Obituary for Betty Jean Garceau
Betty Jean Garceau, beloved wife, mother and Nana passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 with her family by her side.
Born in St. Albans, VT on March 23, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marjorie (Ploof) Richards. Betty was 78-years-old.
On August 19, 1961 she married Rene (Chiecoq) Garceau who preceded her on April 10, 2022. She was a long-time resident of Fairfield who belonged to St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish. Betty was also a member of the “Rubies in the Rough” Red Hat Society.
Betty attended St. Mary’s High School in St. Albans, VT. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when you needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community. Betty worked at Peoples Trust Company for over 30 years following in her parents’ footsteps cleaning and maintaining the facilities before she retired in 2003.
Survivors include her canine companion Sugar, daughter Renee Andrews of East Fairfield, sons Russell (Suzette) Garceau of Bulverde, TX, Steven (Kara) Garceau of Fairfield, Shane (Jen) Garceau of Fairfield, and Derrick (Keeli) Garceau of St. Albans. Her cherished grandchildren, Samantha, Whitney, Jordan (Amanda), Chelsea, Garrett, Ashley (Andrew), Lauren-Kate “Bibit”, Jade, Jyllian, Myah, Vivien, Victoria, and Vera. Her twelve great grandchildren, Anthony, Brayden, Landon, Bailey, Lily, Jordan, Rylee, Gabe, Roslyn, Ellie, Dylan, and Farrah.
Betty is also survived by her sisters, Nancy O’Leary, Sally (Don) Myers; sisters-in-law Judy Richard, Lou Ann Reed, brothers-in-law Roland Garceau, Greg (Julie) Garceau, along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by her brother Robert Richard, sisters-in-law Pauline and husband Ralph Austin, Judy Garceau, brothers-in-law Frank O’Leary, Henry and wife Marlene Garceau, Roger Reed, and son-in-law Mike Andrews.
Family was the focus of her life. She enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved attending their events. She was the happiest when all her family was around, especially during the Christmas season. When she wasn’t with family you could find her deep in the soils of her flower gardens or resting watching her birds. She also enjoyed her visits and conversations with her lifelong best friend Candy Bilodeau.
Special thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at the UVM Medical Center and Northwestern Medical Center ICU who cared for her.
At her request there will be no services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating to the project fund of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fairfield, VT. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.
Born in St. Albans, VT on March 23, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marjorie (Ploof) Richards. Betty was 78-years-old.
On August 19, 1961 she married Rene (Chiecoq) Garceau who preceded her on April 10, 2022. She was a long-time resident of Fairfield who belonged to St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish. Betty was also a member of the “Rubies in the Rough” Red Hat Society.
Betty attended St. Mary’s High School in St. Albans, VT. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when you needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community. Betty worked at Peoples Trust Company for over 30 years following in her parents’ footsteps cleaning and maintaining the facilities before she retired in 2003.
Survivors include her canine companion Sugar, daughter Renee Andrews of East Fairfield, sons Russell (Suzette) Garceau of Bulverde, TX, Steven (Kara) Garceau of Fairfield, Shane (Jen) Garceau of Fairfield, and Derrick (Keeli) Garceau of St. Albans. Her cherished grandchildren, Samantha, Whitney, Jordan (Amanda), Chelsea, Garrett, Ashley (Andrew), Lauren-Kate “Bibit”, Jade, Jyllian, Myah, Vivien, Victoria, and Vera. Her twelve great grandchildren, Anthony, Brayden, Landon, Bailey, Lily, Jordan, Rylee, Gabe, Roslyn, Ellie, Dylan, and Farrah.
Betty is also survived by her sisters, Nancy O’Leary, Sally (Don) Myers; sisters-in-law Judy Richard, Lou Ann Reed, brothers-in-law Roland Garceau, Greg (Julie) Garceau, along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by her brother Robert Richard, sisters-in-law Pauline and husband Ralph Austin, Judy Garceau, brothers-in-law Frank O’Leary, Henry and wife Marlene Garceau, Roger Reed, and son-in-law Mike Andrews.
Family was the focus of her life. She enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved attending their events. She was the happiest when all her family was around, especially during the Christmas season. When she wasn’t with family you could find her deep in the soils of her flower gardens or resting watching her birds. She also enjoyed her visits and conversations with her lifelong best friend Candy Bilodeau.
Special thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at the UVM Medical Center and Northwestern Medical Center ICU who cared for her.
At her request there will be no services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating to the project fund of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fairfield, VT. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.