Michael Paul Quesnel

Cornwall

Michael Paul Quesnel Sr., Age 80 died October 8, 2021 following a very

brief illness. He was born July 26, 1941 in Middlebury, the son of Paul

and Ida (Ryan) Quesnel. A 1960 graduate of Middlebury Union High School,

Michael took pride in hosting the latest class reunion at his home in

Cornwall that he built using the skills he acquired throughout his life.

He worked for Fred Wyman Logging and Pratt & Whitney in New Haven, CT for

a number of years before being a lineman for the Job Corps. At age 40

Michael then perused general construction, starting his own company, Mike

Quesnel General Construction until his "retirement" in 2016, but he was

born to stay busy and never really hung up his tool belt.

Mike was proud of his accomplishments and hobbies, he enjoyed sharing

these skills and interests with those around him. Whether it was serving

his local select board for over 20 years in Cornwall and counting ballots

with his daughter or dancing the evening away in his newest hobby in the

last 10 years, western style square dancing while serving as president of

a local county square dancers association. Mike enjoyed serving the

community and making the best of every day, staying as young as his body

would allow. In his younger years he could be found lending out his tent

for functions, especially family, as his lineage was of great importance

to him. Seasonally Mike could be found outside most often, watching

grandchildren swim in his pool, gardening, going hunting and fishing, down at his sugar house boiling up sap or harvesting honey from his hives with family around helping. Michael was known for his craftmanship in building, attention to detail, and his willingness to share what motivated him to those around. But most recent years for his zest for life and making sure to spend each day to its fullest. This past summer was one of his busiest since Covid let up on restrictions and he met his soul mate, Doris Roberts. He spent the summer dancing and going to diners, falling in love and loving life.

Michael is survived by two sons, Michael Quesnel Jr. and wife Lisa of

Bridport and John Quesnel and wife Abigail of Cornwall, a daughter Donna

Quesnel and husband Dave Munson of Cornwall and a brother Richard Quesnel

of Michigan, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces,

nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his parents and

two brothers, Alan and Francis Quesnel.

Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home, 26 Franklin Street

Brandon, VT Monday October 11, 2021 from 5-7 PM

Service at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home, 26 Franklin Street Brandon,

VT Tuesday October 12, 2021 10:15 AM

A private family graveside service to follow

Memorial contributions can be made to:

Lake Champlain Squares at lakechamplainsquares.org

Cast Off 8's Square Dance Club at castoff8s.com

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