Obituary for Simone Felty
Simone Marie-Ange Boisvert Felty
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Simone Felty. Simone was
born in Kingsbury, Quebec on October 12, 1930, the daughter of Alcide and Regina
Boisvert. She had 8 sisters. When she was 9, the family moved to Newport, VT so her
dad could work on the railroad. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic school from
elementary through high school, graduating as the Senior class valedictorian. She was
chosen as Newport’s Winter Carnival Queen and received many gifts and accolades.
After high school, she started working as a dental assistant for Dr. Hamilton. Simone
came from a musical family, and she began singing at a young age and was performing in
bands by the time she was in high school. She auditioned for the Arthur Godfrey Talent
Show with her sisters Annette and Anita.
She met and married Allen Felty and gave birth to a daughter, Sheryl, whom she had a
close relationship with for her entire life.
Simone moved to Burlington, VT to work at the University of VT while she also
continued her singing career. In the 1960s, she sang with many notable jazz bands. In the
1970s, Simone met her lifelong friend, Connie Leean Seraphine and they began
performing together singing and playing guitar. She auditioned for Mercury Records in
1973. In the mid 70s, Simone formed a duo with Jeff Wheel called Sweet Melody and
they entertained at many resorts and clubs. In the 80s, Simone and Jerry Lavene formed
a band called Night Magic. Simone was always willing to give of herself and she sang at
many weddings for family and friends. She wrote and recorded many songs throughout
her lifetime, and she also wrote a musical play, Spirit Man.
Simone had a deep Catholic faith, and she loved collecting religious statues and relics
during her many trips to Italy with her dear friend, Barb Tognelli Klein. She made several
religious pilgrimages over the years to Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorje, Padre Pio, St
Francis, John of God and more. She had a natural gift of psychic ability and healing and
used these talents to help many people. She lived a life of service and will be greatly
missed.
She wrote her autobiography, My Journey into 3 Worlds: Physical, Psychic and Spiritual.
This book shares her legacy with the world.
Simone is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Felty, her husband, Gill Daudelin and their
son Malachi. She is also survived by seven sisters: Annette, Noella, Angele, Alice, Suzie,
Jeanne and Gail. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Anita. She loved to
sing songs and tell stories to her many special nieces and nephews who called her Aunt
Simmie. She had many good friends whom she enjoyed spending time with. She
treasured each one of you.
Simone was a strong woman and trailblazer her entire life.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Burlington, VT on
Friday, April 21 at 1pm.There will be a wake from 10-12am on Friday, April 21
LaVigne’s Funeral Home, Winooski, VT. A reception will follow after the mass. Family
and friends are invited to attend to share their stories about Simone.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Simone Felty. Simone was
born in Kingsbury, Quebec on October 12, 1930, the daughter of Alcide and Regina
Boisvert. She had 8 sisters. When she was 9, the family moved to Newport, VT so her
dad could work on the railroad. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic school from
elementary through high school, graduating as the Senior class valedictorian. She was
chosen as Newport’s Winter Carnival Queen and received many gifts and accolades.
After high school, she started working as a dental assistant for Dr. Hamilton. Simone
came from a musical family, and she began singing at a young age and was performing in
bands by the time she was in high school. She auditioned for the Arthur Godfrey Talent
Show with her sisters Annette and Anita.
She met and married Allen Felty and gave birth to a daughter, Sheryl, whom she had a
close relationship with for her entire life.
Simone moved to Burlington, VT to work at the University of VT while she also
continued her singing career. In the 1960s, she sang with many notable jazz bands. In the
1970s, Simone met her lifelong friend, Connie Leean Seraphine and they began
performing together singing and playing guitar. She auditioned for Mercury Records in
1973. In the mid 70s, Simone formed a duo with Jeff Wheel called Sweet Melody and
they entertained at many resorts and clubs. In the 80s, Simone and Jerry Lavene formed
a band called Night Magic. Simone was always willing to give of herself and she sang at
many weddings for family and friends. She wrote and recorded many songs throughout
her lifetime, and she also wrote a musical play, Spirit Man.
Simone had a deep Catholic faith, and she loved collecting religious statues and relics
during her many trips to Italy with her dear friend, Barb Tognelli Klein. She made several
religious pilgrimages over the years to Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorje, Padre Pio, St
Francis, John of God and more. She had a natural gift of psychic ability and healing and
used these talents to help many people. She lived a life of service and will be greatly
missed.
She wrote her autobiography, My Journey into 3 Worlds: Physical, Psychic and Spiritual.
This book shares her legacy with the world.
Simone is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Felty, her husband, Gill Daudelin and their
son Malachi. She is also survived by seven sisters: Annette, Noella, Angele, Alice, Suzie,
Jeanne and Gail. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Anita. She loved to
sing songs and tell stories to her many special nieces and nephews who called her Aunt
Simmie. She had many good friends whom she enjoyed spending time with. She
treasured each one of you.
Simone was a strong woman and trailblazer her entire life.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Burlington, VT on
Friday, April 21 at 1pm.There will be a wake from 10-12am on Friday, April 21
LaVigne’s Funeral Home, Winooski, VT. A reception will follow after the mass. Family
and friends are invited to attend to share their stories about Simone.