Jeannette Rita Labrecque of Barton, VT passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 26, 2024, at the age of 90. Jeannette was born in Newport Center, VT on April 30, 1934, to Ignace and Rachel (Martel) Limoges. She attended Newport Center School and graduated in 1953 and worked at Woolworth's Store in Newport before she married.

On September 4, 1954, she married Henry Joseph Labrecque of Barton. They resided on the Labrecque family farm where they raised their seven children. In 1994 they retired from farming and sold the cows. They continued working side by side until the passing of Henry in 2012. Jeannette enjoyed raising her family, gardening, especially her flowers, playing cards, dancing and putting puzzles together. Her favorite Holiday was Christmas, anyone driving by the farm could always count on seeing many Christmas lights. For years Jeannette made wreaths which were sold   in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut. In the summertime, Jeannette could be seen driving the tractors in the hayfields. She was a member of The Daughters of Isabella and The Ladies Guild of Barton. She was also very active in St. Paul's Church functions.

She is survived by her six children, Jeannine LaCoss and companion Rodney Wood, Yvette (George) Grenier, Paul Labrecque and companion Tami Stone, Richard (Deana) Labrecque, Gisele (John) Miner, Monique Paquette and Allen Griffin (son in law). She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Daniel (Lindsey) LaCoss, Michelle (Mathew) Gilman, Renee LaCoss, Eric Grenier, Brent (Megan) Grenier, Amanda (Tim) Duffy, Michael Sanville, Cole (Heather) Labrecque, Lana Labrecque, Raegen (Andrew) Phillips, Chance (Cassandra) Griffin, Armand (Alaina) Paquette, Ronnie (Anastacia) Paquette, Jeremie Paquette (Erin Hall), 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. Her siblings Arthur (Claudette) Limoges, Therese (Raymond) Poutre, Lucille Peters, Pauline Howard, Gertrude (Edward) Darby, brother-in-law Maurice Meunier, sister-in-law Raymonde Limoges plus many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Henry Labrecque, daughter Georgette Griffin, son-in-law Michael Paquette, her parents Ignace and Rachel Limoges. Brothers: George, Real and Roland Limoges, sisters: Madeline Muguria, Armande Meunier, sister in laws: Martha and Yvette Limoges, brother in laws: Jon Peters, Gustino Muguria.  Paternal in laws Jeremie and Marie Anna Labrecque.

Calling hours will be held at the Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton on June 14, 2024, from 5 to 7pm. The funeral will be held on June 15, 2024, at St. Paul's Church in Barton at 11:00 with the burial following at Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, Care Of: Todd Wright, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT  05855 or St. Paul's Church Building Fund, 85 St. Paul Lane, Barton, VT  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.