Stephen J. Ratte Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Stephen J. Ratte (Fairfax, Vermont), born in Burlington, Vermont, who passed away at the age of 87, on June 5, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stephen J. Ratte to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Maurice Ratte and Mary Ratte (King); his parents-in-law, Lucien and Simone Boissonneault (Brassard); his brothers-in-law, Bernard, Maurice and George Boissonneault; and his nieces and nephews, Maria, Amy, Michael and Alan Boissonneault.
He is survived by: his wife Pauline Boissonneault; his children, Denise Cota (Larry), Marc Ratte (Chantal), Stephanie Jenkins (Jeff), Bernard'Bert'Ratte (Jackie Odre), Michael Ratte and Jennifer Shepherd (David); his grandchildren, Benjamin Cota (Allison), Bethany Cota (Nick Deavitt), Carissa, Gabrielle Ratte, Dylan, Anna Whaley, Morgan, Jack Shepherd and Kayla Ratte; his great grandchildren, Nora, Beau, Briggs Deavitt, Caroline and Adelynn Cota; and his siblings-in-law, Rene (Priscilla), Giles Boissonneault (Carol) and Marie Boissonneault. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following charitable causes or to a charity of your choice: • Boys Town, 14100 Crawford St., Boystown, NE 68010,• Covenant House, 4618th Ave., New York, NY 10001,• St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105,• St. Joseph's Indian School, 1301 No Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325.
