ETHEL J. SEGUIN

NEW HAVEN — Ethel J. Seguin, 83, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday morning, Dec. 19, 2023, at home in New Haven with her beloved husband by her side.

Ethel was born in Cornwall, Vermont, on Aug. 7, 1940, to Charlie and Mabel (O’Dell) Gero. Ethel was raised in Cornwall.

She met the love of her life, Regent Seguin, at a New Haven town hall dance, and they later married in 1957. In 1964, they bought a farm they now call the family farm.

Ethel enjoyed her time on the family farm, working, gardening, cooking and raising their children. She never complained about the hard work. Once retired she enjoyed her flower gardens, baking and spending time with family and listening to old time country music; she also collected angels.

She is survived by the love of her life, husband Regent Seguin; their children, Carmen Lamoureux of Florida, Lorraine Smith and husband Vern of Saint Albans, Todd and wife Robbin (Cyr) Seguin of Ripton, Lynn Paquette and husband Travis of New Haven, and John Seguin of New Haven; grandchildren Alicia, Steven, Peter, Amy, Christopher, Samantha, Justin, Hailey, Amanda, Joshua, Trent, Ashley, and Renee; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She also survived by her siblings Connie, Kathy, Rosemary, Maryann, Beverly, Patty, and Carolyn; many dear friends; and many nieces and nephews.

Ethel was predeceased by her parents; brothers Harry, Charlie, Ed and Nicholas; and one sister, Elizabeth.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2024, at the American Legion in Middlebury.

In lieu of flowers and donations please make contributions to Addison County Home Health and Hospice or the AgeWell program of Addison County. ◊