Angela Mier, 91, of Burlington and Essex Junction, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at her home. She was born the daughter of Victoriano and Angela in La Cavada, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, where she lived until 1958, when she met and married the love of her life, Juan Mier, originally of Hardwick, Vt., and together they moved to the U.S. They initially lived in Burlington, then moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., followed by Nassau, Bahamas, and eventually settled again in Burlington on South Union Street, where they lived for 53 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2024. She is survived by children Juan III and wife Holly (LaFrance), and Angelo and wife Barbara (Warrender); and grandchildren Victoria Mier and Rebecca Mier.
She was a devoted mother and parishioner of Christ the King parish (RC) in Burlington and was always family focused. When the opportunity arose, she became a lunch lady at Adams School starting in 1974 until it closed in 1980, while also teaching Spanish to the kids on a volunteer basis there. She continued on as a lunch lady at Edmunds School until 1990, when her scleroderma made it too difficult to use her fingers for work.
In staying connected with her and her husband’s Spanish roots, the family spent several summers over the years in Spain, where her sons were able to form and maintain close relationships with their Spanish relatives and overall culture.
She earned her U.S. citizenship in 1983.
Beyond being a homemaker and raising her two sons, she extended her love to friends and family, acting as a trusted caregiver for their children and providing beloved afterschool care for her granddaughters.
She loved pedaling her three-speed bicycle all around Burlington and on the bike path; loved relaxing in the sun at North Beach or in the backyard; was an exceptional cook, using her Spanish influence in every dish; and was well known for her homemade French fries.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to Bayada Hospice. We are profoundly grateful to the Bayada team and the staff at Mansfield Place; their combined care allowed her to feel truly comfortable, supported and loved throughout her final year and a half.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11 a.m., at des Groseilliers Funeral Home, 97 Church St., Hardwick VT, followed by a burial at the Hardwick Main Street Cemetery.