Jericho, VT

Grace Brunelle passed away after a long illness on Feb. 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents Alfred & Mary Key and by her sister Marie Key. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr., her daughter Sarah Galle, her twin sister Bernadette & husband James Marshall, her brother Alfred Key & wife Raylene Potter, her sister Catherine & husband David Pontbriand and many nieces, nephews & cousins. Grace will forever be so loved and deeply cherished.

Grace was born on February 12, 1955 in Waco, Texas to Alfred and Mary and spent her early childhood in Bay Shore, Long Island. At age 11 her family moved to Winooski, Vermont and in 1973 she graduated from Rice Memorial High School. She went on to graduate from Champlain College as a Dental Assistant. Later, she became the assistant manager of the Old Mill Kitchen Company. In 1983, she married her second husband, Robert. They enjoyed 42 years of wedded bliss.

Grace was Brilliant! She quickly mastered many different and difficult processes to bring to life what she held in her imagination. Her skills included stained glass, card making, fiber arts, quilting, creating art books, digital art, cooking, knitting, and water color painting. All these she mastered and gave as a gift to us.

Whether it was learning to play the dulcimer or speak Hebrew or weave fibers into a work of art, it was always a creation of love. Our time together as a family, sampling her handiwork, created deep memories and deeply enriched our lives. Grace valued her faith, family & friends above all.

Although she endured many illnesses and years of poor health, Grace managed to maintain an optimistic attitude and a child-like sense of curiosity. She had a very deep Christian faith and led many to the Lord. Grace was very outgoing and made friends easily wherever she went.

The family wishes to thank the UVM Medical Center Medical ICU team for their incredible care and compassion towards Grace.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Facial Pain Association (formerly The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association) https:facialpainassociation.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/8NDR96EK. Please click on "Dedicate My Donation" to write in Grace's name.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, February 14, from 11am-1pm with a memorial service starting at 1:00pm at LaVigne Funeral & Cremation Service, 132 Main St., Winooski. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.