John Lavigne

April 3, 2021

BERLIN- John P. Lavigne, 46, of Bennington Drive, passed away Saturday April 3, 2021 at his home. John was born in Berlin Vt on August 12, 1974. He was the son of Kenneth Lavigne and Donna Johnson. John grew up in Barre and attended Spaulding High School. After his schooling, John moved to Manchester Vt where he worked in the food industry until returning to his hometown where he worked various other jobs. John was known as a "prankster" at times. He loved to play tricks on his family and friends. He was known for his big heart and selfless acts. He loved to help people when he could. His various hobbies were playing guitar, Pool, cribbage, hunting and fishing, motorcycles, Atv's and snowmobiles. He loved family and friends, cookouts and special events, and he loved tinkering on all vehicles and electronics. AKA "Junk". John is survived by his father Kenneth Lavigne of Northfield, his mother Donna Johnson of Berlin. His children; Mariah Richardson of Barre, Ariana Richardson of Berlin, and Tianna Richardson of Barre. His siblings; Kevin Lavigne of South Barre, Douglas Lavigne of Williamstown, Troy Johnson of Jericho, and Lanna Johnson of Berlin. John had two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his grandfather Albert Johnson Sr, grandmother Corrine Johnson and his uncle Mark Johnson and his cousin Nelson Wiley III, (Trey) , his partner in crime. The family would like to thank all the staff at Central Vt Medical Center and University of Vt Medical Center for their great care of John. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. The Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home of 58 Summer Street in Barre assisted the family with the arrangements.