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BRANDON:
Rollande Lucille Bryant, age 89, passed peacefully May 15, 2023, at the home of her care provider in Bristol. Rollande was born in Irasburg on September 24, 1933. She was the daughter of Roland and Marie (Messier) Demers. She was a graduate of Fair Haven High School, class of 1952. September 20, 1952, she married Robert Bryant, Sr, in St. John’s Catholic Church in Castleton. They made their home in Wallkill, NY for several years before coming to Brandon. She had been a cook at Otter Valley Union High School for over 20 years. She retired in 1998. She enjoyed Bowling and Arts and Crafts.
She is survived by 3 daughters; Linda M. Bryant of Burlington, Tina L. Boyd and her husband David of Forest Dale and Susan E. Bryant of Foristell, MO, 2 sons; Robert W. Bryant, Jr of Walden, NY and Michael C. Bryant of Poughkeepsie, NY. 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband; Robert Bryant, Sr on January 10, 2016, and her brother; Leo Paul Demers.
A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Brandon. Rev. Maurice Moreau, pastor of Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church will officiate.
A special thanks to; Heather Shepard, for opening her home to our mom and showering her with love, support and kindness.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.