Angela Talbot Obituary

Angela Talbot 1927 - 2008 PITTSFIELD Angela Talbot, born Dec. 10, 1927, died Monday, June 16, in La Jolla, Calif. Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., as a young girl, Angela attended La Jolla High School, and graduated from Duffy's Ranch School in 1945.She graduated, cum laude, from Wheaton College in Norton in 1949 with a major in music. An accomplished singer and actress, Angela was the soprano soloist at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church for 25 years. She was the co-founder, performer, and director of the Berkshire Lyric Theatre. She directed McComb's Comedians at Bousquet's Ski Area, a vaudeville dinner theatre. In the 1970's she researched and developed a one-woman retrospective, called "Songs of the Federal Period" which she performed at Carnegie Recital Hall and aired on KPBS in 1980. She published a musical adaptation to Sojourner Truths famous speech, "And Ain't I a Woman," and wrote a new birthday song, which appeared on 45s inside birthday cards in 1968, called "Today is Your Day." She sang in the Congregational Church of La Jolla choir until six months ago. Angela was married for nearly 59 years to Jack Talbot of La Jolla. Besides Jack, she leaves 2 children, Jake Talbot (Sondra), and Mary Talbot Fee (Fred), both of Clairemont; two grandchildren, Taylor Roy, of La Jolla, and Diana Talbot of Anacortes, Wash.; a brother, John Schimmenti, of Palos Verdes Estates; a sister, Dorsha Swedenborg of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a brother, Fritz Kinzel of Caanan, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Bill Hawkins of La Jolla and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by a son, Mike Talbot, and by sisters, Helen Hawkins of La Jolla, Carol Uht of New York City, and Mila McGonigal of Lenox. FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial service will take place Sunday, July 6, at the Congregational Church of La Jolla, 1216 Cave Street, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Berkshire Lyric Theatre, P.O. Box 347, Pittsfield, MA 01202; Wheaton College Music Department, 26 East Main St, Norton, MA 02766-2322, or the Alzheimer's Association.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jun. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Angela Talbot

11 Entries

Mary Fee

July 9, 2008

Thank you so much to all who have expressed their condolences after my mother's death. I especially appreciate those who made the time to come celebrate her life last Sunday. It means a great deal to be able to share all of the wonderful memories as we adjust to a world without her.

Colin and Kitty McDonald

July 6, 2008

Dear Jack, Mary and family,

It was a joy to know Angela as a delightful lady and longtime neighbor. She will be missed.

Caran Hardy

June 30, 2008

Dear Jack, Mary & Family,
"What the heart has once known, it will never forgot." Thus, the essence of Angela, full of love for life, music, family and friends, will be restored to full health and capacity in your hearts and memories, just as she is now released from Alzheimer's.

Roger & Norah De Silva

June 30, 2008

Jack, we are so sorry to hear about Angela. Even when a person isn't well, the loss is still very painful. You were such a strong support for Angela through such difficult times and I know it made life easier for her to know you were there.
Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Barbara Parsons

June 29, 2008

Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know these past few years have been difficult.

alan rubin

June 29, 2008

Dear Jack,
Liz and I send our our codolences to you and your family. We know how well you cared for Angela in the last few challenging years. It had to have made a difference.
We hope you are strong.
With deepest sympathy,
Alan and Liz Rubin

susan iverson

June 29, 2008

dear jake and family - so sorry to hear of your loss. love, mike and sue iverson

Elaine Harvey

June 28, 2008

I was so saddened to read about Angela's death. I shall always have the memory of her bright smile and exuberant nature .
My deepest sympathies to Jack, Jake, Mary and the rest of the family.

love, Kim Edwards

June 27, 2008

A special memory: For about 5 years (before her eyes began to dim,) I would often notice Angela on the stairs at the alter of our little church (sometimes even before the faithful warming-up of the organ). After repeated observations, I once asked Angela what she was looking at or what was she doing. She told me she was making sure the flowers had enough water. This was one of the many quiet ways Angela served. I don't guess anyone knew of this thoughtful, weekly duty she offered in silence; but her voice, mind, hands and caring heart will be greatly missed.

Rayleen & Fritz Liebhardt

June 27, 2008

The remembrance written for Angela beautifully expresses her joie de vivre. Her life was remarkably full and creative. Angela shared her gift of musical talents in her community and across the country. Her voice and shining eyes will be remembered by many of us. Blessings to dear Angela and to her family.

Dr. Robert Johnson

June 24, 2008

My sincere sympathies to the family of Angela and her husband Jack. The Talbot family were patients and friiends for many years a long time ago in Massachusetts. Dr. Robert Johnson

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