Jo Boyce Fairfax, Vermont Obituary

Jo Boyce

Jo Ann (Lamberson) Boyce Underhill Jo Ann (Lamberson) Boyce, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013, with her family by her side at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in Cheesequake, NJ, on September 16, 1944, daughter of the late Millard and Esther (Wood) Lamberson. She married her childhood sweetheart William Boyce on October 23, 1965, in Marlboro, NJ. Jo Ann loved visiting with friends, family, and especially her grandchildren. She also attended Essex Alliance Church. Although being diagnosed with MS thirty three years ago, she lived a full life. Jo Ann was fortunate enough to be able to travel across the country and onto Alaska with her husband and close friends, John and Ramona Labrie. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years William Boyce of Underhill; Three daughters: Kimberly Cleary and husband Tom of NH; Kelly Boyce and husband Patrick Lessard of NH; Amy Scharf and husband Rick of VT; her sisters Nancy Falco and husband Richard of FL; Wendy Prior and husband James of NJ; a brother Wayne Lamberson and wife Pattie of NJ; seven grandchildren: Devin and Abigail Cleary; Kayla and Cameron Monahan; Thomas Lessard; Eleanor and Brycen Scharf; special friend Marie Bourdeau; many cousins, nieces, nephews, faithful companion “Ruby”; a multitude of friends and a group of special “Angels” who visited her weekly. She was also predeceased by her brother Mark Lamberson. Jo Ann’s family extends a special thank you to the spectacular care and guidance of the FAHC Medical ICU staff. We also want to thank the VNA nurses for the extraordinary care given to Jo Ann over the last two years. Visiting hours will be held on Friday December 13, 2013 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 14, 2013 at Essex Alliance Church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Moore officiating. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Jo Ann’s memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Rd., Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.
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Jo Ann (Lamberson) Boyce Underhill Jo Ann (Lamberson) Boyce, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013, with her family by her side at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in Cheesequake, NJ, on September 16, 1944, daughter of the late Millard and Esther (Wood) Lamberson. She married her childhood sweetheart William Boyce on October 23, 1965, in Marlboro, NJ. Jo Ann loved visiting with friends, family, and especially her grandchildren. She also attended Essex Alliance Church. Although being diagnosed with MS thirty three years ago, she lived a full life. Jo Ann was fortunate enough to be able to travel across the country and onto Alaska with her husband and close friends, John and Ramona Labrie. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years William Boyce of Underhill; Three daughters: Kimberly Cleary and husband Tom of NH; Kelly Boyce and husband Patrick Lessard of NH; Amy Scharf and husband Rick of VT; her sisters Nancy Falco and husband Richard of FL; Wendy Prior and husband James of NJ; a brother Wayne Lamberson and wife Pattie of NJ; seven grandchildren: Devin and Abigail Cleary; Kayla and Cameron Monahan; Thomas Lessard; Eleanor and Brycen Scharf; special friend Marie Bourdeau; many cousins, nieces, nephews, faithful companion “Ruby”; a multitude of friends and a group of special “Angels” who visited her weekly. She was also predeceased by her brother Mark Lamberson. Jo Ann’s family extends a special thank you to the spectacular care and guidance of the FAHC Medical ICU staff. We also want to thank the VNA nurses for the extraordinary care given to Jo Ann over the last two years. Visiting hours will be held on Friday December 13, 2013 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 14, 2013 at Essex Alliance Church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Moore officiating. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Jo Ann’s memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Rd., Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

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Dec
13
Visitation
Friday, December 13 2013
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Essex Chapel
57 Main St.
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05452
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14
Service
Saturday, December 14 2013
11:00 AM
Essex Alliance Church
37 Old Stage Rd.
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT 05452
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