Jeannine Dubuque

Jeannine Leah Dubuque, 96, died peacefully at home on Friday March 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Jeannine was born May 4, 1929. She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred Joseph Dubuque in 2005.

Born & raised in Grand Isle where she spent most of her life, she would often share stories of growing up during the Great Depression. Jeannine was a wealth of information, sharing incredible “back in the day” stories of what it was like being raised in a family of 10. Going to a one room schoolhouse with a raw potato in hand, carving in her initials and putting it on the wood stove for her lunch.

At age 13, Jeannine won a national contest for collecting the most scrap metal, which was used to build 3 ships during World War II. When the contest was over, her small country school of 31 students collected the most scrap metal and was awarded a $100 prize in the form of a war bond. Jeannine received top honors for collecting the most scrap metal. Because of this effort, she was chosen to christen the Calvin Coolidge Ship - 1 of 3 ships built from the collected scrap metal. She also received a personal letter from Grace Coolidge, thanking her for efforts. At the age of 80, Jeannine donated the bottle in a box, newspaper clippings and other items from the ship’s christening to the Vermont Historical Society, to document local efforts during World War II for future generations.

Jeannine loved her perennial gardens & working the landscape. “Playing in the dirt is good for the soul,” she would say.

The kiss of the sun for pardon

The song of the birds for mirth

One is nearer God‘s heart in a garden

than anywhere else on earth.

Jeannine especially enjoyed spending time with her children and their families. A mother of 7 (6 daughters & 1 son), she leaves behind:

Angela and Jeff Poitras of Londonderry NH Bev and Doug Corrow of Morrisville VT Gary and Martha Dubuque of Walden Vt Janice and Curtis Brusoe of St Albans Vt Pam and Steve Bartlett of Williston Vt Kathy and Jay Buermann of Milton Vt

Jocelyn Dubuque and Pete Johnson of Grand Isle Vt

Along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, she also leaves behind her sister Janet Winegar, her brother, Hank Baker and his wife, Alice.

Our hearts will be forever full when we hear a John Denver song or enjoy a good maple creemee!

There will be a private funeral service.