Louise McElroy

Louise Annette Helen McElroy

1927-2017

St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Louise Annette Helen McElroy, age 89, formerly of Railroad Street passed away at the St. J. Health & Rehab on February 9, 2017, in St. Johnsbury, VT.

Louise was born on September 16, 1927, in Albany, VT, daughter to the late Edward and Josephine (Bo) Gile.  She grew up in Albany.  She worked as a sales clerk at Grants and Hovey’s in St. Johnsbury for many years.

Louise loved to go on walks and go shopping.  She enjoyed spending time with her friends and working in her flower garden at her home on South Main Street.  Louise was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast.  Louise was a quiet presence, kind and dependable.  She always put her family first, spending many days with her sisters and brother and at family gatherings.

Louise had no children but did take a strong liking to her neighbor’s children, Lisa Stuart and Jerry Cote, and they enjoyed spending time with her and her husband, Armand.

She is survived by her sisters: Margaret Wright of St. Johnsbury, Laura Gonyaw of Barton, VT, and Rena Young of CT.  Louise is also survived by long-time best friend Marion Bennett of Lyndonville.

Louise was predeceased by her husband Armond McElroy; brothers: John and Ernest Gile; and sisters: Marie Chiovetti, Rose Sanville, Bertha Shortsleeve and Alice Voyer.

A graveside memorial service will be held at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery on St. John's Street in the spring at 2 pm on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

Memorial donations may be made in Louise’s name to the NEK Council on Aging, 481 Summer St., Suite 101, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.saylesfh.com.