Bridport Mary-Rose Highter Audet, 86, passed away suddenly surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Mary-Rose was born on October 26, 1926 in Middlebury, Vermont, daughter of Fred and Ella (Burby) Highter. She graduated from Middlebury High School and later met Norman Audet, her loving husband of nearly 55 years. They bought Blue Spruce Farm in 1958, where they raised their family, and where their family continues to reside. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary-Rose was a foster parent, a 4-H member and leader, a school board member, part of the womens auxiliary of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and an Avon representative. Her pastimes included sewing, quilting, and playing cards. She and Norman spent several winters in Florida. In her later years, she enjoyed puzzles. She enjoyed her first 4-wheeler ride at the age of 85. Mary-Rose is survived by her husband, Norman. She is also survived by her five children: Eugene Audet and wife Marie of Bridport; Ernest Audet and wife Melissa of Bridport; Earl Audet and wife Nora of Bridport; Emerilda Rachad and husband MHamed of Morocco; and Elaine Desforges and husband Brian of Bridport. She is survived by twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as another great-grandchild on the way. Mary-Rose is also survived by two sisters: Shirley Desjadon of Arizona and Joyce Hubbell of New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her brothers Henry and Duane, and her sister Ella Mae Lacey. She is also predeceased by her foster daughter, Donna Tanner, and daughter-in-law Diane Bilodeau Audet. The funeral will take place at St. Marys Catholic Church on Monday, June 17th at 1 oclock in the afternoon with the Rev. Yvon J. Royer as the celebrant. In keeping with Mary Roses wishes there will be no public calling hours. Burial will immediately follow at St. Genevieve Catholic Cemetery in Shoreham, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bridport Fire Department at Crown point Road, Bridport, VT 05753 Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com