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FUNERAL HELD: Betty Lane Schmidt DATELINE: Swanton, Vermont The Liturgy of Christian Burial was
celebrated Saturday January 7, 2012, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Thomas D. Nadeau was the celebrant
and homilist. Edward Daniel and Eugene LaBombard
served as Ministers of the Altar. Music was provided by soloist, Jeanne Begnoche accompanied by organist, Michael Olmstead. The
Crucifix was placed by Betty's daughter, Jennifer Bombardier. The first reading
from the Old Testament was proclaimed by son, John Schmidt and the second
reading from the New Testament by son, James Schmidt. The Offertory Gifts
were presented by grandchildren, Jonelle, Joseph,
Anthony and Connor Fazzolari. Among the delegations
in attendance were representatives from the, Vermont Department of
Corrections, Franklin Town Offices, Northwestern Medical Center, Missisquoi Valley Union High School including the school
board, Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and First Response, The Clark
Connection, Franklin Homestead and Carriage House, Franklin County Home Health
Agency, Boucher Fertilizer, M&T Sand and Gravel, Swanton Chamber of
Commerce and the parish community of Saint Mary's in Franklin. Immediately
following the liturgy a reception was held for family and friends in the
Nativity Parish Center hosted by Mrs. Joyce Bombardier and the Ladies of
Saint Anne. The Rite of Committal and Interment will take place later in
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