Sylvia Lacross

BARRE – Sylvia Lacross, 82, formerly of Cheney Road, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born May 14, 1937 in Barre, she was the daughter of Avenire and Lilly Fracassi.  She attended local schools and worked in her father’s restaurant for many years.  Sylvia was also the cafeteria supervisor at Spaulding High School and the kitchen supervisor at Washington Apartments.

Sylvia loved animals and especially her Doberman dog named Sweetie.  She nurtured many animals on her farm in South Barre – Sylvia was a loving and gentle soul who always took in hurt and injured animals, an insightful rehabilitator, she aided animals in their recovery.   Not only will animals in need miss her, but so will her neighbors.

Survivors include her long-time partner, Bob Richardson and his daughter, Angela Richardson; her sister Laura Biggs of Williamstown, VT; her niece Leslie Capitano of Myrtle Beach, SC; as well as her nephews Douglas Gingras of Averill, VT; Brian Gingras of Barre, VT; and Paul Biggs of Georgia, VT.

A graveside service to honor and celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held in the Hope Cemetery in Barre at a later date.