BARRE – Claudette R. 'Dette' Trepanier, 77, of Barre, Vermont, died on May 25, 2024, at UVMC in Burlington after a short illness. Claudette was born on February 27, 1947, in Barre to Gerald and Lucienne (Mercier) Trepanier.
After graduating from Marion High School in 1965, she was employed by Sprague Electric for several years. Other employment included work caring for elderly residents in the Fortier Home; babysitting for friends, she worked at Simply Delicious Deli making soups and sandwiches, and work for the city of Barre researching information from City Hall for area townships. She also received computer job training by the State of Vermont but was unable to continue the training due to health issues. At home, Claudette enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, word searches, and watching old westerns and other classic television programs. Family members fondly remember her infectious smile, her love and caring ways, and her flavor-filled Dette Vegetable Soup.
Claudette was a resident of Burlington Health and...