Fernand Lanoue (Fern), 78, of Newport Center, VT passed away on Friday, July 28th at his home. He is survived by his wife Diane, sons Ethan Lanoue and Todd Willey and wife Diane, daughter Lisa Vrotacoe and husband Jim, grandchildren Alyssa Steves and husband Nate, Dakota Vrotacoe and Fiancée Kaylee, and Dylan Willey and girlfriend Caylin, his brothers Real and Alain, niece Monique and nephew Bernie. He is the son of the late Rene and Alice St. Onge, and is predeceased by niece, Henrietta and nephew, Patrick.

Fern spent over 40 years dairy farming at his 3rd generation family farm, and 22 years driving bus for the North Country school system. He was most proud of his family and his part in the formation of the Country Riders Snowmobile Club. Fern really enjoyed socializing with others, especially getting to know students at the school.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 5th 2023 at 11am at St. Mary's Church in Newport, VT with burial directly following at St. Mary's Cemetery. At Fern's request, there will be no calling hours. 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.