Patricia F. Boudreau, 92, of South Burlington, Vt., passed away
peacefully on January 2, 2024, after a long and courageous battle
with Alzheimer’s. She was born on August 25, 1931, in Burlington,
Vt., to the late Eugene Fortune and Claire (Bradley) Fortune.
Patricia was a warm
and caring individual who touched the lives of many. She was a
dedicated mother and mother-in-law to her daughter Kathy Taylor and
her husband, Jason, of Milton, Vt.; her daughter Karen; and her
daughter Kelly and her partner, Vickie, all of Burlington, Vt. She
greatly loved her grandchildren, Jared Merchant, his wife, Heather,
and their two children, Ava and Aiden, of Milton, Vt., and Karly
Merchant of St. Albans, Vt. Patricia was preceded in death by her
beloved husband, Paul; their son, Kevin; and her brother, William
Fortune, and his wife, Janice, of Cape Canaveral, Fla.
Patricia attended
Edmunds and later graduated from Burlington High School. She went on
to have a fulfilling career as a teller at Chittenden Bank, where she
worked for many years.
Outside of her
professional life, Patricia had a passion for bowling. She also
devoted her time to volunteering at the St. Anthony’s resale shop and
the South Burlington Senior Center.
Patricia was a
faithful member of St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, where she
found solace and strength in her spiritual journey.
She will be deeply
missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made to a charity of your choice.
Please join us in
remembering Patricia and celebrating her life. Visiting hours will be
on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 4 to 6 p.m., at Ready Funeral Services,
261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. A service will be held on Wednesday,
January 10, 2024, 11 a.m., at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Annex in Burlington.
Arrangements are in
care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To send online
condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com.
This article appears in Dec 27, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024.