Garrett, LeonaOBITUARY:  Leona A. Garrett

DATELINE:   North Hero, Vermont

 

Leona A. Garrett, age 86 years, a resident of the North Hero community for the past 40 years died unexpectedly but peacefully Friday August 12, 2011, in her North End Road residence.

 

Born in Gaspe, Quebec Canada on January 1, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Ruby Dell (Leggo) DeVouge. She attended schools in Canada and on October 20 1970, was married to Larry James Garrett who predeceased her on April 12, 2010.  She was associated for many years with the Holiday Harbor Motel and earlier with IBM.

 

Leona will be remembered as an extremely detailed and organized person.  She was a wonderful cook and was well known for her delicious apple pies.

 

She leaves a sister-in-law, Dorothy DeVouge of Truro, Nova Scotia as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents and husband, Leona was predeceased by four brothers, Cyril, Denzil, Herzil and Glenn DeVouge.

 

At Leona’s request there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Interment will be with her husband Larry in Jerusalem Cemetery North Hero.

 

Gifts in Leona’s memory may be made to the North Volunteer Hero Fire Department, Inc., P.O. Box 132, North Hero 05474 or to Grand Isle Rescue, 9 Hyde Road, Grand Isle 05458.

 

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