Pauline Webb Lavallee BFA Class of 1959 dies July 27, 2023

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Fairfax – Pauline (Webb) Lavallee, 82, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in St. Albans on March 5, 1941, daughter of the late S. William and Marion (Leach) Webb. She married Paul Lavallee on May 17, 1985, in Fairfax, Vermont.

Though Pauline spent her professional life in the banking industry, her biggest secure deposits were in the love and support of her family. Pauline was the matriarch of her clan. She always gave the best hugs. If you asked her opinion, you would get it – unfiltered. She was funny, and kind, and was always up for a good party. The pineapple pies she made each year for the Fairfax Vermont Historical Society Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social and Band Concert was a thing of legend. She enjoyed Stamping immensely. She loved watching Jeopardy. She would always read mysteries and you could often find a James Patterson novel by her side. She was always the life of the party. And proper nosy! - - always ready to help and never backed away from a good challenge or a healthy (and lively) debate! And her laughter – her laughter would turn on every light in the room!

Pauline is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Paul Lavallee, five sons; David Shepardson of Reisterstown, MD, Douglas Shepardson of Fairfax, VT, Thomas Lavallee of Rock Hill SC, David Lavallee of St. Albans, VT, George Lavallee of Miami Beach, FL, two daughters; Carol Graves and her husband Michael of Rondo, MO, Nancy Benoit and her husband John of Santee, SC, three sisters; Wanda Nichols and her husband John, of Lake Placid, FL, Shirley Wood and her husband Mike, of Flat Rock, NC, Martha Webb of Aberdeen, WA, a sister-in-law; Claire Lemnah and her husband Ralph of Fairfax, VT; five grandchildren; Amanda Graves and her brother Christopher, Thomas Benoit, Jennifer Lavallee, and Jack Shepardson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins, and many dear friends. Pauline will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday August 1, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at A W Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the family lot in St. Luke Cemetery, Fairfax with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Memorial contributions in Pauline’s memory may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association 75 Talcott Rd, Suite 40 Williston, VT 05495, Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, APDA VT Chapter, 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401 or the American Cancer Society, Vermont Chapter, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495-1460. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.