Constance
“Connie” Perrotte, 93, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025,
in Lakewood, Colo. She was born in Winooski, Vt., on December 8,
1931, the daughter of Harvey and Flora Jarvis, and was next to the
youngest of nine siblings. She graduated from Winooski High School in
1950 and began work as a legal secretary before starting her true
vocation as a devoted wife and mother, married to her husband,
Durward “Dude” Perrotte, for 50 years. Connie’s surviving
family includes her brother and childhood best friend, Gerald Jarvis
of Canyon Lake, Texas; her beloved six children, Kevin and wife Laura
(Colorado), Bruce and wife Barbara (Vermont), Debra and husband Lee
(Vermont), Brenda and husband Alan (Vermont), Lori (Nevada), and
Jodie and husband Chad (Vermont); as well as her precious 25
grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. She was called “Mom” by more people
than can be counted, and this world is a better place because of her
having been in it.
In
many ways, Connie was known as a talented, committed, hardworking
mom, multi-business owner and employee. She loved to dance, and
wherever a piano was to be found, she was there tickling the ivories
with old favorites from her youth.
Above
all, Connie was known for her huge open heart that unconditionally
reached out to anyone in need with loving generosity and personal
concern. She always had a beautiful smile and a hearty laugh, with
arms wide open. With a compassion for the underdog and the
downtrodden, she would literally give the shirt off her back without
regard to her own consideration. Connie loved to love and be loved,
especially her faith in God, her family and virtually everyone she
met, and she had a special childlike affection for little animals.
God
bless you, “Mom.” You are so loved and appreciated. Rest in peace
and enjoy your newfound happiness with the Lord, Dad and all your
loved ones who’ve been waiting for you. We’ll see you soon!
A
funeral mass and burial will take place on Thursday, September 25,
2025, 10 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski, Vt.
This article appears in Aug 13-19, 2025.