Annette L. Wright, of Derby, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 with loved ones by her side December 31, 2021.  Born February 9, 1925, in East Enosburg to the late Ernest and Mary Valentine Tessier, she was the oldest of three children.

After farming various lands in Franklin County, the Tessiers moved to Holland to continue their love for farming. At the age of 15 Annette met the love of her life, Ulric "Bob" Wright while attending a kitchen junket in Derby. Although not yet married, she remained loyal to Bob when his Army unit deployed to the Pacific during World War II. Upon his return, the couple married on November 3, 1945, in Newport. They soon began farming. Their love produced nine children.

Annette was a dying breed of old-time Vermonter. A child of the Great Depression, she grew up in a time when some people still used horse and buggies to get around.  And many people, like her family, proudly worked the land, and little went to waste. She loved talking about the old days, and she loved people in general.

In addition to farming, Annette enjoyed camping at various locations and ended her camping at her seasonal site at Will-o-wood Campground, playing cards and bingo, dancing to George Strait, baking her famous bread and fried dough, and snowmobiling which she did well into her 70's. Although Annette became widowed after 44 years of marriage, she remained faithful and kept the strength to carry her family on. Her love for family extended far beyond blood as she was a foster parent for over 30 years. Annette was even awarded Foster Parent of the Year in 1994. Caring for others meant the world to her and she could always see the good in everybody.  Fondly known as "Gram" to all she met, her most joyous times were spent with her loving family and friends.

As a woman of faith she lived day by day with God close to her heart. A devout catholic, Annette attended St Edwards Catholic Church in Derby Line as well as the other local Catholic diocese.  She was a member of the St Edwards Alter Society as well as a longtime member of the VFW Auxiliary (1975-2021), and Community National Bank's Community Circle (2000-2021).

Annette was proud of the life she lived, but she was most proud of her children and generations of grandchildren. She was particularly proud that she and Bob instilled a strong work ethic in their children, and they raised them up to be good members of the community.

Survived by children - Ernest and Donna Wright, Walter and Carol Wright, Ronald Wright, Joyce and Fred Oescheger, Steve Wright and Sue Moore, Roy and Susan Wright, Faye and Bobby Morin. Grandchildren - Benjie, Chad and Michaela, Todd and Hilarie, Matt and Cassy, Chris and Kim, Scott and Heather, Shawn and Tara, Jeremy and Kim, Jane, Justin, Johanna and Kevin, Angel and Dave, Amanda and Jason, Darrick and Brooke, Namu and Claire, Toma and Lynn, Gwyn and Eric, Ashley and Mitch, Heather and Dan, Devan and Diane, Damen and Jen, Taylor and Lea, Colby and Fawnda, Tiffany and Tyler, Ashley, Shelby and Jared. Great Grandchildren - Paris and Camry, Addison and Chase, Alyssa, Aliza, and Austin, Courtney and Drew, David and family, Anthony, Kaitlin and family, Brady, Drayden, Damon and Aurora, Keiara and Colton, Zachary and Destiny, Justice, Chelsea and Carl, Shelly and Chris and family, Seiara and family, Travon and Tristin, Tatum and Willow, David, Emily, CJ, Paige, Jaxen and Josie, Addison, Bentley, Mason and Cooper, Cadence, Brody, Myles and Jaxon, Greyson and Hallie, Hazel and Clyde.

Predeceased by husband Bob, daughter Linda, son Ulric Jr. and wife Mary Ellen Wright, brother George Tessier, sister Simone Faust, mother Mary and father Ernest Tessier, and grandson Jason Wright.

A special thank you to her caregivers - god daughter Teresa Guillette, family friend Cecile Olden, and family friend Claudia Coulombe Letourneau. The family also thanks the doctors and nurses at North Country Hospital and Belaire Nursing Home.

Please make donations to the Mary E Wright Halo Foundation, (add address) and the St. Mary Catholic Church in memory of Annette.

In keeping with Gram's wishes, a mass will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Monday, January 10 ^th , 2022 at 11:00 A.M.  As well as calling hours Sunday, January 9 ^th , 2022 from 4-7 P.M. at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport  and following the mass Monday  a meal will be held at the Vermont Pie and Pasta to celebrate Annette's beautiful  life.

On-Line Condolences at curtisbritch.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.