WEYBRIDGE-Wilfrid R. Bilodeau, 87, died Saturday May 2, 2009 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Middlebury. Born in Rochester,VT. May 16, 1921, he was the son of the late Wilfrid P. and Josephine (Corriveau) Bilodeau. Wilfrid was predeceased by his beloved wife, Antoinette (Salvator) Bilodeau (pictured above) on September 23, 2000. He shared his life with her and a passion for nature, particularly birding and gardening. He grew up in Johnson, VT and graduated from Johnson High School in 1939 and then worked with his father at Johnson Talc Mill. During WW II he proudly served in the United States Navy. He received his college degree from Johnson State College and his Masters of Education from Michigan State University. Mr.Bilodeau taught in Vergennes for six years and for 22 years at Middlebury Union High School, having retired in 1983. In addition he did auditing for the town of Weybridge and served as Justice of the Peace. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, and was known as someone who could fix anything. Wilfred was also an accomplished carpenter, having built a home in 1947 for his parents retirement years. He was very proud to have passed on so many of his skills and interests to his sons, their wives, and his greatly loved grandchildren. Wilfrid took great pleasure in spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and he was tremendously proud of them all. He loved to hear their stories and share his with them. They will miss their beloved Pepere dearly. Wilfrid kept busy with his many dear friends, doing projects and enjoying great conversation. He was always made to feel part of his extended families. Family members include three sons, Blaise of Waltham, MA, Lawrence and his wife France of Rutland, and Joseph and his wife Wendy of South Burlington; four grandchildren, Mark Bilodeau and his wife Amy, Natalie Bilodeau and her fianc Michael Grady, Leslie Langevin and her husband Eric, and Kelsey Bilodeau; two great grandchildren, Emma and Grace Bilodeau; his sister, Cecilia Dolly Sinclair and her husband Robert; many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and cousins. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his parents, three sisters and their husbands. The family wants to take this opportunity to thank all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Fletcher Allen Healthcare and Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and all his personal physicians who provided him with such wonderful care. We are indeed fortunate to have such wonderful caring people for our loved ones. Calling hours are Wed., May 6, 6-9 PM at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Thursday at St. Marys Church, Middlebury with Rev. William R. Beaudin, pastor as celebrant. Interment with military honors will take place 3:30 PM at Lamoille View Cemetery, Johnson, VT. The family would be pleased to have those wishing, to make donations to Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury,, VT 05753. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com