Louisa Leonard Frechette

Louisa L. Frechette, 92, of Brattleboro, VT died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born in West Dummerston, VT on November 29, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Phillips) Leonard.

Louisa was a lifelong Brattleboro resident. She was educated in the Brattleboro school system, graduating from Brattleboro High School, Class of 1942. She was employed as a floor manager at Holstein Friesian Association for over 34 years until her retirement. Louisa enjoyed square dancing, making wedding cakes for family and friends, playing bingo and cards and watching Lawrence Welk on Saturday nights. She loved spending time at Lake Seymour at the family cottage. She was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching the Red Sox, Patriots and NASCAR's #48 Jimmy Johnson. She was a charter member of VFW Post 1034 Ladies Auxiliary and the Brattleboro Emblem Club #517.

She is predeceased by her husband, Paul Frechette in 2002; a brother, John Leonard and two sisters, her twin, Luella Frechette and Lilla Adam.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas Frechette and his wife Tracy of Westminster, VT and Randy Frechette of Brattleboro; a daughter, Brenda Emery and her husband Douglas of Vernon, VT; eight grandchildren, Chad, Mary, Melissa, Morgan, Brian, Matthew, Cathy and Chris; 10 ½ great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no calling hours. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 12PM to 4PM at Brattleboro Elks Lodge, 75 Putney Rd (PO Box 8051), Brattleboro, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Silver Towers, c/o Elks Lodge 1499 at the address above.