Maxine A. Messier, L'esperance 81, of Barton, Vermont passed away on June 15th, 2026 at her home in Barton.  She was born on October 24, 1944 in St. Lambert, P. Quebec to Maxime and Nina L'esperance.  On July 23, 1966 she married George Messier who predeceasd her on August 11, 2021.

Maxine worked the family farm alongside her husband George in Brownington, was a loving mother, homemaker, cleaned cottages and other various jobs.

She enjoyed her flowers, watching birds especially the Cardinals, game shows and reading. She always looked forward to her visits with close family, friends and neighbors, especially Linnie, Anna and whom they thought of as their son -Joe.

She is survived by her daughters: Adele Messier-Keefe and her husband Michael of Roxbury, VT and Kim Messier. She is also survived by her twin brother Michael L'esperance, sisters: Danielle-Ann Rehrig, Maureen Desmarais and her husband Roger.  She was predeceased by her brother John L'esperance, by her special sister-in-laws, Claire Broe and Larry, Lucy Young, Marlene Messier and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother-inlaws Leopold Messier and Larry Young.  Special thanks to everyone at the VNA and Orleans Ambulance Team.

Funeral services will be held at  6:00 P.M. on Thursday June 25, 2026 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT. At the family request please omit flowers.  Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Frontier Animal Society. 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.