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Geraldine Vight Obituary
She was born in Charlemont, MA, Sept. 26, 1929, the daughter of Florence Bell Hitchcock.
Prior to retirement she was employed by the former Kendall Mills in Griswoldville for over 40 years.
She enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling. She enjoyed picture taking including "moose hunting" with her camera.
As a knitter she made several sweaters for her family.
Gerry's greatest joy were her grandchildren. She also would take bus trips to Maine with her late husband Lloyd who died February 3.
Survivors include her daughter Deb (Kevin) Gilbert of Colrain, her son Ronald (Patricia) Vight also of Colrain; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers Norman, Ozzie, Richard Garland and sisters Evie (Garland) Kurdzionak, Normajune (Garland) Shaw, Ruthie (Garland) Hager and Joyce (Garland) Bruno.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 1, at 11:00 am at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home in Shelburne Falls. Burial will be in West Branch Cemetery, Colrain.
Calling hours will be Thursday evening from 6-8.
It is suggested donations be made to the Colrain Volunteer Ambulance Assoc., Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340.
To send a condolence visit smithkelleherfuneralhome.com.
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Deb Gilbert
March 2, 2019
Thanks again for your kind words..they will both be missed..it has been a troubling month..good thing for friends and relatives to help us through this..
March 1, 2019
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing, Debbie. This certainly has been a troubling month for your family. Your mom always made me laugh with her sharp wit. John Dearden
Carolyn and Don Giard
February 28, 2019
Some of my fondest childhood memories were riding in a wagon behind the lawn tractor Aunt Gerry or Uncle Lloyd drove around the yard. Special angels in heaven.
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