Loretta (Sioui) Lemieux

Loretta (Sioui) Lemieux of Arlington, VT, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 19th. Born on March 4, 1924, she was the daughter of Henri P Sioui and Lucia (Coulombe) Sioui of Village Huron, Quebec, Canada.

As a young woman during the WWII years, Loretta moved to Waterbury, CT, answering the call of the US government for women to work in factories, acquiring employment at the Waterbury Button Company which made US military buttons. Over the years, Loretta also was employed by the Benrus Watch Company, Timex, the Ball and Socket Co., and as a private housekeeper.

Above all else, Loretta's love of family and friends guided her throughout her life. When her five children were young, Loretta and her husband, Marcel, moved to Wolcott where she enjoyed many years of life on Hitchcock Lake, especially reveling in her opportunities to swim and ice skate. Her beautiful singing voice could be heard every Sunday in church, and her infectious laugh and love of life were an inspiration to all. Loretta was also very well-known in her community for her superb tailoring skills, happily sewing each day as she enjoyed listening to her music.

Later in life, Loretta enjoyed many joyous years residing in both Connecticut and Florida with the second love her life, Andrew DiZinno. Loretta was a lifetime member of The Huronne-Wendat Nation in Loretteville, Quebec, Canada, and St Pius X Church in Wolcott, CT, and during her final years in Vermont, as a member of the Bennington Project Independence in Bennington, VT.

Loretta is survived by three sons, Denis Lemieux, David Lemieux and his wife Deborah, Marc Lemieux and his wife Jennell, and one daughter, Suzanne and her husband Donald, as well as nine grandchildren and twelve great-grand children. Loretta was predeceased by one son, Richard Lemieux as well as Richard's wife Mary.

A private family and friends gathering will be held per Loretta's wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Loretta's name to Bennington Project Independence in Bennington, VT, or The Alzheimer's Association c/o Hanson Walbridge & Shea Arlington Chapel PO Box 528 Arlington, VT 05250