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Melissa Astley Obituary
She was born on Jan. 26, 1966, in Townshend, the daughter of Robert and Jane (Richmond) St. Pierre. She was a graduate of Leland & Gray Union High School in 1984 and was a lifelong resident of Newfane.
In August 1997, she married Phil Astley.
She loved to ride her Harley and to be with her family. She loved traveling, working around her home and entertaining. She had a sparkling personality, a great sense of humor and touched everyone she knew.
She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend and will be greatly missed and loved forever.
She is survived by her husband and her two sons, Ryan and Gaige; her parents, Robert and Jane St. Pierre of Williamsville; a brother, Robert St. Pierre, Jr., of Townshend; two sisters, Rebecca Jarvis of Newfane, and Holly Ridley of Naples, Fla.; an aunt and uncle, Carole and John Kaiser of Sumter, S.C., and a cousin and close friend, Linda Kaiser of Glen Clove, N.Y.
A celebration of her life was held on Sunday, March 28, 2004, at the American Legion in Brattleboro at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Melissa Astley Memorial Fund c/o Otis Health Care Center Foundation, 185 Grafton Road, Townshend, VT 05353.
Arrangements are under the care of the White Funeral Home in Townshend.u
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Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Astley
carol austin-johnson
April 10, 2004
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear daughter, Melissa. May Almighty God help you both during this most difficult time of your life. You are both in my thoughts and prayers daily. I did not know Melissa personally, but knew from her close friends that she was totally full of spirit and a giving person and will be missed by many. With Sincere Sympathy, Carol Austin
Pamela (Boyd) Bates
April 2, 2004
I knew Missy from Kindergarten, until we graduated from Leland & Gray in 1984. Twenty years have passed since I have laid eyes on her. My mother has kept me updated on her battle with cancer. From what I have heard, she battled it with grace and dignity.
When I knew her, she had a passion for living life to it's fullest, and the ideal of never letting things defeat her, even when it seemed insurmountable. These things I greatly admired, although I never voiced it. She had Spirit!
These qualities I have long since adopted for myself.
I will now consider this her legacy.
Thanks Missy for the inspiration!
May this legacy be yours also.
May time comfort and heal you all.
My condolences go out from myself and my family, to all of you!
Todd Bingham
March 29, 2004
Phil, Gaige, Bob, Jane, Becky and Bob Jr., My thoughts are all with you at this time. I keep thinking back three plus years ago. I was invited to Ricks by Missy for lunch. Becky and Jane joined us. we not only shared our cancer stories, Missy sent me away and back to FLorida with a sense of peace and more courage than I had ever known. I will be forever grateful to her for that day. I hope her courage gives you all peace in the days and months ahead.
Diane
March 29, 2004
I was saddened to read of Missy's passing. I greatly admired her spirit and her overall outlook on life. My heartfelt sympathy goes to her entire family.
Max and Stephanie Huestis
March 29, 2004
To Phil and Family,
Our thoughts are with you all. Missy was a wonderful person who enjoyed life ~ We are sorry to see her life end so soon. Just know we are here for you.
Wilsene Grout
March 29, 2004
Dear Phillip
Please know you have my deepest sympathy.
Wilsene Grout
Lori (Damian) Lockaby
March 28, 2004
Phil & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have thought of Missy so much during the past few years, she was a courageous person. With my deepest sympathy, Lori
Brenda Scullin
March 28, 2004
Phil & family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers..Missy will be missed by all.Im so sorry to hear of your loss.I knew Missy from L&G and she was a great friend..
Auntie Sistie
March 27, 2004
Phil...Our arms are around you and Gaige - feeling your loss...we will miss her, too...We love you...Auntie Sistie, Cathy, and Jonathan
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