Fernande (Belanger) Seguin, 76, of Island Pond, Vermont, went to be with her Lord on April 9, 2020. Fernande was born on May 11, 1943, in St. Mathias-de-Bonneterre, Quebec, Canada, the beloved daughter of Fernand and Adrienne (Duchesneau) Belanger. She grew up in North Stratford, NH and graduated from Stratford High School in 1961. Fernande married Robert Seguin of Island Pond in 1971 and had two daughters, Lisa Harvey and Tiffany Marquis.
In her early years, Fernande had wanted to be a nun. Although she did not follow this path, her love for God would prove to be her purpose and passion. Everywhere she went, she made sure to talk about the Lord. If you happened to cross paths with her, you would likely hear about her Jesus. If you came to visit her and said you admired something she had, she would likely reply, "Here… take it". She had no material attachments and throughout her life, gave of herself in service to helping those in her family that needed help or were sick, or to anyone she thought might be in need. Her desire in life was to be "The Good and Faithful Servant". She loved wholeheartedly and would appear just when you needed her.
When her children were of school age, Fernande took several housecleaning jobs. Those that knew her well knew she didn't have a whole lot of hobbies, but she was very content with a mop and bucket or folding laundry perfectly and with great love. She did not desire luxury or prosperity during her temporary time on earth as her wealth was in her God and in His promises of all things eternal.
Her children and grandchildren know her as an amazing mother and grandmother who loved unconditionally and who gave of herself tirelessly. They hold in their hearts her many lessons of love and the importance of doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord. They witnessed her handle obstacles with extraordinary strength and grace, and never with a complaint. They remember her as someone who spoke with authority and confidence and with an unwavering faith that could not be shaken. She was thankful for all she had and they are so thankful for all she gave. She was their angel and they will miss her dearly.
She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, John Harvey and Marc Marquis, her five grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren and Brendan Harvey, and Mason and Jacob Marquis. She is also survived by her former husband, Robert Seguin, her siblings, Roger (Lois) Belanger, Denise (Donald) Riendeau, Rita Koch, sister-in-law Carol Belanger, brother-in-law Chris Dowse, many nieces, nephews, cousins and her Seguin family whom she held dear. She is predeceased by her parents and her siblings, Adrien and Madeleine Belanger and Doris Dowse.
In lieu of flowers, Fernande would want you to give to your neighbor or to those in need.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020, at 10:00 am in the Fairview Cemetery; Old Mill Rd.; North Stratford, NH with Fr. Daniel Deveau, pastor of the Sacred Heart Church, Stratford, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton, NH.
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