Avis Billado

ENOSBURGH - Avis A. Billado, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Burlington Health & Rehab, with her daughter Joan Aither by her side.

She was born in St. Albans on March 9, 1943 to the late Carroll Sr. & Eleanor (Lakey) Billado.

Avis dedicated her life to caring for others as a devoted caregiver for home health. Her nurturing spirit touched the hearts of many, and she embraced every opportunity to help those in need. Beyond her work, Avis found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She possessed a remarkable talent for sewing, a skill she passionately shared with her children. Whether she was quilting, knitting, or crocheting, Avis poured her heart into every stitch, creating cherished pieces that will forever hold memories of her warmth and love.

A woman of many passions, Avis was also an avid gardener, spending countless hours tending to her flower beds and reveling in the beauty of nature. Avis cherished the time spent camping with her partner, Junior, exploring many campgrounds throughout the area, and creating unforgettable memories.

She is survived by her partner, Alvin "Junior" Miles and his family; children, Joan Aither and her husband Eric, Jeffrey Willey and his wife Vickie, and Shirleen Willey; grandchildren, April Touchette and her husband Andrew, Angie Willey and her partner Mike Cheney, Jason Willey, Krystal Mead and her husband Jordan, Eric Willey and his partner Lacy Flood, Beth Ann Smith, Sara Hall, Joshua Hall, Evelina Lacasse and her husband Jeremy, and Jessica Sheltra and her husband Matt; great grandchildren, Bryce, Tyler, Brendon, Devon and his partner Faith, Mya, Mason, Brayson, Kase, Levi, Austin, Ryder, Eva, Ashlyn, Sydney, Brianna and her husband Dustin, Katie and her partner Riley, Jeremy Jr., and Lainey; great great grandchildren, Braxley, Maxton, Huxley, Colton, Madison and her husband Glen, Braxton, Tyler, and Aliegha; her siblings, Barb Beauregard and her husband Rene, and Dan Billado and his wife Lynn; and many nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents, Avis was predeceased by her sons, John Willey, and Mark Willey; her granddaughters, Amy Willey, and Amanda Willey; and her siblings.

Friends & family are invited to Avis' life celebration on Friday, April 11, 2025 to include visitation from 2-3:00 PM followed with a memorial service at 3:00 PM at the Goss-Spears Life Celebration Home, 96 Dickinson Avenue, Enosburg Falls, VT. Interment will follow in Missisquoi Cemetery in Enosburg Falls.

For those who wish, contributions in Avis' memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

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