Donald Brosseau passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at UVM Medical Center surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

Donald was born on March 21, 1945, to George and Bernadette (Kirby) Brosseau. He graduated from Winooski High School in 1963 and from there joined the Army. He served proudly for twenty-four years, four with the Army and twenty with the Vermont National Guard as a Military Personnel Technician. Additionally, he was a police officer in Winooski for three years and was also a Deputy Sheriff during this time. It was at this job, where he met the love of his life, Paulette (Potvin). Donald and Paulette were married on September 1, 1972, and lived happily for fifty-three years. Donald ended his working career as the Medical Supply Specialist at the Visiting Nurse Association. Donald spent his retirement spending time with his grandchildren and other close family members. Nothing pleased him more than being surrounded by those he loved the most.

Donald is survived by his wife, Paulette; his son Richard Brosseau and his partner, Kim Lunna; and his daughter, Laura Jenkins and her husband, Michael. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Cassandra, Logan and Emily Brosseau and Noah Jenkins; his brother Robert Brosseau and wife Deborah; his sisters Aline Pelkey, Suzanne Reynolds and husband Sid, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Bernadette Brosseau; two sisters, Annette Teft and Claire Williams; and brother Richard. He was also predeceased by two special brothers-in-law, Ernie Williams and Alan Leclair.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 11:30am at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski. Interment to follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Francis Xavier School. We would also like to take this time to thank all the nurses and LNA's on Baird 3 for all the care and support they gave to Donald in the last days of his life.