BAKERSFIELD - Kristi A. (Mayo) Guilmette, age 41, died unexpectedly as the result of an automobile accident on Friday, January 2, 2009.
She was born October 11, 1967 in St. Albans the daughter of Harmon & Janet (Lanpher) Mayo.
Kristi graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1985. She also graduated in 1997 from CCV with a degree in Human Services. Since then she has dedicated her life to caring for children in her home-based daycare. Kristi was living her dream by enjoying time spent with Jon and the kids in their new home. She will be missed by her family and all whose lives she touched.
She is survived by her husband and the love of her life, Jon Guilmette; her children and prides of her life, Cody, Jacob, Megan and Abby; her parents Harmon & Janet Mayo; her sister, Leshia Tibbits and her husband Tom; her brothers, Randy Mayo and Hobie Gates all of Bakersfield; her brothers in-law and sisters-in-law, Terry & Nickki Waters, Paula & Robert Monette, Ramon & Lynn Guilmette, Valrie & Fred Steinhour, Jody & Mandy Guilmette, Gary & Christine Guilmette, and Patty Guilmette; her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, including her special family Sherry Boylan and her daughter Chelsea, Carol & Ricky Allen, and Conrad & Shanon Busier; and her extended family Kim & George Plante.
In keeping with Kristis wishes, funeral services will be private. Burial will also be private in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bakersfield. There will be no visiting hours.
A public gathering to share stories and memories of Kristi will be held Tuesday January 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM at the Bakersfield Elementary School.
For those who wish, contributions in Kristis memory may be made to the Breast Care Center at Fletcher Allen Hospital, 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.