Israel B. Sanville, 79, of Coventry, VT passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022 with family members by his side. He was born on May 24, 1943 in Newport Center, VT to the late Cyril and Florence (Chaput) Sanville. On October 7, 1961 he married Denise Chenier who survives him.

Israel enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing, family gatherings and spending time with his grand and great grandchildren.

Israel is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Denise Sanville (Chenier), his son Israel Sanville Jr of Coventry, VT, his daughter Joanne and husband Mark Jacobs of Derby Line, VT and daughter Deborah Hansen and fiancé Rejean Brochu of Derby Line, VT. His granddaughter Melissa Jacobs and significant other Dustin Horne, grandson Jeffrey Hansen and fiancé Jamie Baron, his great grandchildren Alina, Daphane and Kaisen Horne and Riley Hansen, siblings Charles Sanville and his wife Anna of Newport Center, VT, Lorraine Sanville of Derby, VT and Ernest Sanville Sr and wife Thelma of Colchester, VT. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and by family friend Mickey Hansen of Derby, VT.

He was predeceased by his parents Cyril and Florence Sanville, and brothers Homer, Henry (Bud), Andrew (Babe) and Robert Sanville.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday October 8, 2022 at St. Mary's Star of the sea Catholic Church in Newport. If friends desire memorial contributions in Israel's name may be made to Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855. 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.