Laurette Vaillancourt

HEBER CITY, Utah –
Laurette Vaillancourt, 97 years old, passed away peacefully in June of this year. She was born in Lewiston where she had a happy childhood in the Petit Canada neighborhood. She loved ice skating, embroidery and the St Jean Baptiste parade. Laurette’s husband-to-be, Roland, lived across the street. They married in 1950 and had two children. She was a gentle, loving mother. They moved their family to New Hampshire in 1963 where she created abundant flower and vegetable gardens in their yard. She worked for defense contractor Sanders Associates for over 20 years.

Laurette delighted in traveling and sightseeing, from honeymooning in New York City to a 50th anniversary trip to Hawaii. Laurette and Roland retired in Brunswick. She made good friends there and found time to take walks, go out for seafood and cook new recipes. When Roland passed she inspired us with her strength. In 2016 she moved to Utah to be close to her daughter, where she charmed everyone with her sweet nature and positive attitude.

Laurette is survived by her two children, Jerry and Joline (Vincent); by her granddaughter, Lindsey (Jason); and great-granddaughter, Olivia; by her sister, Anita and brother, Louis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland; her parents Louis and Yvonne; her siblings Jeanne d’Arc, Rita, and Gerard; and daughter-in-law, Pamela.

A funeral mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Park City, Utah. Interment will take place at the Central Maine Veterans’ Cemetery in Augusta on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. A memorial luncheon will be held at Fish Bones Grill in Lewiston on Oct. 2. All of Laurette’s family and friends are invited to attend either or both events. If possible, please contact the family to RSVP for the luncheon at [email protected].