Published August 20, 2015 at 4:00 a.m. | Updated August 24, 2015 at 11:08 a.m.
Marguerite Tipson, 86, of Winooski, Vermont went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 16, 2015 after a short illness. Marguerite was born in Georgia, Vermont; the daughter of Leona and Aime Duval. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Mark & Leslie LaRiviere of St. Albans, Susan & Douglas Santerre of Milton, Peggy Ann Billings of Phoenix, AZ, Paul LaRiviere of Winooski and daughter-in-law Mary LaRiviere of Burlington: her step-children Sally Tipson, Bob Tipson and Wayne (Michelle) Tipson and their children.
Marguerite is also survived by her grandchildren; Jessica (Greg) Jones, James Billings III, Tyler (Nicole) Santerre, Travis Billings and Logan LaRiviere: great- grandchildren Kylie Billings, Ty Billings, Adley Joy Santerre and Samuel Jones along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.
She is preceded in death by her first husband Aldege (Joe) LaRiviere, her husband Harold "Tip" Tipson, her parents, her son David LaRiviere, her stepson "Skip" Tipson, her sister Marie (George) Beaulieu, her brothers Omer, "Spike", Larry, Conrad and Armand Duval.
As per Marguerite's wishes, there will be no calling hours and burial will be private. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Eugene Moore and Bayada Hospice Care. Arrangements are under the care and direction of LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be left for the family at lavignefuneralhome.com.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."