur. Larry received many commendations and medals including the Purple Heart, which he was very proud of. He was a member of the VFW, DAV and the American Legion. He had many talents as an accomplished machinist, tailor and upholsterer. He spent the majority of his life working as a builder and was a very talented builder, carpenter, master electrician and master plumber. He built many homes along with the Winooski Library, which he was very proud of. He was a dedicated family man, who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, family meals and time reminiscing with family members.

Lawrence leaves two special cousins, Mabel Kelley and her family, Nick and Maureen Meilleur, with whom he resided and who cared for him for the past several years. He is also survived by Kellie, Amanda and Ross Meilleur whom he considered like grandchildren and with whom he enjoyed sharing wonderful experiences, along with Bertha Osborne and her daughter Joyce Richard and her family; a special longtime friend, Sonny Bissonnette and his wife; and Louis Thabault and Dr. Wilfred Thabault. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Anna Greenough and his brother Louis.

Lawrence touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed by all. Lawrence will be missed by his special longtime friend and companion, Mitzi, who brought him many hours of comfort, love and companionship. The family of Mabel Kelley and Maureen Meilleur would like to thank the staff at the Starr Farm Nursing Center, Dr. Tim Terrien, the Doctors and staff at Green Mountain Urology, Colleen and the staff at the Veterans Clinic in Colchester along with all the VNA nurses and aids who have cared for Lawrence over the years; their care and help were always gratefully appreciated.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church in Burlington. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Winooski. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. On line condolences may be forwarded to mkmeilleur @yahoo.com. Arrangements are by LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski, Vt.

Burlington Free Press, 03/11/2003

SAVOY, Lawrence W. “Larry“

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church in Burlington by the Rev. Roland Rivard with the Rev. Mr. Louis Meunier, Deacon. The music was provided by Lois Desautels, Nancy Greene and Eileen Bouvier. Interment followed in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Winooski with Fr. Rivard offering committal prayers. Bearers were Nick, Ross, Amanda and Kellie Meilleur. Full military honors were accorded Mr. Savoy by the Vermont Air National Guard. The American flag was presented to Mabel Kelley. Arrangements were by the LaVigne Funeral Home, Winooski.

Burlington Free Press, 03/12/2003