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Anna Johnson Obituary
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Anna Patricia Johnson Welch died at her home, the Cedars on the shore of Lake Champlain, on January 7, 2017. She was born in Springfield, VT October 29, 1927. "Pat" attended Springfield schools, the College of William and Mary and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1949 with a B.S. degree in Banking, Finance and Insurance. She worked at the Shawmut Bank in Boston, MA until marrying Stephen Townsend Welch of Poughkeepsie, NY in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield, VT on June 27, 1953.
She leaves her husband Steve, their children and families: Peter Jonathan Welch, wife Nancy Conant, son Jonathan; David Daniel Welch; Donald Joseph Welch, wife Traci, daughter Sarah; Alan George Welch, wife Donna, children Brittany and Bradley; Andrea Virginia Welch Heller, husband David, daughters Lauren and Kristen; son-in-law Wallace Orr and cousins in the United States and Sweden.
She was predeceased by her parents Virginia Frances Slack Johnson in 1983 and Governor Joseph Blaine Johnson in 1986; daughter Linda Catherine Welch in 2014; and grandson Philip Blaine Welch in 1991.
There will be no visiting hours. A funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11:00 in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Vergennes, VT. Burial will be in the spring.
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Memories and Condolences
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Margaret & JB Taylor
January 17, 2017
We want to extend our prayers to the Welch family and friends. God bless you all
Roger Nolfe
January 12, 2017
May she rest in peace.
Helen Cloutier
January 11, 2017
Ito the family I will miss you Pat
m am so sorry to read this My condolences
January 11, 2017
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.
Karen Shastany
January 11, 2017
Dear David, So sorry to hear of your Mother's death. So many happy memories of your Mom, both in Charlotte and at your beautiful home on Lake Champlain.....root beer floats come immediately to mind! Love and long distant hugs to you and your family. Karen
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