Robert Albert Languerand, 55, of Wolcott, Vt., left this mortal world unexpectedly on April 2, 2026. Born on January 28, 1971, to Andre and Cecile Languerand, he was the eldest of six children. He grew up surrounded by his large and loving French‑Canadian family, which included more than 50 first cousins and 27 aunts and uncles.
Robbie grew up with a quintessential Vermont childhood — working on his extended family’s farms, learning beside his dad in the shop, and tearing through the hills, forests and streams of Lamoille County with his siblings and cousins. Some of his happiest memories came from working on Andre Valcour’s farm, where he found not just chores but also a mentor. Andre was kind, steady and full of good humor, the sort of presence a boy naturally gravitates toward; Robbie considered him an uncle. He and Robbie’s dad were dear friends, along with Robbie’s Uncle John. Robbie adored all three of them deeply, and their influence shaped him in ways that stayed with him throughout his life.
Robert built his life around hard work. He spent more than three decades in construction, property management and equipment operation, including decades with Lamoille Construction. Most recently, he worked at Boulder Excavation. He was known as an exceptionally dedicated worker — someone who forged strong relationships, pushed through challenges, and met every task with grit and determination. That steadfast work ethic earned him deep respect both on and off the job.
Uncle Robert will be remembered for his steadfast charm, boundless energy and the loyal affection he showed to those he loved. He was quick with a compliment and always tried to bring joy to the people around him. If you invited him over for dinner or a visit, he often showed his appreciation with a bouquet of flowers. He believed deeply that life itself is a gift — something to be grateful for — and he lived every day with that sense of joy and fullness.
He is survived by his father, Andre, and his five siblings and their spouses: Dulcie (Arasch), Christine (Jason), Sabrina, Andre (Martha) and Michel. He will be forever missed by his six beloved nieces and nephews: Ciara, Iris, Cyrus, Vincent, Nora and Camille. His cousin and lifelong best friend, Michaelle Languerand, held an especially cherished place in his life. He loved Brody Boyea — the son of his late partner, Vicki Boyea — as if he were his own, and Brody remained deeply special to him. Robbie spent his final weekend with Brody, glowing as he told others about their adventure buying lumber for his deck.
Let us remember the power of a compliment, the power of kindness and the power of love. In Robbie’s memory, we hope you’ll take a moment to tell someone their hair looks nice — you’ll almost certainly get a blush or a smile. Surprise somebody with flowers. For those he loved, Robert made sure we knew it. For those he knew, he loved to talk, listen and share stories. He appreciated his journey here on Earth.
We think Robbie would have loved growing old — puttering around, sitting on the porch of the house he built, looking out over the land he’d worked so hard for. Of course, he’d still be scheming up some new project, driving around to buy steaks for dinner at Dad’s or hunting for free piles of junk to add to his ever‑growing collection of treasures. His life was a whirlwind of love, humor and hope.
Robbie, we hope your hair looks nice. We’ll do our best to carry on this sweet legacy. Rest easy, dear Robert. We know you and Mom will look after each other until we’re all together again. We are so proud of the man you were and grateful for the ways you helped each of us become better people.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Crosby Center in Morrisville, Vt.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 10, 2026, 11 a.m., at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Morrisville. Burial will immediately follow at St. Teresa’s Cemetery in Hyde Park, Vt.