Carroll H. Duranleau

WASHINGTON - Carroll “Big D” H. Duranleau, 80, lifetime resident of Washington passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2015 in the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Washington on December 19, 1934 to the late Victor and Laura (Lajeunesse) Duranleau. Carroll graduated from Spaulding High School, after which he continued to work on the family farm. He slowly became involved in excavation and construction, which eventually evolved into Duranleau Construction Corp. and stayed involved in the business until his declining health.
Carroll is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Elizabeth (Demag) and his children, Laurie Duranleau of Tampa, FL, Sherry (Alan) Jones of Castle Hayne, NC, Carroll (Sheila) Duranleau of Washington, Gregory Duranleau of Washington, and Mary-Lyn Signoretti (Dan) of Toronto, Ontario.
He is also survived by his three sisters, Marcelle Moran, Rita and husband Richard Clinton, and Rejeanne Bishop; sisters-in-law, Avis Bluto, Roberta Frohock and husband Todd Buik, and Sue Bennett and partner J.D. Deforge; and brother-in-law Robert and wife Lori Frohock. He was the loving grandfather of Rebecca, Matthew, Andy, Hannah, Ryan, Emily, Deirdre, Aaron, Josh, June, Elizabeth and Marco and great-grandfather of Makenzi Ann.
Carroll was a member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Canadian Club of Barre, Montpelier Lodge of Elks, Mutuo, Inc. of Barre, and Mount Sinai Shriners. In the past, he had been the Captain of the Mount Sinai Patrol and Selectman for the Town of Washington.
Carroll had a zest for life and lived to his fullest ability up until his last admission to the hospital. He loved his family, hunting, and snowmobiling and by the grace of God, he was able to get in one last ride a few weeks ago with his sons, nephews, and friends. His unique sense of humor and wit was evident right up until the end of his passing and will be remembered by all that knew him.
His family will receive friends for calling hours on Tuesday, April 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hooker & Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, April 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica’s Catholic Church at 79 Summer Street in Barre. Internment will take place in the spring at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Washington at the convenience of his family.
The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge all the health care professionals who gave him such tremendous care over the last several years.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or Calef Memorial Library, New Addition Fund, P.O. Box 141, Washington, Vermont 05675 or Washington Fire Department, Fire Lane, Washington, VT 05675.
He will be dearly missed and forever in the hearts and memories of those who loved him.