Jeannine F. Lague passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021 at the age of 91 with her loving family by her side. Born in Holland, VT on June 18,1930 she was the oldest daughter of 12 children born to Rufus and Dorilda Patenaude. On October 24,1959 she married Bertrand Lague who predeceased her on July 27, 2011.

Jeannine started her career at Montgomery Ward in retail and had the opportunity to model their clothing in several fundraisers for the American Cancer Society. Jeannine and Bert then went on to purchase two Ben Franklin 5 & 10 stores in Derby Line and Island Pond. They ran both businesses for several years. Her deep Catholic faith then called her to work at the Michaud Manor for many years.

Jeannine was an active participant at St. Edward's Parish in Derby Line, VT where she participated in the choir. She also enjoyed many hobbies such as gardening, sewing, cooking, watching her children play sports and spending time with her grandchildren. Her family will always remember her as a loving and caring mom and memere.

She is survived by her children David Lague and wife Wendy, Quincy, MA, Helene Somerville and husband Mark, Hooksett, NH, Caroline Mosseau and husband Matthew, Bedford, NH, Norman Lague and wife Sonya, Rouses Point, NY, and Jacques Lague and wife Sherene, Huntersville, NC. Jeannine, most lovingly known as memere, is survived by 13 grandchildren including, Tyler and his wife Kaitlyn, Connor, Hunter and his wife Shannon, Griffin, Jonathan, Katherine, Geoffrey, Avery, Kayla, Peyton and Malerie. In addition, she is survived by her sisters Anita Lafleur, Rita Gobeil and Rose Lachance as well as a sister-in-law Andreanne St. Onge and brother-in-law Norbert Lague.

Jeannine was predeceased by her parents Dorilda & Rufus Patenaude, her husband Bertrand Lague, her brothers Joe, Leo, Raymond, Homer, Peter and Larry, sisters Marielle Morin and Cecile Wheeler and sister-in-law Suzanne Grandpre.

The family would especially like to thank the following staff at Mt. Carmel for their dedication, caring, and love ~ Hope, Carol, Nelly, Marina, Lucy, Veronica, Mashira, Patty, Jane, Mary, Beatrice, Diane and Nancy.  We will never forget how much you cared for our mother and the grace you bestowed upon her. God Bless you all and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Calling hours will be on Friday December 3 ^rd from 5-7 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home 4670 Hill Rd., Derby, VT. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday December 4 ^th @ 11:00 am at St. Edward Church in Derby-Line, VT. Burial will take place in the spring @ St. Edwards's cemetery in Derby Line VT.  All are welcome to join us at a reception to celebrate Jeannine's life to follow at The Eastside Restaurant, Newport, VT.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Jeannine's memory be made to Manchester VNA and Hospice, 1070 Holt Avenue #4, Manchester, NH 03109. The Manchester VNA provided exceptional hospice care at the end of Jeannine's life. 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.