Gaetan "Butch" Y. Morrissette

ALBURGH – Gaetan “Butch” Y. Morrissette, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Alburgh.

He was born in Drummondville, Quebec on September 17, 1940 to the late Henri and Germaine (Precortt) Morrissette.

Butch met Irma (Paronto) and the two were married on September 26, 1964.  They made a home in Montpelier where they raised their three children.  Butch made a career with the local telephone company and proudly retired from Verizon Telephone Company after 32 years.  Another proud accomplishment of Butch’s was the 30 years that he devoted to the United States Army and National Guard.  Butch continued his devotion to serving others by first being a member of the Montpelier Fire Department then eventually retiring from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department.  He was also a member of the American Legion.  It gave him tremendous joy in helping others.

In his younger years, Butch continued his passion of hockey by coaching the younger generations.  He enjoyed being part of the sport along with his children and their peers.  Another sport he treasured was hunting and fishing.  He always had plenty of stories to share about the adventures, especially those from the Norton hunting camp.  After retirement, Butch and Irma traveled around the country in their fifth wheel which gave them the opportunity to make many close friends that they cherished.  Later in life, Butch and Irma relocated to Alburgh where Butch could enjoy being at the lake to do the things he loved, which was to fish and watch the ducks and geese.  Butch was also an avid Nascar fan with undeterred devotion to the Earnhardt drivers.  Throughout his life he also enjoyed riding his motorcycle.  However, there was nothing more that he enjoyed then spending time with his family.  He loved being surrounded by his children and grandchildren, making memories, laughs and good times.

He is survived by his soulmate, Irma Morrissette of Alburgh, his children, Stephanie Cadieux and her husband Adam of West Danville, John Morrissette and his wife Leann of Alburgh, and Matthew Morrissette and his partner Deborah Bloom of Worcester; grandchildren, Ashley Morrissette, Katie Morrissette and her fiancé David Woolaver, Rylie Cadieux, Henry Morrissette, and Leo Morrissette; his brothers, Gilles Morrissette and his wife Sandra, Jacques Morrissette and his wife Tisa; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.

In respecting Butch’s wishes, there will be no public services.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Butch’s memory may be made to the UVM Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 111 Colchester Ave., Main Campus, East Pavilion, Level 5, Burlington, VT 05401-1473.

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