Maureen Tessier M’87

Maureen Tessier, Shelburne, VT, died August 15, 2024.

A longtime resident of Shelburne, Mimi had been in declining health the past two years.

She was born in Springfield, MA, the oldest of three children. The family moved to Burlington (VT) in 1944. She graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy and then from Georgetown University (BSN), class of 1960. She completed her master’s degree from Saint Michael’s (1987).

She met her husband, Louis Clement Tessier, while they both were attending high school, and married the year she graduated college. They eventually resided in Shelburne where they raised three sons.

She began her nursing career at Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital. Later, Mimi was executive director of Vermont Health Care Review, a physician sponsored peer-review organization. She also served on the board of the (VNA) Visiting Nurse Association. She then worked as a case manager for Liberty Mutual until she retired.

Time spent together was a high priority in her close-knit family. Starting in her early years on Spruce Street in Burlington to the family’s camp on Lake Champlain in North Ferrisburgh, Mimi was continually hosting large gatherings with extended family and friends.

Later in life, Mimi enjoyed learning to paint with brother, sister and many friends. She and Louis loved to travel. They especially enjoyed their annual August trip to Saratoga and the many family reunions. Her sweet gentle smile and incredible pleasant disposition always ensured a fun relaxing time. Her biggest joys in life were family and lifelong friendships that she cherished.

She was predeceased by her husband Louis Tessier ’59 on Sept. 25, 2014. She is survived by her three sons, a sister and extended family.