Antoinette “Toni” (Brouillette) Clements, 97, a longtime resident of Charlotte, Vt., passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Toni was born on August 23, 1927, in Richford, Vt., to Leopold and Helena (Juaire) Brouillette. She graduated from Richford High School in 1945 and from the Connecticut Institute of Hairdressing in 1947.
After meeting at Blodgett’s, Toni married Ernest “Clark” Clements on May 27, 1950, at Christ the King Parish in Burlington, Vt. They resided in Burlington for a short time and then moved to North Ferrisburgh, Vt. In 1955, they moved to Charlotte, where she lived until 2023. She then relocated to Green Mountain Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colchester, where she received exceptional care in the Champlain West unit.
She was a licensed ham radio operator, a hobby she enjoyed with her husband, Clark. Toni primarily was a homemaker and worked in various retail positions over the years. She was a compassionate caretaker, offering support and care to friends, neighbors and family during times of need.
After moving to Charlotte, Toni became a devoted member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Parish. She enjoyed singing in the choir, teaching catechism, and giving her time generously to church events and service projects. Her faith and the OLMC community were a very important part of her life.
Toni is survived by her daughter, Patty, of Florida; her son, David, and his wife, Laura, of North Ferrisburgh; her grandson, Brendan, of Charlotte; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Clark; her parents; and four brothers, one sister and their spouses.
The family is comforted by our memories of Toni in earlier times, her not mincing words and sometimes sarcastic humor, devotion to family and friends, and her seemingly unlimited energy.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2914 Spear St., Charlotte, VT 05445. Toni will be laid to rest on Monday, July 28, 11 a.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, 455 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401
If you would like to make a gift in Toni’s memory, please consider Our Lady of Mount Carmel or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Gifford Funeral Home in Richmond, Vt.
This article appears in May 28 – Jun 3, 2025.