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Nira Gherardi Obituary
Born Feb. 15, 1935, in Barre City, she was the daughter of George and Lena (Colombo) Anderson.
She attended Barre schools, graduating from Spaulding High School in 1953. In 1955, she graduated from Becker College in Worcester, Mass. as a medical secretary. She used this training throughout her life, working for several area physicians.
On Aug. 3, 1957, she married Albert Gherardi Jr. They later divorced.
She volunteered at the Central Vermont Medical Center registration desk and the Aldrich Public Library and was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She particularly enjoyed her grandchildren.
Her memberships include the Barre Congregational Church and the Philomathian Club.
Survivors include her son, Mark Gherardi and his wife, Martha and daughter Paula Plante and her husband, Ron, all of Barre Town. Grandchildren are Paige and Max Gherardi and Keith and Daniel Plante. Also surviving is her brother George Anderson and his wife, Judy and his children David and Ron Anderson and Joanne Garibaldi.
Her funeral will be held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Barre Congregational Church.
Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street on Friday from 6 – 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Aldrich Public Library 6 Washington Street, Barre VT 05641.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Nira Gherardi
Marian DuBois
February 8, 2010
Mark and Paula,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I haven't seen her in several years, but remember fondly when we were neighbors. You are in my prayers.
Wilma Thompson
February 3, 2010
Dear Paula & Mark (and families),
Our sympathy!
We were so sorry to hear about your loss.
God Bless,
Wilma & Bob
Jim Corning
February 2, 2010
My condolences to Paula, Mark and your families. Thinking of your mom takes me back to a special period of time growing up in Barre. There is only one Nira and I'm glad to have known her. Take care.
Judy& Bob Rivard
February 2, 2010
Mark, Paula and family,(Max)
We were very sorry to hear about your mom's passing.We will miss Nira's smiling face greeting us at the hospital.Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Denise (Perreault) Taylor
February 1, 2010
Dear Paula and Mark,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families on the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of your mother from our times at your home and camp. She always had a special smile when she was volunteering at CVH. I hope that time and memories will ease your sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Karen LaGue
January 30, 2010
Dear Paula,Mark,George and Families,
The hardest part of living away is when something happens to the friends you love you can't always be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you have many fond memories of Nira as I do myself. She will always have a special place in our hearts.
Thinking of you,
Karen
Cathy Systo
January 29, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Some of my best high school memories are of times we spent at your house and your camp on Woodbury. I'm sure you will miss her dearly, hold your memories close as they will bring you comfort and strength. You are in my thoughts.
Cathy Couture Systo
Cindy Martin
January 29, 2010
Mark, Martha and family,
A Mother's Love is for all eternity.
May the love Nira had for you surround you and help you through this difficult time and all the years to come.
January 29, 2010
Paula, Ron, Mark and Martha; I remember many happy times at Dr.Moore's office with your mom and I enjoyed seeing her face at the volunteer desk for patient registration. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. She will be missed by a lot of people. Margaret Doyle
Cindy Lemieux
January 29, 2010
George, Mark, Paula & Family
You are all in my thoughts and Prayers.
May you think about all of the nice Memories you have of Nira, to bring you comfort.
January 29, 2010
We want all of Nira's family to know
that we have admired her for her courage and dedication during her battle these past years. She was an amazing lady.
May you all find comfort in your memories of her.
Cyndy & Ray Rouleau
Robin Rouleau-Walsh
January 28, 2010
Dear Mark, Martha, Paula and Ron,
I'm sorry about your Mom. I understand your pain. I miss my Mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Warm regards, Robin Rouleau-Walsh
Kathy Jo Virge
January 28, 2010
Mark, Martha, Paula, and family
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Andrea and David Lucey
January 28, 2010
Dear Paula and Mark (and family), we are very sorry to hear about your Mom. The fondest memories are those from the times we spent at Woodbury Pond and she was always there. What fun we had! We treasure those times. She was a kind a gentle person and will be missed. We are thinking of you.
Bonnie (Brown) Olson
January 28, 2010
Dear Mark and Paula,
I want to extend my sympathy to you and your families at this time of great loss. Your mother was a lovely lady and I am sure you will always treasure the memories you have. I met your mom about a year ago and found her to be so extraordinarily witty, fun and kind. I will be thinking of you in the days ahead sending prayers, hugs.
Rusty Atkinson
January 28, 2010
Paula, Mark & Family
I wish there were some kinds of words someone could say to make things better at this most difficult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are for you and may God Bless you and sustain you in the days ahead, and bless you with his peace.
Rusty & Kris
Bob & Candy Parker
January 28, 2010
Paula and family.We are sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts are with you.
January 28, 2010
To Mark, Paula, George and family.
Our condolences to you all at this sad time. Your mom was a dear friend and her lessons of how to enjoy life in spite of any adversities and to face them with courage is a lesson for all of us. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. May great memories of the happy times be of comfort to you now.
Roberta and Don Fuller
Nokomis, Florida
Brett Acebo
January 28, 2010
My Dear Friends,
When the world turns us upside down it's best to hang on tightly to each other. Your mom did a wonderful job in teaching you the importance of family. Nira was such an individual and she passed on to you all the ideals of integrity and sincerity. She will be greatly missed. In each other you will always see her and be comforted. My love and thoughts are with all of you.
~ Brett
January 28, 2010
Mark and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Drew, Kara and Elsie
January 28, 2010
Dear George, Mark,Paula and Famly,
So sorry for the loss of your "Loved One". Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your treasured memories help sustain you through your grief.
Andre & Sherry LaPrade
Palmetto, FL
Jo Perreault
January 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She was a very nice lady, friend and neighbor in past years. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jo (Ziter) Perreault
Jenna & Jeff Pereira
January 28, 2010
To Mark and Family and Paula and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Lynn Provasi
January 28, 2010
Paula & family. My condolences. It was an privilege to know your mother (grandmother). She was such a whirlwind! How she loved to travel! I'll never forget her excitement in sharing her experiences of the hot air balloons in Albuquerque. Nira will be missed by all who knew her. I am sincere in the offer of "please, let me know if there's anything I can do".
January 28, 2010
Paula: My deepest condolences go to you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories sustain you through the days ahead. I am thinking of you.
Donna (Rogers) Paton
January 28, 2010
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your entire family during this time.
The Chaloux Family.
Nick & Cindy Conti & Family
January 28, 2010
Mark & Martha, Paula & Ron
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frederick McGrath
January 28, 2010
Our condolences to Mark and Martha, Paula and Ron and George and Judy for the loss of their mother and sister respectively.
Fred & Patty McGrath
Salt Springs, FL
Michelle Parker
January 27, 2010
To Mark, Martha and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Nira. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Mureta Family and Mr +Mrs. David Parker.
January 27, 2010
Even in her darkest hours over the past few months cousin Nira always had an e-mail joke to brighten up the lives of others. She was a great inspiration to me and a sweetheart of a cousin. Will miss you cuz! Alan Peduzzi
Ashley Griffin
January 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nira was an amazing woman I had the pleasure to work with her at the hospital As she volunteered for many yrs. She will be greatly missed.
Gil Gillander
January 27, 2010
Mark&Martha, My sincere condolences on the passing of Mark's mom.
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