Montpelier, VT Violet "Vi" M. Barquin, 97, formerly of St. Paul Street and most recently of Mayo Manor in Northfield, died on January 10, 2014 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Graniteville, VT on February 13, 1916, the daughter of Donald and Annie (MacLeod) Murray. After graduating from Williamstown high school, she went on to complete nurse's training at Heaton Hospital in 1940. She began her nursing career at Heaton Hospital, then later as a private duty nurse. She retired from the Vermont College infirmary after 12 years of service. On June 26, 1940, she married Ralph F. Barquin. She met her further husband while at a dance at the former Montpelier Community Hall in Montpelier. Mr. Barquin predeceased her on February 7, 1978. Mrs. Barquin enjoyed golfing and square dancing. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Barre Country Club where was very proud of her only "hole in one" she made. She loved to travel, antiques, refinishing and upholstering furniture, sewing, knitting and playing bridge. Survivors include her daughters; Joan "Tara" Veno and husband, Joe of Hamilton, MA; Donna Courtney and husband, Mike of The Dalles, OR; and Deborah Gurule of Berlin; grandchildren, Tara Marie Courtney; Jamie Veno; Jessika Gurule; Jeremy Veno; and Ben Courtney; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Terry Barquin on February 17, 1980; twin children, James Barquin in 1942; and Jackie Barquin in 1943; a grandson Jacob Gurule; siblings, Chris Murray; Ann Stone; Dee Callahan; Betty Lesell; and George Murray. A graveside service will be held on the spring at the family lot in Hope cemetery in Barre.