Muriel J. (Rouille) Limoge, 86, passed away peacefully at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington, VT on Thursday, March 22, 2019.
Muriel was born in Burlington, on September 7, 1932. She was the oldest daughter of Wilfred and Daisy Rouille. She loved spending weekends with her family by the river in Fairfax on picnics or fishing. Muriel and her husband enjoyed camping for a few weeks during the summer at Pelots Bay with her brother, Lemuel and his family in North Hero. Some of her favorite hobbies were dancing, berry picking, backyard maple sugaring, puzzles, playing board games and spending time with her grandchldren. Muriel looked forward to camping trips, traveling and time with family.
She started her career at the Hotel Vermont as a chamber maid where she met her husband, Emile Limoge. Emile and Muriel were married on January 20, 1951 and spent 67 years together. Muriel worked for several drycleaning establishments in Chittenden County. Many may remember Muriel from her days at New York Cleaners, Greers Drycleaners, Pauls Towne Cleaners and later retired from Gadues Drycleaning. She was well-liked the customers. Muriel had a way with resolving cleaning problems and always went the extra mile to make sure a bride had her gown on time for the wedding.
Muriel is survived by her 3 children, June M. Potvin, of Monkton, VT, Emile (Buster) W. Limoge (wife Brenda) of Tellico Plains, TN and Brenda C. Kelley (husband Ricky) of Fletcher, VT. Muriel has 8 grandchildren: Stephanie, Melissa, Brandi, Lindsay, Adam, Necole, Heather and Crystal as well as 15 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Muriel is also survived by two siblings, John Rouille of Burlington, VT and Marlene Quenneville, of Colchester, VT; sister-in-laws, Dorothy Hudson, of Methuen, MA and Claire Macey, of Morrisonville, NY. She was predeceased by her parents Wilfred and Daisy Rouille, 6 siblings Wilfred (Jr), Gilbert, Lemuel, Sandra, Helen and Ann; as well as 2 brother-in-laws and a sister-in-law, Raymond Limoges, Raymond Blow and Lorraine Blow.
The family would like to thank Dr. Zail Berry, Dr. Lynn Wilkinson as well as the entire staff of Birchwood Terrace and Bayada Hospice for the care, support and comfort they provided to our mother.
A burial service will take place on Friday, May 3, 2019, 11am, at St. Albans Bay Cemetery located on lower Lake Street, St. Albans Bay, Vermont. Following the burial there will be a celebration of Muriels life at the American Legion Post 1, 100 Parah Dr., St. Albans City, VT.