Dorothy Frances (Dubie) Trahan, 81, died on January 31, 2010, at
Fletcher Allen Health Care. She was born on September 10, 1928, the
daughter of Frank and Adral (Cassan) Dubie in Burlington, VT. She was
the fifth of nine children and was predeceased by three sisters,
Patricia Limacher, Mary and Margaret, and three brothers, Charles,
Clement and Clifford.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Normand J. Trahan, and
their 12 children; two sisters, Madeline "Molly" Patterson of Seminole,
OK, and Jeanette Legleitner of N. Royalton, OH; two brothers-in-law,
Bruno J. Trahan Sr. and his wife Marjorie and Jacques C. Trahan and his
wife Jean both of Burlington, VT; and several nieces, nephews and
friends.
Dorothy attended Cathedral High School in Burlington. She worked at the
Federal Bake Shop for several years and managed the Fanny Farmer in
Burlington. She was also a Girl Scout leader and active in the Sara
Holbrook Center in Burlington for several years.
Dorothy married Normand J. Trahan on September 4, 1950, at the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, and is survived
by their 12 children, 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren:
Michael J. Trahan and his wife Desiree of Waitsfield, VT, his daughters
Jamie Trahan-Berry of Bedford, NH, Erin Trahan of Denver, CO,
stepdaughters Ashlie Adams and son Bailey of Milton, VT, Heather Adams
of Waitsfield, VT; Mary Trahan-Harper and her husband John of Norman,
OK, and their three sons Scott and his wife Amanda and children Kolton,
Addison, Braden and Mason, Christopher and his children Carli and
Shelby, and Jonathan "Bo" all of Norman, OK; David "Joe" and his
children Katherine Trahan-Hardin and her husband Matthew and their son
Charles, Vanessa Trahan and Nicholas (deceased) of Tacoma, WA; Normand
Peter Trahan and his son George of Big Pine Key, FL; Patricia
Trahan-Baeta of Norman, OK, and her children Natalie and
daughter Chloe of Atlanta, GA, James of Dallas, TX, and Seth of Norman,
OK; John Trahan and his wife Cha and their children Stephen and wife
Jennifer and their children Sage and Kiren, and Jennifer all of Tacoma,
WA; Thomas Trahan of Colchester, VT; Robert Trahan and his wife Jo Ann
and their children Britney, Cameron, and Morgan all of Chester, NH;
Paul Trahan and his wife Victoria of Colchester, VT; Patrick Trahan and
his children Summer Lynn, Luke, and Canyon of Rochester, WA; Roger
Trahan and his wife Sarah and their children Kendra, Lynn, Nicole, and
Jenna Rose of Rouse Point, NY; Christopher Trahan and his wife Laurel
of Dunbarton, NH.
Dorothy was an extraordinary wife and mother totally dedicated to her
family. She was a safe place for all of us; her unconditional kindness
and support has impacted us all. We have her in our hearts with loving
memories of her marvelous meals, strength of character and endless
giving. She always put everyone else's needs ahead of her own with her
gentle soul and kind heart. She was very supportive of her husband's
many transfers throughout the U.S. with the U.S. Border Patrol and
Immigration Service and always held the family together regardless of
where they were.
She was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren; even during
her final days, she continued to astonish all of us with her tenacity
and concern for everyone around her getting enough rest and
nourishment. As were her wishes, she wanted to end her days in Vermont
with her loving family by her side.
Thank you, Dorothy (Mom), for giving us the foundation of love and
family, it is a gift that we will cherish forever and it will be your
legacy for generations to come.
"We are especially glad that you were born!"
A funeral Mass was held at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Winooski by
Monsignor W. Searles on February 3, 2010. She is interned at the New
Mount Calvary Cemetery, Burlington, Vermont.
