Philip Fauteux

CANAAN, VT -- Mr. Philip Fauteux, of Canaan, Vt., passed away from this earth 14 days shy of his 92nd birthday early Saturday afternoon, May 1, 2010, in hospice care in Middlebury, Vt., after a period of failing health. He was born on May 16, 1918, in St. Malo, Québec, to the late Alfred and Donat (Menard) Fauteux. Young at heart and generous of spirit, Philip lived his entire adult life in Canaan, Vt., with his beloved wife of 62 years, Claire (Laperle). For over 40 years, they worked together in the family business. Together they raised six children to whom he provided every earthly need, an avid love of life, and a strong spiritual grounding. Philip is survived by his wife, Claire; his six children, Elaine (Gary) Pinckney of Williston, Vt., Julie Smith of Thetford Center, Vt., Susan (Francis) Verchot of Richmond, Vt., Janet (Dave) Anderson of East Haven, Conn., Philip (Brenda) Fauteux of Groveton, NH; and Pamela (Doug) Dufault of Norton, Mass. He also leaves six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren who he doted on and adored – David and Michael Pinckney, Wesley Smith, Claire Anderson, Alison and Elizabeth Dufault; and Katie and Kevin Verchot and Nicholas Dowland. He is additionally survived by his youngest brother, Andre Fauteux of Beauharnois, Québec and many, many nieces and nephews – well-loved, all of them. In addition to his parents, Philip was pre-deceased by his brothers and sisters: Armand, Firmin, Antonio, Lucien, Onil, Rita (Lamoureux), Oscar, Gertrude (Guyot), Leo, Beatrice, Marie-Jeanne, and Gerard. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Albert’s Roman Catholic Church in Riverside, West Stewartstown, NH, with The Reverend Craig Cheney as celebrant. A committal service will follow at the Canaan Village Cemetery. Those who would like to make a contribution in Philip’s memory may do so to the Canaan Alumni Scholarship Fund in care of Patricia Grover, Canaan Memorial High School, School St., Canaan, VT 05903. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Philip Fauteux

May 16, 1918 - May 1, 2010