Born
November 3, 1924
Burlington, Vermont

Parents
Narcisse “Nelson” & Delina
(Bouchard) Chagnon

Spouse
Lydia (Sweeney) Chagnon
Married June 12, 1948
Diane (Blanchard) Bessette Chagnon
Married Feb 13, 1982

Final Resting Place
January 1, 2005
New Mount Calvary Cemetery,
Burlington, Vermont

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Henry Leo Chagnon was born on November 3, 1924, in Burlington, Vermont. He is the twin brother of Nelson. He and Nelson were the last two children of Narcisse “Nelson” and Delina (Bouchard) Chagnon, nineth and tenth children.

Henry married Lydia Sweeney on June 12, 1948, in Burlington, Vermont. Lydia was born in 1930 in St. Albans, Vermont.
Henry and Lydia had seven children; six sons and 1 daughter, Robert James Chagnon 1947-2019, Henry Leo Chagnon, Jr., 1948-2008, Joseph Edward Chagnon, William Francis Chagnon, Randall Allen, Sr., Kathy Jane (Chagnon) Mayville, and James John Chagnon. Henry and Lydia divorced.

Henry married his second wife February 13, 1982, in Burlington, Vermont. Diane was born October 6, 1925, in Vermont.

Henry served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in the European Theater.

Henry was employed as a professional tractor trailer driver. He drove truck for T.A. Haigh Lumber Company and several other companies in the Burlington area.

Heney was a life member of the Howard Plant Post VFW #782. He enjoyed many things, especially traveling, sightseeing, card playing and simply being with family.

Henry is buried with his mother and twin brother Nelson in New Mount Calvary in Burlington, Vermont

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