Norbert G. Lessard, 89DERBY, VT - Norbert G. Lessard, 89, of Derby, VT, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 9, 2016 in Newport. He was born on July 11, 1927 in North Troy to Henry and Anna (Fecteau) Lessard. On June 28, 1969 he married Rita (Midge) Risicato who survives him. Norbert worked on the family farm in his younger years and farming was dear to his heart.He moved to Massachusetts in 1961 where he worked as a material handler for 15 years at the Colonial Press and 15 years at Weetabix both in Clinton, MA. He retired in 1992 and moved back to Vermont in 2004.He attended Sacred Heart Schools and was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church.Among his hobbies, he enjoyed camping, farming, loved cars, and going to the family farm. He loved to tease his nieces and nephews, had a great sense of humor, and spending time with his family and friends.He is survived by his wife Rita (Midge) Lessard of Derby, VT, by sisters: Sister Henrietta Lessard, Jeannine Lessard, and Eleanor Test, and by his nieces and nephews: Irene Levangie, Denise and Tom Johnson, Thomas Lessard, Donald Lessard, Pat and Scott Laber, Susan Keysar, Tom and Mary Tetreault, Margaret and Mike Derick, Richard and Sue Tetreault, Kim Harrison Blackwell, Roger Lessard, Evelyn Lessard and David, Jim and Janet Lessard, Bobby and Dee Lessard, Eddie and Barbara Lessard, and Greg and Robin Lessard. He was predeceased by the following sisters: Laurence Lessard, Sister Rita Lessard, and Georgette Tetreault, brothers: Paul, Dominic, John, Jules, and Philip Lessard, by niece and nephews: Theresa Harrison, Ronnie Lessard, Scottie Keysar, and Michael Harrison.Friends may call from 9:00-10:30 A.M. on Monday December 19, 2016 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport followed by funeral services at St. Edward's Catholic Church at 11:00 A.M. where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mater Dei Parish, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.