DOLORES A. HARBEC

Dolores A. Harbec, 86, formerly of Orleans died peacefully on September 22, 2021 at Bel-Aire Center, Newport.

Dolores was born in Irasburg on October 17, 1934 to Albert and Donalda (Berlinguette) Lafleur.

She grew up on the family farm with several brothers and sisters.  There, she helped out on the farm and also attended school in Irasburg.  In 1954 she graduated from Sacred Heart High School, the first and only to do so in her family. On May 31, 1958, she married Andrew Harbec and together they started their life in Orleans.

Dolores was a hard worker.  She worked at Ethan Allen for a few years before starting a family.

As her family was growing, she stayed home to take care of her family she also took care of her nephews, mainly in the summers. Some days there were eight children running about the house.

There were many memories made, especially summer times spent at their camp in Glover having family BBQ's and vacations at Old Orchard Beach.

As her children grew older, she returned to Ethan Allen, where she worked for several years.  In 1988, upon retiring from EA, Dolores, Andrew and their youngest son Marcel moved to Bushnell, Florida. There they enjoyed the Florida sunshine and found many new hobbies. Riding a three-wheel bicycle, became a favorite for Dolores. While in Florida, Dolores and Andrew joined the Fraternal Order of the Moose, there they enjoyed many gatherings as well as contributing their time on charitable events.

After Dolores's husband of 32 years passed away in 1990, she moved back to Vermont.  She lived in Newport for a few years and worked at Bel-Aire. Her next-door neighbor was her sister Clarice.  They spent a lot of time together and enjoyed each other's company.

Dolores enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was known to set up a bingo game for them and take them fishing. There were many memories being made.

Some of Dolores's hobbies were reading and fishing, but we think she enjoyed fishing the best.

She even had a lucky fishing hat.  Her sons, Marcel and Mike took her fishing often, she was especially proud of a brown trout that she caught and had it mounted.

She was predeceased by her husband Andrew, her sisters Rose Vachon, Clarice Messier, brother-in-law Lucien, Her brothers, Michael Lafleur, sister-in-law Yvette, John Lafleur,

Andre Lafleur, brother-in-law Earl Vanier, Sister-in-law Murielle Harbec Breault, brother-in-law Douglas Breault, brother-in-law Waylon Smith and two nephews Leo and George Messier.

She is survived by her children, Pauline Vanasse and her husband Daniel of Barton, Maggie Harbec and her partner Anita of Gerlach, Nevada, Michael Harbec and his wife Melissa, of Irasburg, Marcel Harbec and his wife Tamara of Newport.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Vanasse Taplin and her husband Jeffrey, Jonathan Vanasse and his wife Jocelyn, Matthew Harbec and his wife Ashley, Mark Harbec and his wife Mandi.

She is also survived by her 8 great grandchildren, Lydia, Alexander, Benjamin, Gregory, Mylee, Adeline, Myles, and Myriam.

She is also survived by her brother Richard Lafleur of Orleans, her brother Maurice Lafleur of

Orleans, Her sister Gertrude Beauregard of Glover, Her sister in laws, Monique Haymon of Florida, Anita Lafleur of Newport, Rejeanne Leblond of Derby, several nieces and nephews

Dolores is also survived by her four special nephews that she holds dear to her heart Andrew, Dean, John and Alan Vanier they always knew how to make her laugh, and she cared deeply for them, they truly had a special bond.

Per the request of the family facial coverings are required.

Friends may call on Thursday, September 30 at the Curtis-Britch and Bouffard Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton from 6-8 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday October 1st at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans, with Father Curtis Miller officiating. Interment to follow at St. Theresa's Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.