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MYRTLE P. (MCROY) SISCO - JEFFERSONVILLE - Myrtle (McRoy) Sisco, 83, passed away from this world April 6, 2013. She was born in Mobile, Ala., July 18, 1929, daughter of the late Leslie G. and Louise (Pringle) McRoy Sr. Myrtle graduated from the City Hospital School of Nursing in Mobile, and was a night supervisor of that hospital until she joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. She was stationed at St. Albans Navy Hospital in Long Island, where she met and married her husband of 50 years, Donald Sisco. After their service, they moved to Don's home state, New York. Myrtle worked in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern and Tuxedo Memorial Hospital in Tuxedo, N.Y. They moved to Jeffersonville in 1965, when Don joined IBM. Myrtle was Central Vermont Head Start Medical Director for 10 years, and worked as the nurse in various centers in Lamoille County. Later, she worked at the two nursing homes in Morrisville, until she retired in 1993. Myrtle was a dedicated member of the American Legion. She was awarded lifetime membership by Post 35 many years ago, and was elected Legionnaire of the year by the Department of Vermont, 2001. Myrtle loved her family and is survived by two sons, Gary (Bronwyn) of Kentucky, and John (Lucy) of Maine; two daughters, Leslyn "Sissy" (Ken Pepion) of Colorado, and Margaret (Andrew Fraser) of Johnson; grandchildren, Leah Pepion, Andrea and Kyle Myers. She has one brother living, Millard McRoy (Muriel); and sister-in-law, Juanita McRoy, both of Alabama; many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Alan Sisco (Shelia) of Derby; and special friend and honorary son, Brian "Henry" Wells of Waterville. She was also predeceased by her husband, Donald in 2003; two sisters, Fannie and Cecile; and three brothers, Leslie G. Jr., Robert and Arthur McRoy Sr. The family requests no services to be held. Memorial contributions in Myrtle's memory may be made to the American Legion, Dept of VT, P.O. Box 396, Montpelier, VT 05601, for the Legionnaire Assistance Fund. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Apr. 8, 2013.
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I just learned today of your Mother's passing. I am so so sorry to have missed her memorial. You must know how dear both she and Don were to my parents and how good they were to us when we lost Daddy. Know you have the love and prayers of all Bill and Mary Burt's family....Joy

April 21, 2013

The Longe family sends you our condolences.
We were all friends. Many wonderful memories of Myrtle and Don.
Wally,Verna,Sam,Jay,Jim and Liddy.

The Longes

April 16, 2013

In the summer of 1952 I was a brand new intern at City Hospital. Two interns and two nurses were selected to be a medical presence on Dauphin Island for the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo that lasted for a long weekend. Myrtle and I were part of the team. She was an excellent nurse and real Southern Lady. This is wonderful closure for me in my 89th year. I had always wondered where she went after City Hospital. Thank you so much for putting this in the newspaper. God bless you all.

Sidney Phillips MD

April 12, 2013

Love and Praqyers to all of Myrtle's family.She was a great friend and will be missed. Alberta Clokey & Frank Reed

Alberta Clokey

April 12, 2013

Our thought go out to the family.

Gary & Carol Hopper

April 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Myrtle will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. She will be especially be missed and remembered by her fellow American Legion Members of Mt. Mansfield Post #35 Cambridge/Jeffersonville, Vt. Thank You for your years of service to your country,state, community and fellow Veterans.
Gary L. Hopper
CMDR American Legion
MT. Mansfield Post # 35

Gary L Hopper

April 9, 2013

John, Lucy and Family - We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. While we have never met Myrtle, we have adored her son John since he met his wife Lucy, our cousin. Knowing John, we can tell that Myrtle was a caring, intelligent and genuine force for all of those she touched. A real gift! Our thoughts are with you.
xoxoxo
The Beck Family, Waterbury Center

April 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. To all you children and family's.

Myron @barbara Lafountain

April 8, 2013

Myrtle enriched our lives tremendously. We remember her sense of humor, unselfish thought of others and of course her wonderful cooking. We're forever thankful that John shares a number of her specialities. May all of your wonderful memories of Myrtle live forever in your hearts.
Warmest Hugs,

Ernie and Brenda Norton

April 8, 2013

To the entire family, We are so sorry to hear about Myrtle. If there is anything we could possible do, please let us know. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Charlie & Paula Turner

April 8, 2013

Margaret and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May all your memories bring you comfort at this time and keep her forever close in your hearts.

Donna Bourgeois

April 8, 2013

So sorry for your loss Gary, Sissy, Maggie and Johnny. I will miss your mom. Ill miss her emails. Now that I live so far away it was our way to keep in touch. She was such a good friend of my moms, and helped her through alot of tough times, as she did me. We had alot of holiday meals with your family, and what a terrific cook Myrtle was! I have alot of memories that Ill keep in my heart forever. She will be missed.

Joanne Mckenna Simoneau

April 8, 2013

Margaret and Family. Never easy my thoughts go with you.

Joe Allaire

April 8, 2013

Margaret & Family,

So deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this most difficult time. May her spirit surround you in all the little things.

Lisa & Mark Wood and family

April 8, 2013

Well Margaret....her bus showed & you all lovingly saw to it that she was placed on board & off on her next journey. Thinking of you Lynn

April 8, 2013

So sorry for your loss, I worked with Myrtle at the Dumont Convalesent nursing home many yrs. ago. I so enjoyed working with her and I have many memories of her. That cheese cake she would make was something else. God Bless you all, Linda Clark

April 8, 2013

Margaret and family, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Keep the memories of her in your heart and she will always be with you!

Sandy DuBois

April 8, 2013

Margaret and family,
So sorry for your lost. May she be at peace. Thinking of you.

Rod and Laura Russin

April 8, 2013

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