MICHAEL B. BOISSONEAULT
Fairfield
2/11/2009

Michael Bernard Boissoneault, 51, died accidentally at his home in Fairfield on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. He was born in St. Albans on Aug. 15, 1957, son of Rene Boissoneault and Barbara (Magnan) Young.

Mike grew up in Fairfax and graduated from BFA in 1975. After graduating from high school, he worked on the Boissoneault farm in Fairfax until 1986. He became a certified hunting guide, fulfilling his life-long dream. While living in Alaska and guiding, he successfully guided many hunters to their big game trophies. In the off hunting season, Mike worked on dude ranches and broke wild horses. In 1990, Mike returned to the family farm and stayed involved in farming.

Mike is survived by his father and stepmother, Rene and Pricilla Boissoneault, of Swanton; his mother and stepfather, Barbara (Magnan) and Larry Young, of Fairfax; his brothers and sisters: Kent and his friend, Vicki, Alan and his friend, Christina, Peter, Stephen and his wife, Sherri, Dawn and her friend, Norman; his stepbrothers and stepsisters: Lawrence Young Jr. and wife, Cyndi, Todd Young and wife, Elizabeth, Cherie Geddes and husband, Gary, Deanna Farnham and her friend, Tim, Michael Laramie and his wife, Pam; his nieces, Kirston and Chelsea Boissoneault; great-nephew, Mason; and many more aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with a prayer service being offered at 3:45 p.m., at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church with the Reverend John Feltz officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Luke's Cemetery, Fairfax.

Memorial contributions in Mike's memory maybe made to the Maria Boissoneault Scholarship Fund, care of Cheryl Lupien, 78 Toof Rd., Cambridge, Vt. 05444; or The Samaritan House, 22 Kingman St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454.

MICHAEL B. BOISSONEAULT
Fairfield
2/11/2009

Michael Bernard Boissoneault, 51, died accidentally at his home in Fairfield on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. He was born in St. Albans on Aug. 15, 1957, son of Rene Boissoneault and Barbara (Magnan) Young.

Mike grew up in Fairfax and graduated from BFA in 1975. After graduating from high school, he worked on the Boissoneault farm in Fairfax until 1986. He became a certified hunting guide, fulfilling his life-long dream. While living in Alaska and guiding, he successfully guided many hunters to their big game trophies. In the off hunting season, Mike worked on dude ranches and broke wild horses. In 1990, Mike returned to the family farm and stayed involved in farming.

Mike is survived by his father and stepmother, Rene and Pricilla Boissoneault, of Swanton; his mother and stepfather, Barbara (Magnan) and Larry Young, of Fairfax; his brothers and sisters: Kent and his friend, Vicki, Alan and his friend, Christina, Peter, Stephen and his wife, Sherri, Dawn and her friend, Norman; his stepbrothers and stepsisters: Lawrence Young Jr. and wife, Cyndi, Todd Young and wife, Elizabeth, Cherie Geddes and husband, Gary, Deanna Farnham and her friend, Tim, Michael Laramie and his wife, Pam; his nieces, Kirston and Chelsea Boissoneault; great-nephew, Mason; and many more aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with a prayer service being offered at 3:45 p.m., at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church with the Reverend John Feltz officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Luke's Cemetery, Fairfax.

Memorial contributions in Mike's memory maybe made to the Maria Boissoneault Scholarship Fund, care of Cheryl Lupien, 78 Toof Rd., Cambridge, Vt. 05444; or The Samaritan House, 22 Kingman St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454.