Janet L. Gregoire

NORTHFIELD - Janet LaRocque Gregoire, 91, of Northfield VT passed away peacefully on November 7, 2026. She was surrounded by her family and was under the patient and loving attention of Mayo Continuing Care staff.

Born to the late Andrew and Eva (Therrien) LaRocque in Brookfield VT on October 23, 1935. Janet grew up as the oldest of ten children on the family farm. She adored her mother and was diligent in helping as the family grew and practiced her parenting skills on her younger siblings.

She had a lifelong love of learning that started in Elementary school where she had perfect attendance the entire eight years. She graduated from Williamstown High school in 1954. Janet went on to attend the Jeanne Mance School of Nursing in Burlington, VT where she graduated in 1957 as a Registered Nurse. Janet was a dedicated nurse working for Barre City Hospital,CVH,St Jude’s,McFarland House,Berlin Convalescent, Woodridge Nursing Home and Heaton Woods, retiring in 1997.

Janet was a longtime and faithful member of St. Monica Catholic Church, serving as a Catechism teacher and Eucharistic Minister, often visiting the homebound. She was an active member of the Catholic Daughters, Brookfield Historical Society, Floating Bridge Red Hatters and the Williamstown Alumni Assoc. She enjoyed cooking for family, friends, and neighbors. She enjoyed traveling, reading and jigsaw puzzles. An avid card player, she shared her skill with her grandchildren. She loved music and dancing and even played a bit of harmonica. She was often tapping her toes to the music until the end of her life. Janet was blessed with the ability to make enduring friendships. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by her children: Michele Mitchell of Georgetown, MA, Paul Monty of Portland, OR, Joanne (Julian)Villa of Williamstown, VT, Christine (Chris)Sibona of Wilmington, NC, and Robert (Stacey)Wilcox of Barre Town, VT. Grandchildren: Julian (Roxy)Villa, Benjamin (Kylie)Villa, Christopher (Caitlin)Villa, Mitchell (Mackenzie)Wilcox, Alyssa Wilcox, Jared Mitchell and Samuel Wilcox.

She is also survived by her siblings: Sylvia Pierce, Andrew (Caren)LaRocque, Rene (Georgia)LaRocque, Theresa LaRocque, Carmen (Todd)Vande Griek and many extended family members.

Janet was predeceased by her first husband, Paul “Joe” Monty and her third husband Roger Gregoire. She was also previously married to the late Robert Wilcox. Also predeceasing her; brothers Armand (Joy), Alphonse (Alice), Jerome and Raymond LaRocque, beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday Nov. 23, 2026, at11am at St Monica Parish in Barre with calling hours Sunday Nov. 22, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm at Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St. in Barre.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.

Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com

58 Summer Street in Barre.In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com