Leona Bourdeau Salisbury Leona Kathleen (Mitchell) Bourdeau, 87, died July 2, 2022 at Shard Villa in Salisbury where she has been a resident for the past 4 years. Leona was born in Highgate Springs September 7, 1934, to Josiah and Elizabeth (Martin) Mitchell. On June 28, 1952, she married Raymond O. Bourdeau of Orwell. In 1955, Ray took a sales job at Foster Motors, and they bought their first home in East Middlebury. She enjoyed sewing, deer hunting, gardening, cookouts, antiquing, auctions, flea markets, shopping anywhere, vacations in Maine and their winter home in Ft. Myers, Florida. Leona was predeceased by her husband Raymond in 2009; her parents and 11 brothers, Homer "Mickey Mouse," Andrew, Gordon, Robert, Harold, Elwin "Jinxie," Everett "Doc," Orin, Gerald "Coonie," Clayton & Arthur. Leona is survived by daughter, Linda Bourdeau of Stephenville, TX, son, Rodney (Brenda) Bourdeau of Middlebury, VT, sister in-laws Nance Munson of Powhattan, VA & Judy Mitchell, of Brandon, VT. Grandchildren: Katie (Jason) Davis, Pittsford, VT, Morgan Downs, Stephenville, TX and Jared Bourdeau, Salisbury, VT. Step Grandchildren: Stephen (Jessy) Norris, Bridport, VT, and Laura (Michael) Peck, Speculator, NY. She also leaves behind 10 great grandchildren, Raegan, Maison, Cameron, Isaac, Levi, Abigail, Lydia, Joshua, Hannah, and Gabe. The family would like to thank LeeAnn & Robin and staff at Shard Villa and Addison County Hospice for the love and care shown to her. A private burial will be held by the family at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shard Villa or Addison County Home Health & Hospice. Arrangements under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com