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FUNERAL HELD: Antonia Berthiaume DATELINE: Swanton, Vermont A concelebrated Liturgy of Christian Burial
was celebrated Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pastor, Father Thomas D. Nadeau was
the principal celebrant and homilist. Other concelebrating priests were
Father Marcel R. Rainville, SSE and Father Brian J.
Cummings from the Office of Campus Ministry at Saint Michael's College.
Assisting as Deacon was The Reverend Mr. Gabriel Liegey.
Eugene LaBombard and Cleo Yandow
served as Ministers of the Altar. Music was provided by soloist, Jeanne Begnoche accompanied by organist, Michael Olmstead. A
large guard of honor was formed by members of the Nativity Ladies of Saint
Anne. The White Funeral Pall was draped over Toni's
casket by her sisters, Raymonde Choiniere,
Gemma Boucher, Colette Perrault and Joyce Bombardier. The Crucifix was then
placed by her husband Francis Berthiaume and daughter, Diane Machia.
Special Words of Remembrance were shared by Toni's son, Richard
"Bert" Berthiaume. Readings from
scripture were proclaimed by granddaughters, Alyssa Berthiaume
and Jessica Berthiaume Brill. The Prayers of the
Faithfull were offered by granddaughter, Mikaela Berthiaume, granddaughters, Nicole, Samantha, Ava & Olyvia Burnell presented The Offertory Gifts. Among the many large delegations in
attendance were representatives from the Board of Directors, members and
staff of the Saint Albans Cooperative Creamery, Franklin County Industrial
Development Corporation, faculty, students and staff of Bellows Free Academy
- Saint Albans which included the Athletic Department and girls varsity
soccer, basketball and softball teams, Northwest Technical Center, Northwest
Supervisory Union Office of the Superintendant of Schools, Missisquoi Valley Union High School, Mary S. Babcock and
Swanton Central Schools, Highgate School District,
Peoples Trust, Champlain Country Club, Handy Chevrolet and Cadillac, Boucher
Fertilizer, Swanton Village and Town Offices, Swanton Chamber of Commerce,
Swanton Village Police Department, Swanton Village Fire Department, Swanton Rexall, Highgate Town Offices,
Marcel Loiselle Construction, Neal Speer
Construction, Northwestern Medical Center, Franklin County Rehab Center,
Saint Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Franklin County Home
Health Agency, Swanton Village Green Apartments, My-T-Fine Restaurant,
Jacob's Restaurant, Swanton Lumber Company, Dexter Products, Roy Insurance,
Chevalier Insurance, Ray's Extrusion Die Service, Swanton Historical Society,
Joe Rainville & Sons, Mother Hubbard's Bakery,
GTM Electric, Bourdeau Brothers, Gerard Tremblay
Electric, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Franklin County Senior Center,
Energizer Battery, Choquette Plumbing and Heating, Bellrose Plumbing and Heating, A.N. Derringer, Kevin
Smith's Sports Connection, Chevalier Drilling, Memorial United Methodist Church,
Sticks & Stuff, Cargill, M&T Sand and Gravel, Grand Avenue
Enterprise, Bev's Shear Expectations Green Mountain Forest Products, The Paquin Group, Saint Albans YC, DFA, DMS and Dairylea, Hickok and Boardman, Biwer
and Associates, Dopkins and Company, AmCare Ambulance Vermont Softball Coaches Association and
the parish community of Nativity / Saint Louis. The Rite of Committal and Interment followed
at the Berthiaume family lot in Saint Mary's
Cemetery with Father Nadeau reading the committal prayers. The bearers were, Alex Burnell, Erik Berthiaume, Jameson Berthiaume,
Jason Brill, Aaron Ciullo and Chad Boudreau. Following The Prayers of Committal a
reception was held in the Nativity Parish Center hosted by Mrs. Theresa Begnoche and the Ladies of Saint Anne. Private on line condolences may be directed
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