MONTPELIER Loretta P. (Coleman) Magnan, 81, of Freedom Drive, Montpelier, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday April 5, 2008. Born in St. Albans on November 3, 1926. She gave lifelong service to the Catholic Church including St. Mary's in St. Albans and St. Augustine's in Montpelier as choir director, music teacher, bingo administrator, bazaar director, a member of Catholic Daughters and St. Vincent de Paul Society (as President for many years), church decorator for Holidays, or just plain wherever she was most needed. Her flare for crafts was displayed for many years at the annual St. Vincent's bazaar and especially in her children's and grandchildren's homes. Loretta especially enjoyed being with family and friends on any occasion. She is survived by daughter-in-law Julie (Branon) Magnan of South Burlington; Mary Ann and husband Wayne LaRock of Hyde Park; Beth and husband Michael Hulbert of Barre; Paul and his wife Mary Jane (Wobby) of Barre; Chris and his wife Stephanie (Beloin) of Barre; 15 grandchildren, Lori, Keith, Jeremy, Serena, Jennifer, Joanne, Joey, Travis, Andee, Jarah, Meagan, Josh, Samantha, Curtis, and Cailey; eleven great-grand-children Cole, Juliana, Jacob, Marlie, Hannah, Erin, Wessley, Josie, Emma, Cecilia, and Edward. Loretta is also survived by sisters Geraldine Mina, and Shirley Petschel and brother Freddy Coleman. Loretta is pre-deceased by her husband Leonidas (married 57 years); son David (1948-2002); brothers William Coleman, Gordon Coleman, Ronald Coleman; sisters Constance (Coleman) Pietrallo. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine's Church in Montpelier on Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. A reception in the Parish Hall following the service will be held in lieu of calling hours. Loretta was a devoted Wife, Mother, Nanny, mother-in-law, friend and neighbor. She will be greatly missed; her memory and values will forever be in our hearts and memories. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to St. Augustine's Church, organ replacement fund, 16 Barre St, Montpelier, VT 05602.