Ruth F. Quesnel MIDDLEBURY- Ruth Frances Quesnel of Middlebury, Vt. Passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday January 28th 2014 at the age of 98. She was born in Middlebury to the late Dr. Peter L. Dorey and Rose Anne Leddy January 2nd 1917. Ruth Graduated from Middlebury High School Class of 1935. On April 19, 1937 Ruth married Aurele Henry Quesnel Together they purchased Aurele's father's Dairy farm on Rt 7 South. Working together they ran a successful Dairy Farm for years. Always, as children growing up we were provided with our wonderful horses and various pets. Ruth had many interest and talents. She was very involved with her children's interests and activities. Serving as a 4-H leader for many years, attended many ski meets, member of the bowling league In Middlebury. Teaching Ceramics to friends, became involved with the Doll Artisan Guild. As time went on Ruth became bookkeeper at Agway in Middlebury. A job she truly enjoyed. She was a gardener and always had abundance of Gladiolus in almost every color. Also it must be said, The Boston Red Sox Most Loyal and Sincere Fan! Ruth is survived by: Son: Peter Quesnel and his children, Marc Quesnel ( son Dominik). Pam Stevens and Peter, their children (Luke, Elizabeth and Mara). Eric Quesnel. Daughter: Mary Ann Highter, and Ronald and their children: Carla Magbie, husband Thorin and their daughter (Isabelle Frances). Joshua Highter and his wife Maria Roditis. Daughter in-law Jane Levesque, Grandchildren, Ronald Quesnel, Patrick Quesnel She was predeceased by her husband, son Gerald Quesnel, daughter in-law Mary Evans, and Siblings: Muriel Newton, Paulita Estey, Lucille Gordon, Catherine Dorey, Gerald Dorey, and Patricia Marston. A Special Thank-You to Kathy Taylor, Irene Briddle of Four Seasons and the good people from Home Health and Hospice. Rest in Peace Mom. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday January 31, 2015 at 10 A.M. at St. Marys Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Beaudin as the celebrant. Burial will be at a later date in St. Marys Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com