Angela Mier

Angela Mier, 91, of Burlington and Essex Jct. passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 at her home.  She was born in La Cavada, Santander, Cantabria, Spain the daughter of Victoriano and Angela where she lived until 1958 when she met and married the love of her life Juan Mier originally of Hardwick, VT and together they moved to the US.  They initially lived in Burlington, then moved to Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, followed by Nassau Bahamas, and eventually settled again in Burlington on S Union St. where they lived for 53 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2024.  She is survived by children Juan III and wife Holly (LaFrance), Angelo and wife Barbara (Warrender) and grandchildren Victoria Mier and Rebecca Mier.

She was a devoted mother and parishioner of Christ the King parish (RC) in Burlington, and was always family focused. When the opportunity arose, she became a lunch lady at Adams School starting in 1974 until it closed in 1980 while also teaching Spanish to the kids on a volunteer basis there. She continued on as a lunch lady at Edmunds School until 1990 when her Scleroderma made it too difficult to use her fingers for work.

In staying connected with her and her husband’s Spanish roots the family spent several summers over the years in Spain where her sons were able to form and maintain close relationships with their Spanish relatives and overall culture.  

She earned her U.S. citizenship in 1983.

Beyond homemaker and raising her two sons, she extended her love to friends and family, acting as a trusted caregiver for their children and providing beloved afterschool care for her granddaughters.

She loved pedaling her 3-speed bicycle all around Burlington and on the bike path, loved relaxing in the sun at North beach or in the backyard, was an exceptional cook using her Spanish influence in every dish and was well known for her homemade french fries.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to Bayada Hospice. We are profoundly grateful to the Bayada team and the staff at Mansfield Place; their combined care allowed her to feel truly comfortable, supported, and loved throughout her final year and a half.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at 11:00AM at des Groseilliers Funeral Home, 97 Church St Hardwick VT, followed by a burial at the Hardwick Main Street Cemetery.

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