MaDonna Jean (Martin) Lesage, age 80 of Colchester, VT, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from cancer and other health related problems at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT with her son and daughter by her side.

MaDonna was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ellizabeth (King) Martin, born on December 10, 1943 in St. Albans, VT. She married Richard Ernest Lesage on October 26th, 1964. Richard predeceased her on September 28th, 2017. They were married one month shy of 53 years.

MaDonna also went by Donna by her family and friends. She had many amazing talents. She was an awesome knitter, making beautiful hats, scarves, mittens, socks and blankets for her family. She was crafty, creating her own holiday decorations especially Halloween costumes for her family. She was a great cook. Everyone loved her creations especially her salads and Italian subs.

Some of her favorite things were Bingo, tending to her plants, watching Westerns, listening to Old Time Rock N Roll and dancing and having special coffee social time with her very dear best friend Mary Mongeon. She was a part time secretary for her husband's business, Lesage Fuels. She baby sat for family and friends and was a very loving stay at home wife and mother. Her family was her life and meant so much to her.

Besides her parents and husband Richard, she was also predeceased by her siblings: Joyce Lanoue, Phyllis Kelley and Norman Martin. She was also predeceased by her very dear friend Mary Mongeon.

She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Burlingame and her husband Dave of Colchester, her son Thomas Lesage and partner Beth Baillargeon also of Colchester and her beloved grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings Patricia Whitehead of Milton, VT and Dorothy Page of Liberty Hill, Texas, several relatives and good friends.

I want to give my thanks to the many friends and family who supported us during this time. Special thanks to the Hospice team in the field and at the McClure Miller Respite House. They made this transition peaceful and beautiful. They took great respectful loving care of mom and our family.

There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church, St. Peter Street in Winooski, VT on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery where Donna will be laid to rest next to her husband Richard. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

You may make donations in Donna's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, an organization Donna felt passionate about. You may also make donations to the McClure Miller Respite House by going to their website.