Claire Laperle Fauteux

CANAAN— Claire Laperle Fauteux, 88, of Canaan, left her earthly life early Wednesday morning, March 1, 2017, in hospice care in Norwich, Vt., with loving family at her side. She was born on October 16, 1928 in Brighton, Vt., to the late Wilfred and Rosalie (Chicoine) Laperle. Along with her husband Philip, Claire made a fulfilling life for herself and her family in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. To her children she leaves a love of learning, the importance of independent thinking, and the value of family above all else. To all who knew her, she leaves a legacy of caring and kindness. Claire is survived by her six children, Elaine (Gary) Pinckney of Williston, Julie Smith of Thetford Center, Susan (Skip) Verchot of North Troy, Janet (Dave) Anderson of East Haven, CT, Philip Fauteux Jr. of Groveton, NH, and Pamela Fauteux of Norton, MA. She also leaves six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy: David and Michael Pinckney, Wesley Smith, Claire Anderson, Alison and Elizabeth Dufault, and Katie and Kevin Verchot. She is additionally survived by her sister, Denise Pariseau of West Stewartstown, NH, a wonderful companion in her later years, and many, many nieces and nephews who she loved and whose company she treasured. In addition to her husband and parents, Claire was predeceased by her brothers and sisters – Conrad, Gerard, Laurent, Louis, and Pauline (Rancourt). In recent years, when words failed her, Claire captured the hearts of all who met her with her warm and accepting smile. Her generous spirit shone through even as her ability to communicate failed her. The family would like to give special thanks to the three wonderful women who were her companions and caretakers in the last years of her life – Francine Champagne, Diane Guay, and Claire Perry. Their care and love for Claire provided her with a wonderful quality of life. Calling hours will be on Friday, March 10, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow the next morning, Saturday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in West Stewartstown with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. Burial will be in the spring at the Canaan Village Cemetery of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Fauteux may be made to the Canaan Alumni Scholarship Fund, Canaan Memorial High School, School St., Canaan, VT 05903 Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Claire Laperle Fauteux

October 16, 1928 - March 1, 2017