Montpelier
Lucille F. Quesnel, 80, formerly of Hebert Road and most recently of Mayo Residential Care Home in Northfield, died on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
She was born on July 4, 1939 in Barre, VT, the youngest of five children to Philomon and Marie Anna Fortier. Lu grew up in a French Canada home where French was the only language spoken. Lu graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1957.
On June 6, 1959, Lu married David Norton. David predeceased her on April 11, 1986. She later married Carl Quesnel. Mr. Quesnel predeceased her on November 7, 2004.
Lu worked for many years at National Life. She retired in 1991.
Although she never had children, Lu was very close with her many nieces and nephews. She was loved and supported by them and was so proud of all of them. Lu was a very social person and could make friends anywhere. She and Dave enjoyed boating together. They would often spend summers on their house boat on Lake Champlain.
Survivors include her brother, Maurice Fortier and his wife Dottie, of Barre, VT, a sister, Theresa Grenier of Canada; and a brother in law, Eugene Provost of Northfield. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, March 14th at St. Augustine Catholic Church. A committal will be held immediately following at the Green Mount Cemetery.
In lieuof flower memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Residential Care Home, 610 Water Street, Northfield, VT 05663.