VERGENNES — Florence J. Wilhelm, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.

She was born on May 18, 1940, in Rutland, Vt., the daughter of Gerald and Hazel (Reynolds) Bergeron.

Florence is survived by her brothers and sisters Richard Bergeron, Barbara Gile, Rose Lane, Theresa Aube and Donald Bergeron, along with many nieces and nephews.

Florence, known by many as Flossie, was predeceased by her husband Nick Wilhelm, the love of her life. She was also predeceased by several sisters and a brother.

Her faith was very important to her and she was a member of the Assembly of God Christian Center in Ferrisburgh, Vt.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, at Assembly of God Christian Center in Ferrisburgh. (A mask is recommended for services). Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington in the spring.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

To send online condolences to her family please visit  www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com .

A recording of the funeral service will be made available on the obituary page of the Brown McClay Funeral Home website for those who are unable to attend.◊