André "Andy" Letourneau
EAST CHARLESTON – André Jean Letourneau, 90, of East Charleston, VT died Monday, November 27, 2023.  He was born on August 8, 1933 in Holland, VT son of the late Napoleon and Albertine (Ouimette) Letourneau.  Mr. Letourneau was a dairy farmer, and a maple syrup producer.  He is best known for his amazing work ethic.  Whether tending to his herd, haying his fields, restocking the sugar house with fire wood, tapping his trees, delivering loads of sawdust, or picking blueberries, he never had a dull moment.  If you happened to stop in while he was involved in any of these activities, you would be invited to join him and at this same time you would hear stories/recollections of his amazing life's journey.  The children and grand children all know  how to get up early, stack a pile of wood, tap a tree, gather bales of hay, feed calves, pick blueberries, and can syrup, thanks to his patience and careful instruction. Several family members (nieces/nephews) spent summer weeks on the farm where they learned to drive a tractor, milk cows, and tried to keep up with "Uncle Andy."  The dairy farm was subdivided and cows were sold many years ago, despite that, he never actually "retired".  He harvested the wood from the land, built a new house, and retained the sugarbush.  He shifted his focus to his maple syrup business, blueberry crop, block wood piles, and started to take an interest in bee keeping.  Andy kept busy, he enjoyed visiting/checking in on friends and neighbors, knew many farmers, and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dolores (Tetreault) Letourneau; his seven children: Lucille Letourneau (significant other: Gilles Morin) of Holland VT, Robert Letourneau (significant other: Carole Paré) of East Charleston VT, Lorraine McElwain (spouse: Stephen) of Scarborough ME, Louise Bouffard (spouse: Richard) of Newport Center, VT, Lorianne Daudelin (spouse: Luc) of Holland VT, Linda Letourneau of Colchester VT, and Lynne Letourneau (significant other: Armand St. Onge) of Derby VT.  Grandchildren include the following: Andre Choiniere, Julie Grant, Monique Hilderbrandt, Emily Letourneau, Chad Letourneau, Ethan McElwain, Erin Durgin, Brandon Bouffard, Soleil Bouffard, Jolee Bouffard, Joey Daudelin, and Lauren, Jacqueline, and Caroline Mead. In addition, he has ten great grandchildren.  He is survived by two brothers: Laurent Letourneau (spouse: Alicia), and Philip Letourneau (spouse: Barbara) and, sisters-in law: Delia Letourneau, Mary Jane Tetreault, Rose Labarron, Cindy Dionne and Kathy Tetreault.

He is predeceased by his parents (Albertine and Napoleon Letourneau), his sisters (Cecile Fortin, Simone Piette, Theresa Fortin), and brothers (Pierre, Leon, Joseph, Antoine, Paul, and Reginald).

Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass, to be held at St. Edward Catholic Church in Derby Line on Saturday, Dec 2nd, at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to St. Paul's Catholic School, 54 Eastern Ave, Barton, Vermont 05822. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.