Annette L. Pike's Obituary

May 18, 1929- May 9, 2025

Annette L. Boisvert (Menard) Pike, a resident of Newport, Vermont was born on May 18, 1929 in Kingsbury, Quebec, the first of nine daughters of Alcide and Regina (Champigny) Boisvert. She attended graded school there and the family moved to Lac Megantic when she was in the 6th grade. Then the family moved to Newport, Vermont and she attended Sacred Heart Graded and High School, graduating as valedictorian in 1947.

She worked as office manager at H.P. Hood & Sons for 4 years, then was married to Richard "Dick" Norbert Menard (deceased) and moved out of the area. Later returning, she worked at American Maple as secretary and payroll clerk. Then living in Hartford, CT, she was employed at the Connecticut Bank & Trust Company, working in the Trust department, handling phone contact with stockbrokers.

Returning to Vermont, Annette worked as credit manager at Montgomery Ward and later for Earl Liddell Insurance. She was then employed by Burkewitz Oil Company as general office manager for the next 14 years, followed by working for Alden Hay, and Rowell Brothers in Derby, VT as bookkeeper and general office manager.

For the next 25 years, Annette worked in Orleans Superior Court as deputy clerk, assuming all the duties of the court office procedures. She enjoyed her work with co-workers, working with judges and attorneys, as well as dealing with the public. She also served at Orleans County Treasurer for 13 years.

On June 1, 1974, Annette and Woodrow "Woodie" Pike were married, bringing another family to fulfill her life. They enjoyed boating on Lake Memphremagog,  traveling to distant countries and having backyard cookouts with their families and friends.

Annette enjoyed singing, playing piano, tending her flowers, feeding backyard birds, reading, doing crossword puzzles and most of all, visiting her family and friends, celebrating birthdays and feasts with her family. She was happy helping others and enjoyed making their lives more worthwhile. She was an active member of St. Mary's Parish and belonged to the Daughters of Isabella. She sang in the choir at St. Mary's for almost 80 years and received a special recognition from Pope Paul II  for her many years of service.

She is survived by her children, Patricia "Patty" Williams of Newport, VT, Nancy "Dinah" Menard of Houston, TX, Richard "Rick" Menard and his Wife Carmen of St. Johnsbury, VT and one grandson, James "J.D." Williams and his wife Summer of Miami, FL. Also surviving, are step-children Steven  (Linda) Pike of Swanton, VT, Andrew "Andy" Pike of Newport, VT and Sharon Pike of Ocala, Fl,), and one special former step son in law, Tim Ingalls of Newport, VT. Surviving step-grandchildren are Sean Donovan (Tanya), Randy Pike (Clare), Chris Pike (Priscilla), Rebekah Miura, (Reagan), step-great children Shelby, Jackson, Taylor, Simon, Madeline, Oliver, Maelle, Alistair, and Elliott Pike and Brayden Donovan as well as 3 step-great-great grandchildren, Oaklee, Oswin, and Cohen.

She is also survived by her sisters Noella Buschbaum, Alstead, NH, Angele Larson, St. Louis Park, MN, Alice Brown, Pittsburgh, PA, Susan Crossland, Hillsboro, NH, Jeanne Boisvert, Pittsburgh, PA, Gail Lontine (Rocky) Newport, VT, several step-nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband Woodrow Pike, her sisters Simone Felty and Anita Pizza, stepson William "Billy" Pike, in laws, Alexander & Avis Harper, Stewart & Lucie Anderson and Richard "Dick" and Elizabeth "Libby" Dudley, and brothers in law Jack Pizza, Charles Buschbaum, Dave Larson, Arthur Crossland, Philip Warren, Gordon Brown, and step-granddaughter, Kimberly, "Kimmy" Pike.

Calling Hours for Annette will be on Monday, May 19th from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT.

Funeral Service will be at St. Mary's Star of the Sea, 191Clermont Terrace, Newport VT at 1:00. Interment will follow the service at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Michaud Memorial Manor, 47 Herrick Road,  Derby Line, VT, 05830,where she received the best ever imaginable loving and tender care in her last season of life.  Online 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.