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Josephine McWilliams Obituary
1919-2012
HANOVER, NH - Josephine Smith McWilliams, 92, of Hanover, NH, and formerly of Woodstock, VT, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
She was born on December 24, 1919, the daughter of Frank and Nelle (Fitts) DeWitt Smith, in Pasadena, Calif.
On June 26, 1940, she was married to John McWilliams. Soon after their wedding they moved to Pittsfield, Mass., and then Williamstown, Mass., before retiring in the Woodstock, Vt. area in 1974.
Josephine was very involved in the Berkshire Garden Club and was a member of the Junior League. She was an avid needleworker.
She is survived by son John McWilliams IV and wife Nancy Marshall of McClellanville, S.C.; daughter Carol Gibson and husband George Gibson of Burlington, Vt.; son David McWilliams and wife Rachel Kurland of South Strafford, Vt.; daughter Patricia McWilliams of Middletown Springs, Vt.; seven grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and four nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by her husband of 61 years and grandson John Julian McWilliams.
Services and interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, 4832 Vermont 44, West Windsor, VT 05062 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.
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Randy Ries
June 7, 2012
My wife Debra and I were introduced to Jo and her family two years ago. We walked her beloved dog Whitney when Jo became unable to do so herself. It was an honor and a privilege to do so. We miss her a great deal. Take care, Jo.
With fondness,
Randy and Debra
May 25, 2012
Oh, how I remember this dear lady when we first moved to Williamstown and lived in John and Jo's little school house. Never had we been so welcomed--even Trotter, who eat my cheesecake and Poe, their cat, made us decide to never leave that part of town. I owe those two people so much. I shall visit them in the beautiful little South W'mst'n cemetery with flowers. With many happy memories of John and JO-with love,Carolyn Umlauf
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