Michael Gervais

SOUTH BURLINGTON / ENOSBURG FALLS - Michael P. Gervais, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2016.

He was born in St. Albans on November 18, 1953 to Normand & Avis (Garrett) Gervais of Enosburg Falls.

Michael attended Enosburg Falls High School class of 1971. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force and later attended Johnson State College before transferring to and graduating from the University of Vermont in 1979 with a Bachelors degree. He owned and operated several building and remodeling companies in Chittenden county throughout his working career. Michael was an active member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), serving on the board of directors. He also served as President on the board of directors for the Northern New England chapter of NAHB. Michael was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

His hobbies included spending time at camp on Lake Carmi in Franklin, riding his Harley Davidson and going to the University of Vermont mens hockey games - he was a season ticket holder. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Michaels legacy will live on through the charitable work hes done throughout his life for family, friends and the non-profit group, Rebuilding Together.

Besides his parents, Michael is survived by his daughters, Casey Gervais and her husband Joe Ramsey of Maple Grove, MN, Caitlin Brouillard and her husband Michael and Whitney Gervais and her significant other Ethan Hanson all of South Burlington, his grandchildren, Nya, Celia, Charlie, Cade and Emilia; his long-time companion, Jennifer Ladue and her children, Nicholas, Allison and Noah all of Swanton; his siblings, David Gervais of West Springfield, MA and Judy Wicker and her husband Mark of Sanford, NC; several nieces & nephews and his faithful dogs, Bonnie & Clyde. Michael was predeceased by his brother, Steven Gervais.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 25, 2016 from 4-7 pm at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls, VT.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Spears Funeral Home with Rev. Jason McConnell officiating. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Enosburg Falls.

For those who wish, contributions in Michaels memory may be made to Northern Vermont Greyhound Rescue, P.O. Box 2152, Georgia, VT 05468.