Patricia Mary Bussiere

Lovingly known as Pat or Patty, 77 passed away on May 25 ^th surrounded by her family and extended family at Berlin Health & Rehab.   A special acknowledgement of gratitude to the Nurses, Staff members & residence at BHR for all the love and support given to Pat during her 4-year stay.  She was very happy in her final years and died peacefully surrounded by love.  For that her family is forever grateful.

Pat was born in Barre, VT on May 22 ^nd , 1945, to Wilfred J. Hebert & Florence M Rollins of Williamstown where she graduated from Williamstown High School in 1963.  After graduation she married her high school sweetheart Samuel R. Bussiere in 1964.   Together they raised 3 children and resided in Lower Graniteville until Sam’s death.  Later she remarried Andy Monti of Barre, the two resided in Williamstown until their health declined. The pair then spent their final years in Berlin Health & Rehab.

She was employed at Sprague Electric & Vermont Department of Education. Her favorite things in life were camping at Groton State Park, finding blue tops in Wells Beach Maine, Playing Hollywood bridge, bingo, dancing, and her teddy bear collection. Pat loved making crafts as she was always known to have a glue gun in her hand.  She was especially known for her homemade fudge and holiday gathering with her family.

She is survived by her son Todd Bussiere, Judy & their two daughters Shannon and Sammi Jo Bussiere.  A son Troy and his wife Rosalene Bussiere and step grandchildren Melinda & Branden Benoit.  Two grandsons Justin & Nathan Drollette. A niece Rebecca and her husband Donnie, their two children Courtney & Dustin Smedy.  Two nephews Michael & Kevin Hebert. One niece Michelle Hebert.

Predeceased family members: Both her parents, both her late husband’s, her daughter Tammy Drollette, her brothers Michael & Aime Hebert, a sister Bernadette M. (LaLa) Hebert.

A grave side service will be held on June 25 ^th at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Cemetery in Barre Town at 11:00.  At that time, we will also be doing memoriam for her daughter Tammy Jo Bussiere whom will be buried with her during the service ceremony.

A celebration of life reception will follow at the Barre Town Recreational Picnic area.  Where fellowship and a barbeque will be offered to all Pat’s guests. A potluck or side dish is welcome.

Any cards of acknowledgments should be mailed to Pat Bussiere c/o Troy Bussiere 1176 US RT 302 E. Barre, VT 05649