Wesley E. Ovitt St. Albans, Vermont Obituary

Wesley E. Ovitt

The family of Wesley E. Ovitt, age 93, announces that he passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side, June 02, 2022, in St. Albans. He was born in Sheldon, March 10, 1929 to Eugene and Dorothy (Stockwell) Ovitt. He served our country in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948 and was discharged honorably as a Seaman First Class. Upon his return, Wesley married Maxine Machia, December 17, 1949. Wesley worked for many years as a paper maker for Boise Cascade in Sheldon, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the American Legion and the Enosburg Country Club. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, golf, fishing, and spending time with his family.<br /><br />He is survived by his wife Maxine, six children, Donna Casavant (Ridgely) of Enosburg Falls, VT, Bonnie Bissonnette (Bob) of Fairfax, VT, Nancy Pigeon of Swanton, VT, Charlene Brouillette (Donald) of Georgia, VT, Mary Irish (James) of Sheldon, VT, and David Ovitt (Marlene) of St. Albans, VT; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Ovitt King (Mary Frye) of Essex Jct., VT., and faithful companion Ellie.<br /><br />He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Fredrick Ovitt, Richard Ovitt, Buster Ovitt, Edward Ovitt, and two sisters Hazel Tourangeau and Alice Peters.<br /><br />A Remembrance Gathering and Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Anthony's Church in Sheldon Springs, Thursday June 9, 2022, at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery with military honors.<br /><br />As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association.<br /><br />Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, where fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with his family and friends at: www.bradyandlevesque.com. <br />
March 10, 1929 - June 2, 202203/10/192906/02/2022
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Harold Bessette
June 17, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the Ovitt family. He brought greatness to his generation.... Harold & Shirley Bessette...
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Sharon Aiken Provost
June 8, 2022
So sorry to see that Wesley had passed. I remember him well growing up in Sheldon Springs. I, Sharon Provost (Aiken) went to school with the girls. He worked with my Dad, Cleon Aiken at the mill. Wesley was such a good man. My sympathies go to Maxine and all the Chi... Continue Reading
A candle was posted for Wesley E. Ovitt.
A candle was posted for Wesley E. Ovitt.
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Don & Connie Little
June 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss. “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Our deepest condolences.
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Timothy N Tatro
June 7, 2022
Maxine and family, I'm sorry for your loss, Wesley is the perfect example of the Greatest Generation. Tim T
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Mike and Bonnie Evans
June 7, 2022
Our hearts are saddened with Wesley's passing. We so enjoyed having Wesley, Maxine and Ellie as our "across the hall" neighbors. We never met Wesley but what he had a kind word to share or, the wish for a good day. Such a gentle man. Prayers to all the Ovitt family. F... Continue Reading
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Terry Lovelette
June 7, 2022
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Ovitt family. Wesley was a true gentleman. In his quiet humble way he was a mentor and role model for many of us that had the good fortune of knowing him. You are all in my prayers. Terry L.
Jeffrey Bushey
June 7, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Marie Raymond
June 7, 2022
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of his family.
Bonnie Martin
June 7, 2022
So sorry Becky. My prayers for you and your family.
Anita Morin
June 7, 2022
Sorry for your loss.