Lionel L. Carbonneau, 99, of Derby, VT passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, in Bennington, VT. He was born July 30, 1924, in Newport, VT to the late Francis and Beatrice (Carter) Carbonneau. On June 29, 1944, he married Elaine McKenzie who predeceased him on January 12, 1999. He passed away just one day prior to the 25th anniversary of her death.

"Cabby", as he was known by many in the area, spent his whole life in Newport and Derby Vermont. He began his working life at H.P Hood Creamery. Later he followed in his father's footsteps and became a Carman (inspecting and repairing rail cars) for the Canadian Pacific Railroad in Newport.  He also enjoyed a stint as the janitor at the West School.  And for many years he was the proud owner and operator of Cabby's Rug Cleaning, He was a parishioner at St Edward Catholic Church in Derby, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council #2285.

Cabby was very creative musically, playing the Concertina Accordion and Harmonica, often at the same time. At other times he would wish family and friends a happy birthday by singing to them over the phone. All his adult life he was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. As a child through adulthood, he enjoyed spending time with his dogs, whether at home as pets, or out with him hunting rabbits. He was also a jack of all  trades, but especially loved making small furniture for his family and friends.

In his later years whenever he went to town on errands, he enjoyed chatting with folks at each stop, and they were always happy to see him.

In the last phase of his life, he appreciated the kindness and concern extended to him by Lucy at North Country Primary Care, Kimberly of Northeast Kingdom Council of Aging and Lori from Northeast Kingdom  Homecare. And he and his family were very thankful for all the attention and care provided by his nephew Lester Carbonneau and neighbors Dave and Lori Farina.

Lionel is survived by his children, Lionel D. Carbonneau and his wife Carolyn of Rutland, MA, Leonard Carbonneau of St. Johnsbury, VT, James Carbonneau and his wife Karen of The Villages, FL and Geraldine Lefebvre and her husband Ivan of West Chesterfield, NH. He is also survived by his grandchildren Lawrence, Marc, Jeffrey, Frank, Theresa, Micah, Brian, Erik and Jon Carbonneau, Alison Breen, Jennifer Young, Jeremy, Jared and Joshua Lefebvre and more than 20 great grandchildren. He is also survived  by  his brother David Carbonneau and his wife Lois of Derby, VT, as well as many nieces and nephews,

He was predeceased by his siblings Francis Donald Carbonneau, Cecilia Probstein, Lorraine Patenaude, Robert, Harry and Winston Carbonneau, Evelina Favreau and Helen Gehring.

A graveside service will be held in the late Spring at Derby Center Cemetery. 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.