Jean Abair

Jean Hovey Abair passed away on June 14, 2021 at The Arbors in Shelburne. Born to Hosea and Sarah Hovey on May 2, 1924 in Bolton, VT where she grew up with 13 siblings. In 1944 Jean married Raymond Abair and lived in So. Burlington where they raised their three children. Jean was a talented cook and seamstress and spoke often about her years working at Pegton’s Yardstick in downtown Burlington. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and son, Gary. She is survived by daughter, Judy Poor and son, Steven Abair(Susan), grandchildren Trevor Poor(Corrie), Tyler Poor (Amy), Kimberly Poor, Jed Abair (Lisa), Emily Norway (Dwayne), Lorie Sewell (Tim), Randy Abair (Mila), Gary Abair and many great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis Parish in Winooski on July 7th at 10am. Private family graveside service to follow.