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Marjorie Kenyon Obituary
She was born in Richford, Sept. 10, 1922. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Mildred (Clark) Barnard. Marjorie received her education in North Bennington.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon were married in North Bennington on Oct. 19, 1940. Mr. Kenyon died Feb. 5, 2000.
In earlier years, Mrs. Kenyon was employed at Tansitor Electronics until the time of her retirement in 1988.
She was a former member of the Eastern Star and the Hoosick Falls Country Club.
Her hobbies and interests included singing in the Norshaft Lions minstrel and variety shows and she was an avid bingo player.
Survivors include 11 daughters and two sons, Marge Hall and her husband Ron of Wildwood, Fla., Ann Bassett of Wildwood, Barbara Hill and her husband Allan of Chateaugay, N.Y., Linda Lewis, Susan Plante and her husband Leo, Jim Kenyon and his wife Lisa, Dawn Percey and her husband Jamie, all of Bennington, Jean Oakman of Poultney, Mary Hazelton and her husband Dave, Jon Kenyon, Betty Kenyon, Lori Vadakin and her husband Joe, all of North Bennington, and Cooie Kenyon and Robin of Williamstown; 37 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Shirley Lesniak and Howard Burdick of North Adams, Phyliss Toniotti of North Adams and Kay Sommerville and her husband Ed of Moscow Mills, Mo.; three sister-in-laws, Jean Powers, Marilynn Kenyon and Sara Kenyon, all of North Bennington; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandson, Michael Surdam who died in 1982.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Marjorie will be held from the North Bennington Congregational Church Thursday Dec. 9, 2004, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Penny Rich Smith officiating.
At the request of Mrs. Kenyon, there will be no calling hours.
The burial will take place in the family lot in Grandview Cemetery, North Bennington, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Kenyon may be made to either the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, the Kurn Hattin Home or the North Bennington Fire Department through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marjorie Kenyon
Ralph Wright
January 3, 2005
Jeannie, So sorry at you and the families loss. My prayers are with you.
Lacy Plante
December 16, 2004
To Susan Kenyon Plante,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I could never imagine how it would feel to lose a mother nor do I ever want to. I just want you to know that you are not alone. Even though I am not around much, I want you to know that you are in my heart and prayers everyday. There is not a minute that goes by that I am not thinking of you. Not only did you lose your mom but you lost a friend as well. My heart and love goes out to you.
love always,
your baby girl
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Mary Legacy Clancy
December 14, 2004
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Amber Hay
December 12, 2004
I feel honored to have met such a beautiful woman. I admire her strong dedication to her family and the amount of love she possessed. All of my love to the Kenyon family.
Debra Harrington _Adams
December 11, 2004
Mary, Linda & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Debi
Herman & Virginia Bishop
December 10, 2004
Dawn & Lori,
So sorry for your loss.Your in our thoughts.
Sharon Gratton
December 10, 2004
Lori and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom she was a wonderful person. Everytime I think of growing up in North Bennington I like the thought of what a nice big family it was everyone knew everyone.Your parents where highly thought of in my house and our hearts. God Bless
Gary DeNovio
December 10, 2004
To Linda and the entire Kenyon Family:
I extend my sympathies to all of you. She was a very great lady. I will miss her smile and her wonderful sense of humor.
Take comfort in knowing she is now in a better place.
Gary DeNovio
Beth Holmes
December 10, 2004
Shelly:My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Beth Holmes
Julie and Ray Crosier
December 9, 2004
Ray and I want to extend our sympathies to your family. We certainly can empathize with the recent loss of Ray's dad. As with Dad, what we found so amazing was the accomplishments they had made in their lives. Not only in their own lives, but in lives of their children and their children. Because of the woman she was, she helped to determine the type of person her children would turn out to be and influenced each and every generation of the Kenyon family. Personally, I don't know them all, but Ray knows many. Little did I know, when I came up with the idea of the talent show at NBGS two years ago, that we would end up dedicating to her. What a wonderful idea Lori came to us with. The smile on Marge's face was priceless. Our lives have been blessed by these two icons of North Bennington, Dad and Marge, and now that they are gone, our lives will be a little empty. We will fill those voids with the beautiful memories they have left us with.
God bless.
Debbie Polumbo
December 9, 2004
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. I still smile when I think of dropping at the house on Mechanic St, with Marge always there and a child in her lap! She was a great lady, and mom.
Carl & Eva Hess
December 9, 2004
My deepest sympathy Marge Hall and all the kids. Your Mother was the greatest and she will be sorely missed. She had the best voice I had ever heard, she would give me goose bumps of joy when she sang.
Bless her and all of you.
Bob & Lee Morin
December 9, 2004
To the Kenyon Family; Our deepest sympothy goes out to you all for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by many.
Love Bob & Lee
Kathy Gerity
December 9, 2004
To The Kenyon Family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy, May you find peace in this time of sorrow. Kathy and Steve Gerity
Kathy Gerity
December 9, 2004
To The Kenyon Family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy, May you find peace in this time of sorrow.
Tristen Thayer
December 9, 2004
Big Gram, please say "Hi" to babe for me. Tell your Mom that I said "Hi". I will watch over Nana for you. Will you play SkipBo in heaven? I love you forever! xoxo
Taurie Thayer
December 9, 2004
TO OUR BIG GRAM,
You came into this world and made it a brighter place, your love was as endless as your cinnamon toast.
You had so many that needed you, yet you always managed to make each and every one of us feel special.
I will continue to thank God every day for making you a part of my life. Your voice will forever ring in my ears, your unconditional love will surround me in warmth for all eternity. The world has lost an angel, but heaven has gained a saint. I look forward to the day I hear Tauriekins again.
jane kaufmann
December 9, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Take comfort in the wonderful care that was given to Marge. She was indeed a special woman.
Melissa Smtih
December 9, 2004
Michelle and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melissa
Jack Laslo
December 9, 2004
Dear Betty and family, I know that Susan, JoAnne and Joyce would want me to extend to you all our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Your Mom will be in our prayers. Peace and love, Jack
Rachel Kenyon Luciano
December 9, 2004
We will miss you Aunt Marge.
My prayers go out to the family.
Pete Niles
December 9, 2004
Marge made the world a better place just by her presence. She will be missed very much
Arthur & Johanna Hyde
December 9, 2004
To the family,
We are so sorry for your loss, she was a lovely lady.
They were our golfing partners for a few years in the couples league at Hoosick Falls Country Club.
Joan & Bruce LaVigne
December 9, 2004
Marge has been an icon in North Bennington and has made our lives all happier because she was our friend. Her generous heart and sharing her beautiful voice will long be remembered.
Donna Hartman
December 8, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I am very sorry for your loss.
Leonard Kenyon
December 8, 2004
We'll miss you big gram.
Dale Gordon
December 8, 2004
Dear Linda and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember your mother's beautiful voice singing.
love,
dale
Judith Houran Randall
December 8, 2004
Dear Barbara, Linda, and families, I was so sorry to read of your wonderful mother's passing. She was such a part of my childhood and a special woman. How I enjoyed her husky, sexy voice at the weddings and all the old minstrel shows. I know all of the family will miss her dearly and I extend my sympathy to you. Sincerely, Judi
Denise Kinney
December 8, 2004
Linda and Family,
Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you in this time of need. I am very sorry for your loss.
Denise Kinney
carol & bill ochs
December 8, 2004
Sorry for your loss. Marge was a very nice person and friend to us when we lived in Vermont. Fondly Carol & Bill
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