Laurie Bisson Inkel

Laurie (Bisson) Inkel, 97, of North Hero, VT passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her camp with her family by her side. She was born to the late Napoleon and Julianne Grenier on August 1, 1924 in Lewiston, Maine. Laurie was married to the late Leo Bisson in 1944; and then the late Fred Inkel in 2004. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother and is survived by her 4 children: Eugene Bisson and his wife Dolly of Barre, Pat Lavin and her husband Martin of Burlington, Eileen Bisson and her husband Stewart Thomas of Hollywood, Florida, and Leo Bisson, Jr. and his wife Marilyn of So. Burlington. Laurie was also blessed with grandchildren: the late Leo Bisson III, Effie Bisson, Adrian and Gary Holmes and Crystal (Holmes) Bresette, Cam and Alex Lavin, Martin Hazelton, the late Melvin Atherton, Sean and Eamon Bisson-Donahue, Raina-Orr, Aaron, Meeya and Amber Thomas. She also has a surviving brother Norm Grenier, and a surviving sister Julie. Laurie was one of the strongest and kindest women on earth and our family was blessed to have her as head of the family. Her greatest gift to the world was her happy disposition, optimism and love of nature. The family would like to thank everyone that visited her, sent her cards, and brought a smile to her beautiful face. But, mostly we want to thank her ‘granddaughter’ and close friend, Rebecca Holmes, for the endless and loving hours she spent with Mother over the past 2+ years. You are very much loved and appreciated! Laurie has climbed the next mountain for a new view of the next chapter of her life. Her life of selfless devotion to family and friends are at last over! She will be missed! For those that want to do something in her memory, please give someone you love a big hug! Her Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 6, 2021 at 11AM St. Monica Church, 79 Summer St. Barre.