Louise Mary "St. George" PlantAge: 83 • CharlotteLouise Mary "St. George" PlantDearest mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, went to be with the Lord after a prolonged illness. She died peacefully in her sleep, at her Charlotte Vermont home, surrounded by her three daughters on the evening of March 10, 2017.She was born on March 5, 1934, to Walter St. George and Alma (Parker) St. George in her childhood home in Charlotte, Vermont. Not long after graduating from Burlington High School, she met her sweetheart, Richard Alan Plant. Richard Alan Plant served in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a Beachmaster: ship to shore radioman. Louise met Richard at New York Life where they both worked, where their courtship began. They were married on May 29th, 1954 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Charlotte, Vermont.Louise was a quiet, private person. She enjoyed working on her many perennial gardens, fruit trees, and especially in her peony beds. She also was an avid bird watcher and naturalist. Her love for the outdoors began with childhood romps on her parent's farm with her constant companion, Lucia her younger sister. Louise and Lucia remained close throughout their lives. They built their homes beside the farm they grew up on. They raised their families together. They began each morning at 6:30 with shared coffee together at Louise's home, and ended each evening with their continued "good nights" of fondness and love even on Louise's last day.Louise was predeceased by her father and mother, and Frank St. George, "dad", her half-sister, Olive Karpenski, and Louise's husband, Richard Alan Plant. She is also survived by her children: Rachel Plant and husband Richard Shappy of New Haven, Vermont. Michele Alderman and husband Don of Williston, Vermont. She is survived also by her daughter Renee Plant and her partner Lucas Adler of Charlotte, Vermont.She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nathan Shappy and his wife Jasmina (Wald) Shappy of Winooski, Vermont; Sarah (Shappy) Huizenga, and her husband Matthew of Monkton, Vermont. Anthony Curtis II and his wife Stephanie of New Haven, Vermont, and Danielle (Curtis) Babenco and husband Sergio of Hinesburg, Vermont.She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Arya Huizenga, Harper Curtis, Haley Dupont, and Ethan Ramsey)In addition, she is survived by her loving sister, Lucia (St. George) Plante of Charlotte Vermont, and Lucia's children: Louise's nephew Paul B Plante II, Samantha (Plante) Lee, and Andrea (Plante) Messer: to whom she was their second mother. She is also survived by her first cousin, Morris Parker of Washington D.C.We feel deep love and gratitude to Aunt Lucia, who cared for our mom for the past ten years~ each day and every day. You kept your promise~ Love knows no bounds. "I love you most"Thanks also to the many caregivers, the VNA nurses, Ashley, Brittany, and Courtney. A heartfelt thank you to Gordon Gieg M.D. and Zail Berry M.D.There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian will be held at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel, in Charlotte Vermont, on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 11:00 am. A light luncheon will follow at the vestry. Funeral arrangements were made by Lavigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Winooski, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Humane Society in your area. Condolences may be shared at www.lavignefuneralhome.com. Visit burlingtonfreepress.com/obituaries to Express condolences and sign the guest book.