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Geraldine Remley Obituary
She was born on May 18, 1917, in Leominster, Mass., the daughter of Frederick W. Seaver and Bessie (Richmond) Seaver.
Her professional career was in the field of music education. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Lowell State College in 1939, a Masters of Education from Boston University in 1959, and 21 graduate credits from Boston, Harvard, Vermont, and Florida State universities between 1964 and 1968.
She taught music to students at the Northhampton, Mass., public schools from 1939-1950 and at the Newton, Mass., public schools from 1950-1970. In addition she sang as a soloist and in choirs and choruses and directed several choirs and choruses during her career days and following her retirement in 1970.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James H. Remley; Virginia Soule, five children; Nancy Arnold, husband; John Wood, wife and two children; Judith Fischer, Walter Wood, Jr., wife and three children; Randall Seaver, wife and two children, Barbara Schwahn, husband and two children; Stanley Seaver, wife and two children; Peter Seaver, wife and one child; Joanie King; Scott Seaver, wife and two children; stepdaughters Elaine R. Perachio, husband and three children; Sarah Jane Southmayd, husband, two children and two grandchildren: and stepson James H. Remley, Jr., wife and two daughters.
Her love of music inspired many students and gave enjoyment to family members, friends and people in every community in which she lived. A family memorial service will take place on May 5 in Leominster.
Donations in her memory may be made to Maine PBS or Augusta Fire and Rescue.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Barbara Phelps
May 3, 2007
Dear Jim,
I was so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. You have both been so very special people to me and I have wonderful memories of the times we had together over the years. You are in my prayers.
Love Barbara
Ruth Moore
April 30, 2007
so sorry to hear about Gerry. Hope you are feeling o.k. Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. My love Bill passed away March 24 very suddenly from a heart attack. Will try and find you this summer
Jane Jones
April 29, 2007
Jim, Debbie and family, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Jane JOnes
Mo Raymond
April 29, 2007
Dear Jim, i was saddened to read about the passing of Gerry. Her life was full of love,giving and receiving..my thoughts and prayers are with you . my regards to your son Jim and his wife....I have so many fond memories of my time at Granite hill. Fondly, Mo
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