Jeannette T. Marceau

BERLIN - Jeannette T. Marceau, 88, of Chestnut Place, 430 Berlin Mall Road, Berlin, VT passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at CVMC with her family members at bedside. Born on November 18, 1935, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Fernand and Lucienne (Paquet) Taupier. Jeannette attended St. Monica School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1953. On July 3, 1954, Jeannette married the one special love of her life William (Joe) Marceau. They lived in South Barre for a few years as they were building their home in Barre Town. Jeannette and Joe had 44 wonderful years together before his death in 1998. Jeannette worked for the Rock of Ages Corp. for 32 years. She enjoyed talking to her grandchildren about all the places they would ship granite to, which was worldwide. Jeannette volunteered at many organizations, the Barre Senior Center, Aldrich Public Library, Central Vt Home Health & Hospice and Vt Association for the Blind to name a few. Her memberships included St. Monica Church, Catholic Daughters of America and a Lifetime membership at the Canadian Club. Quilting became a way for her to express love to everyone. Jeannette created many quilts, some to donate to charities and others for family members to wrap themselves in love and warmth. She was a member of the Heart of VT Quilt Guild where she shared her treasures. Jeannette especially enjoyed being with family. From the many gatherings, and endless pool parties where she enjoyed watching all her grandchildren learn how to swim, to barbecues and all the faces at the table on holidays. She was an avid reader and loved playing cards with family and friends. She loved playing and teaching her grandchildren how to play Monopoly, which she often won! Jeannette is survived by her children, Alan Marceau, and wife Gloria of Williamstown, Marie Fortier and husband Larry of Barre Town and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Marceau of Colorado Springs, CO, sister-in-law’s, Patricia Taupier, Lorraine Rancourt, brother-in-law Roger (Melody) Marceau. Her grandchildren, Andrew J. Marceau (Cheryl), Samantha Marceau (Jeff Lackey, fiancé), Renee (Greg) Herbert, Joseph Marceau, Jennifer (Erik) Engstrom and Keith (Amanda) Fortier. Jeannette was extremely proud of her great-grandchildren, Madison, Brady, Jacob, Seanna, Skyler, Ethan, Carter, Jace and Nash. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends that are like family. She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Philip Taupier, sisters Lucille SanMiguel and Claire Couture, four brother-in-law’s, Real Rancourt, Louis SanMiguel, Maurice Couture, Willard Demers, and a sister-in-law Pauline Demers and most recently, her son Andrew W. Marceau who passed in 2020. In the day’s leading up to her death, she was excited about reuniting with her husband Joe and son Andy and with all the family who went before her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 12pm, at St. Monica’s Parish, 79 Summer Street, in Barre, followed by a burial at Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Jason Fleury Juvenile Fund, Barre City Police Department, 15 Fourth Street, Barre, VT 05641. This fund helps local children to receive presents at Christmas time. Arrangements are in the care of Pruneau-Polli, 58 Summer St. in Barre. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.

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Jeannette T. Marceau

November 18, 1935 - February 28, 2024