Raymond BLEAU

SGT. RAYMOND “BEAGLE“ BLEAU -- ESSEX — Sgt. Raymond “Beagle“ Bleau, 73, formerly of South Burlington died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at his home in Essex after a long illness. Raymond was born on July 3, 1931, in Burlington, the son of the late Archie and Mary (McGowan) Bleau. He was married to Pauline Poquette on April 2, 1960. She predeceased him on Oct. 28, 2004. Ray served in the Vermont Army National Guard for 41 years and retired as Sergeant. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by one daughter, Laurie St. Amour and her husband Michael of Essex; two granddaughters, Michelle and Vallerie St. Amour; two great-grandchildren, Jessie James and Marah Rae; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray was predeceased by his four brothers and one sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will be in Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Jan. 18, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.