GISELE (OUELLETTE) SABOURIN

VERGENNES — Gisele (Ouellette) Sabourin, 94, formerly from Vergennes, went to the Lord March 19, 2026, at peace. Gisele lived a long life filled with love and was adored by her family and friends. She will be truly missed

Gisele was born in Quebec, Canada, June 12, 1931, to Emilien Ouellette and Rose Marchand. As a youth, she moved to the states with her family, where they operated a dairy farm.

Married in 1950 to Wilfred Sabourin, they mostly lived in Addison County and raised eight children.

Gisele was a hard worker, a devout catholic and a fabulous cook. She enjoyed playing cards, doing crafts, decorating, and dressing to the latest trends. Her sense of style and infectious giggle made her stand out.

She is survived by her children Roger Sabourin, Paul (Beverly) Sabourin, Louie Sabourin, Carol (Clif) O’Brien, Lorraine (Dennis) Gendreau, Mark (Vikki) Sabourin, and Harmel (June) Sabourin; daughter-in-law Betty Sabourin; 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister FleurAnge Vanier; three brothers, Claude, Harmel and Gill Ouellette; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred; sons Gerald and Lionel; sister Fleurette; and brothers Donald, Gerald, Johnny, Clement and George Ouellette.

Services will be held June 15 in Vergennes at St Peter’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. A reception to follow at the American Legion

Donations can be made in her memory to St Peter’s Catholic Church, 85 South Maple Street, Vergennes VT 05491. ◊