Edward John Lesage, 51, passed away on Sunday March 27, 2016 of natural causes following a brief illness. Ed was born in Burlington to Louis Guy and Emily (Bissette) Lesage, of Winooski, on November 2, 1964. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church. Ed attended St Francis Xavier School and Rice Memorial High School, graduating in 1982.

Ed was formerly employed at Twincraft Corp. and Koffee Kup Bakery, where he was recognized as a hard worker. Ed enjoyed all sports, especially football, hockey, and auto racing, as well as hunting and fishing. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted mother Emily, his beloved three daughters: Heather (Jerry), Ashley (Shawn) and Alexis, four grandchildren: Connor, Addyson, Carter and Keagan, siblings: Louis Jr (Bonnie), Joyce (G. Paul) Irving, Doug (Deb) and Jerry (Laura); nieces Kristin, Lindsay, Lauren, Sarah, and Olivia Lesage, Laurie (Tom) Pogel, and Leslie (Alex) Krigstein, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousin, extended family and countless friends. He was predeceased by his father, a grandson and his grandparents.

The family would like to express gratitude to Ed's special friend and caretaker Dale Leclair.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM Friday April 1, 2016 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Winooski. Interment will be at St Francis Xavier Cemetery, Winooski. Donations in Ed's memory may be made to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. Arrangements are under the care of LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Condolences may be shared at www.lavignefuneralhome.com.