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Yvonne Simon Obituary

Yvonne V. Simon Mrs. Yvonne V. Simon, 92, passed away on October 16, 2010 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She resided at Simon Lane on Woodford Lake. Her death followed a long and courageous battle with cancer. Known to young people and children as Mimere (Grandmother). Yvonne maintained her painting activities until recently. Born and raised in Clarksburg, daughter of Albert and Zinaid (LaPlante) Brooks, she attended North Adams Schools. She was an active partner with her late husband, Marvin, whom she wed on Feb. 1, 1937, in his land development activities and in the early pioneering of Woodford Lake as a residential and vacation area. Together, they purchased and renovated low rent buildings in North Adams and she became an informal "counselor" to many of her tenants. She and Marvin raised three sets of children. Besides their children David, Maureen and Philip, they raised Mary and Warren McClendon as their own, and following the premature death of a daughter-in-law in 1978, opened their home to grandsons Matthew and Jonathan Simon. She and her husband quietly sponsored a German refugee family after World War II, helping bring them to the United States. Her long deferred ambition to oil paint was finally satisfied through her studies with Mr. DuBerg, a well-known Artist and teacher, in the 1960's. She exhibited portraits, landscapes and still-lifes throughout the area, winning several prizes. She was married for 64 years to Marvin until his death in 2001. Her interest in others, especially those in need continued unabated until the end. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Judith Simon, and Philip and Carol Simon. Her daughters, Maureen Higgins and son-in-law, Ron, and Mary Chalifoux and son-in-law, Glenn. She leaves her grandchildren including, granddaughters, Jennifer Sandquist, Kristin Simon, Jillian Simon, Yvette Chalifoux and Erin Pynes; six grandsons, Matthew and Jonathan Simon, Timothy Higgins and Aaron, Dean and Eric Chalifoux, and six great grandchildren. Her sister, and beloved friend, Lorraine Martin. She is pre-deceased by a son Warren, and her siblings, Oliver, Alice, Rachel, and Jeanette. FUNERAL NOTICE: Friends may call at the MAHAR AND SON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, October 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. when the family will be in attendance. The funeral will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Thursday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m. with a prayer and then from Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church at 11 a.m. where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Committal services will take place at the family lot in Southview Cemetery in North Adams, Mass. If friends desire contributions in memory of Yvonne may be made to the Patient Resource Fund at the Southwestern VT Regional Cancer Center through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.

Published by Bennington Banner from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, 2010.
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My Sincere condolences to the Simon family. I have fond memories of Aunt Yvonne, strong, caring and always with a laugh on her lips. I will keep you in my prayers.

Mark Trudeau

November 3, 2010

Yvonne has now journeyed to her Heavenly Place
Leaving behind much well missed spaced
Her Motherly wisdom and loving care
Was willingly offered for All to share
Family and Children were the core of her life
As They all shared the good times and also the strife
With Marv at her side a life They did fill
Working together to pay every bill
When time permitted an Artist Smock she would don
To paint Portraits, Still-Life and Landscapes of Yon
Her illnesses were fought with Determination and Grit
And daily Life faced with a smile and ready wit
When the time did come for the pain to cease
Yvonne's Spirit soared up to Heavenly Peace
Her Life-Long striving's were for Family Love and Sharing
May Yvonne's effort's be Honored with All Mutual Caring
Friend
Bob Cole

October 24, 2010

De Montréal chère cousine Lorraine de la part de toute ma famille nous t'offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Un départ c'est difficile surtout lorsque c'est quelqu'un de proche. Aux enfants de Yvonne nous partageons la tristesse du départ de leur chère maman.

Solange Prince

October 22, 2010

De Montréal chère cousine Lorraine de la part de toute ma famille nous t'offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Un départ c'est difficile surtout lorsque c'est quelqu'un de proche. Aux enfants de Yvonne nous partageons la tristesse du départ de leur chère maman.

Prince Solange

October 22, 2010

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in the memories you share of your time togther.

John and Linda Thompson
Woodford, VT

October 22, 2010

Without my Mimere, I would have never known the love of a grandmother. I am truly blessed to have had such an amazing lady in my families life. She will be greatly missed... Love you Mim, Yvette

Yvette Chalifoux

October 21, 2010

Deep condolences to David, Phillip, and Maureen, on your Mother's death. I remember her as newspaper carrier to her home in Clarksburg. She always fed me a snack as she was nearly the last house on a long route. David and I have had a 57-year enduring friendship. So sorry, folks.

NEIL GIROUX

October 20, 2010

Deep sympathy to Phil and his family on the death of his Mom. It's been a very long time since we were in touch but I clearly remember how beautiful and loving Yvonne was.

Ellen Dami

October 20, 2010

Aunt Yvonne, I love you.

Your nephew, Dick Brooks

October 20, 2010

To the Simon family,I am so sorry for your loss...she was an amazing lady! Special in everyway! Thoughts and prayers are with you!

Beth McLean

October 20, 2010

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. we will always remember the "good Times"
up up at Woodford.
Love and Hugs
John and linda Bartlett

October 19, 2010

Mimi was a wonderful person, she had a heart of gold, always a smile on her face even in the difficult times of her life. God bless her. My thoughts go out to David, Judy, Phil, Matt, Jay And Jen! Mimi is now our guardian angel!

Dee Hoag (Boutin)

October 19, 2010

So many memories over so many years. Especially THANKSGIVING. That I can think of Yvonne and smile at such a sad time says a lot. God bless you Yvonne. He certainly blessed us when he let you touch our lives for so many years.

Doug Wright

October 19, 2010

Matt and Jonathan I am sorry to hear about your grandma

Tracy Caron

October 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Simon family in regards to the passing of a wonderful and giving human being. I used to attend Mrs. Simon's house for Thanksgiving as a child back in the late 1980s and had not seen her in many years, but continued to hear about kindness from my father (who thought the world of her) over the years. Please accept my deepest sympathies and sorrow as I ask you to find the strengh to celebrate the long and loving life of Mrs. Simon.

Matthew Wright
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, VA

October 18, 2010

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