Vivian Constance "Connie" Desrochers of Newport Center Vermont passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family on September 17, 2023.

Connie was born in Newport Vermont on March 7, 1933 to the late George and Georgiana (Brien) Morin.  On August 23, 1958 Connie married Claude Desrochers.

Claude and Connie were familiar faces on the Lake Road.  Their home was always open to everyone and anyone that stopped by, day or night.  And you seldom left their home without something to eat that Connie prepared and of course brought to you at the table while you sat and chatted!!  Her most popular meal that many in the area had the privilege of enjoying was her breakfast – and she always knew everyone's favorite.

Connie's whole purpose and her greatest joy was her family – her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren who affectionately called her Memere/Old Memere.  The moments that brought her most joy was a holiday gathering surrounded by her family.  Connie's greatest accomplishment, according to her, was that her grandchildren never saw a day care.  The only day care they went to was Memere's house.  She even played a significant role in raising numerous grand dogs.  In her younger years she enjoyed going to Florida for a week to see her sister and brother-in-law, playing bingo and going to Vegas.  She is survived by her children, Denise Daigle and her husband, Jim, Dennis Desrochers and his partner Mary Blake, DeAnn Meunier – her grandchildren:  James Desrochers and Sam, Nicholas Daigle and Kealey, Benjamin Meunier and Jessica, David Desrochers and Amber, Katelyn Meunier and Justin  - her great grandchildren:  Brody Daigle, Nora and Robert Meunier, Emmett, Oliver and Aiden Desrochers, Waylon and Lacey Shattuck, Penelope Longe.  Her Sister Lillian Wheeler Brother in laws Richard and Real Desrochers Sister in law Rita LeBlanc.  She was predeceased by her husband Claude, son in law Robert Meunier siblings, Jay Bennett, Homer and Ernest Morin sister in law Claudette Chaput brother in law Roland Desrochers mother and father in law Oscar and Yvonne Desrochers.

Connie was one of the most unselfish, kind, caring, forgiving women on this planet and she will be remembered and missed for years to come.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:00AM at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Club of Newport for the Warm the Children Program, PO Box 166 Newport, VT 05855. 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.