Virginia B. (Rogenski) Frenette BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. — Virginia B. (Rogenski) Frenette, 91, of Bellows Falls passed away on July 11, 2020, at Westwood Nursing Home in Keene, New Hampshire. She was born in Bellows Falls, the daughter of Anthony and Josephine (Golec) Rogenski. She was a graduate of Bellows Falls High School, class of 1947. She married Ernest J. Frenette Jr. in 1953, who predeceased her on July 4, 1988. Virginia worked at Robertson Paper Co., Whiting Milk Co., and Bragg Lumber Co. in her earlier years. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the Sacred Heart choir until they closed. She then became a member of St. Peter Church in North Walpole, New Hampshire. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Pauline Westcott of Chester, Vermont, and Corrinne (Kevin) Keefe of Bellows Falls; her granddaughters, Stephanie (Edward) Balestra, Amanda (Jason) Breakstone and Jennifer (Ryan) Pelletier; her great-grandchildren, Mary Balestra, Laila and Juliette Breakstone, and Jaxon and Reece Pelletier; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Virginia was predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Anthony Jr., Richard and Leon; and her sister, Pauline. There were no calling hours. A private funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Peter Church in North Walpole. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Westminster, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
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