Laurette Alma Fillion, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, following a short illness. She was born in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 14, 1925, the daughter of the late Allen and Marie (Fortier) Fillion. Laurette was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy in St. Johnsbury. After graduation, she was employed at John Hancock Insurance Company in St. Johnsbury. When the local office was closed, she was transferred to Burlington in 1962. She later retired in 1986, after 41 years of service as Assistant Office Manger. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Burlington. Laurette also enjoyed volunteering time at St. Anthony's Church thrift shop. She is survived by her two brothers, Leo Fillion of Burlington, and Joseph Fillion and Mary Alice of Tampa, Fla.; and three nephews, Mark, Thomas and Danny Fillion. Laurette was predeceased by her brother, Maurice Fillion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church in Burlington. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, 261 Shelburne Road, in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.