- Michael G. Bolduc 61, Vermont, died peacefully at his home after a long battle with small cell lung cancer on April 17, 2015. This is my self written obituary. I was born on September 19, 1953 at Porter Hospital to Gerald and Polly Bolduc, and was a delightful little bundle to bring home. I worked on the family farm until about 1975 when I first joined the State Police as an Auxillary Officer running the Marine Patrol in Addison County. I investigated a few boating accidents resulting in life saving measures, none of which were acknowledged by any superiors. I joined the Addison County Sheriff's Department working under Sheriff Paul Munson, who at times was completely crazy and a lot of fun to work with. I graduated the Vermont Police Academy in 1977 and upon graduation I worked in the Sheriff's patrol, prisoner transport and the extradition department with Captain Gary Bushey, traveling throughout the country. In 1977, I joined the Middlebury Police Department as a patrolman with Chief Robert Van Ness at the helm. I worked with many qualified people who taught me a lot and also worked several high profile cases. I worked with James Coons, LT Investigator, who assisted and guided me in investigations and from which I learned an enormous amount. Bonnie Murray, Chief Dispatcher, was an important person in my career and life. She often would "bail" me out and guide me in many critical situations. Bonnie was also very caring, helpful and wonderful during my illness. In 1980 I transferred to a newly formed Essex Police Department and worked the patrol division. I worked under Chief John Terry who was a little eccentric but was a very good leader. Sgt. Brad Larose was a great partner and eventually a great Chief of Police. I worked some very high profile cases that resulted in a special session of Legislature to change the juvenile laws of Vermont. I left Essex and returned to Middlebury Police Department in an attempt to save my first marriage, but that was a lost cause. At Middlebury Police Department, I worked under Chief Albert Watson who took good care of his law enforcement men and women. Many times Chief Watson would arrive on the scene of a serious incident/accident and it would be bitter, bitter cold. He took very good care of us getting us some warm up time. After competing in promotion testing, I was fortunate enough to be promoted to Sgt. Investigator and later to LT Investigator. On February 3, 1990 I married Elizabeth (O'Donnell) Nicholson of Pittsford, Vt. I met her on a traffic stop where I thought she was going to shoot me. Darwin Pratt, who we had to roust out of bed due to the hour, presided over the ceremony and is a great guy. Best Friends, Gary W Bushey and his wife Judy stood up for us. Our marriage blended mine and Liz's families together and we resided in Salisbury. I worked at Middlebury Police Department as LT Investigator until around 2000 or so. Myself and several other senior officers were gutlessly forced out by the current person (from out of state) who officiates over the department now. To call someone a particular rank, that person must earn the respect of the men and women in uniform. When I left the Middlebury Police Department this person, who was so called in charge of our personal effects, had our desk cleaned out, and many of personal effects and momentos from our desks and offices were cleaned out. Personal effects that were accumulated over the years were not returned to me and the property came up "missing, lost, or destroyed." After this stint, I worked transporting and setting up blasting sites with explosives throughout New England and New York working with Hank. I then went to work with the VT State Labor Dept as an investigator and worked with a couple of good people, Cassandra, Lenny, and Steven (aka The Chaplin). I'd also like to thank the Commissioner of Labor, Annie Noonan who extended great compassion at work after my diagnosis of Lung Cancer and time spent working during cancer treatments. I am survived by my wife (the love of my life), Elizabeth and we stuck together through good times and through tough times. My little sister Suzie Yustin and her husband Dave, who I nurtured into a good cop. Family members Chad Bolduc and his wife Elisa, Kyle Nicholson in Montana, and Jessie Nicholson and her daughter Princess Abagail Nicholson-Wemette. I am so proud of all of your accomplishments. I'd like to say I miss my best friend (even though I don't see him much, but I know he's there) Gary W Bushey and his wife Judy. Gary and I went on many missions both good and bad, but mostly good. We traveled around the country retrieving bad guys for "true justice" here in Vermont. Bushey was there through thick and thin and we definitely did have each others backs. Trips to FL, OH, ME, NH, NY, CT, MA, NV were incredible for a guy who had not traveled or flown on an airliner before. Thanks Bush. I am predeceased by my parents Gerald and Pauline Bolduc, my sisters Denise Anne, Carol Choquette, and Nancy Vanier and my wonderful nephew Luke Yustin who was a Captain in the U. S Army and flew Chinook Helicopters. Hooraaah, Luke. Also my friends, Zeus and Valcour, whom I miss immensely. I wish to thank Dr. Paul Unger and the staff at Vermont Oncology and Hemotology. They were just wonderful and kept me going as long as they could. I'd like to also thank Dr. C. Matt Kinsey who also was excellent and worked very hard at making me comfortable. These folks were incredibly kind and thoughtful and deserve the highest praise. I'd like to also thank and acknowledge the care and help my little sister Suzie who went above the call of duty and was a huge help throughout my life. She helped me out with medications, understanding procedures and was a little rough on some blood drawing (I think as payback) and taking my blood pressure around my neck. Thanks Suzie. I also want to thank Bonnie Murray who is the best, she was always checking up on me and helping us out and making sure we were all set. She is just a wonderful person. I can't thank you enough Bonnie. Speical thanks to my wonderful friend and wife, LIzzie B. She took care of me like nobody's business. She kept track of all my appointments, and my many, many medications. She spent many times at my ER bedside, for my many hospital stays. At home, she was by my side every step of the way. Love you Lizzie. I would also like to extend my dearest thanks to my daughter Jessica who also checked up on me and took care of me. Thanks Jess. I can't say enough about Porter Hospital and UVM Medical Center and how professional, efficient, courteous and just plain good. I'd also like to acknowledge the Addison County Home and Hospice, especially Cathy Laframboise and the Hospice team. They were just absolutely wonderful and such a help to my wife and I. Also the folks I worked with throughout my career, the good times and the bad times, you were the best and we had each others backs. Live well and enjoy every day because you don't know what is coming the next day and also the time just goes by so fast. Good Bye Everyone. Calling hours will be held at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 So. Main St. Middlebury on Monday April 20 from 4-7PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 11AM at St. Marys Catholic Church in Middlebury with the Rev. Yvon Royer as Celebrant and also the Rev. William Beaudin as the Concelebrant. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com