Margaret Ann Gilman, 70, of Derby, Vermont passed away on August 1, 2023 surrounded by her family in Newport, VT.  She was born on September 23, 1952 to George and Muriel LeClair in Richford, VT.

Margaret (Maggie) was a loving mother, daughter, and grandmother.  She is survived by her son Anthony Gilman, her daughter Maurissa Pion and her husband Brian, her son Philip Gilman, Jr and his wife Jennifer, by her grandchildren: Mychal Bunnell, Ruby Bunnell, Clayton Gilman, Kelly Hastings, Jazmyn Hastings, Jacob Hastings, by her sisters: Helen Haile and family, Terri Fortin and family, and Donna Prue and family, by her brother Douglas LeClair and family, by her BBFL Cynthia Tardiff and her husband Timothy and family and by her beloved dog Pixie.

Maggie was a devoted Mother, daughter, and grandmother.  She loved working in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren.  She loved to listen to music and dance, especially to Pink, Michael Jackson, Kid Rock, Elvis, Charlie Puth and John Couger.

In her early days she owned and operated her own children's clothing store with all handmade clothing called Maggie's Fashions.  She then went on to work for Early Headstart and Headstart working with many families.  She then became a victim's advocate for Umbrella and she was also a foster home provider for many kids.  She loved helping people.

She graduated from Franklin High School in June of 1970 and in 1999 graduated from college with an Associates Degree.  She loved to travel and experience new things and her family was her number one priority as she dedicated her life to her kids and grandkids.

She is predeceased by her brothers: Richard Charles, Larry Gene, Frederick Allen and George William Jr, LeClair. She is also predeceased by her parents Muriel and George LeClair.

In her final days surrounded by her family and friends she kept saying "Today is the worst day of my life but also the best day of my life".  Through laughter and tears her final days were exactly as she wanted with her kids and family back together again.

Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Friday August 11, 2023 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport followed by a graveside service at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport with Rev. Roger Charbonneau officiating.  Following the graveside service a celebration of her life will be at her daughter's home, 1504 Lake Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the family in care of Maurissa Pion, 1504 Lake Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.  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.