Marilyn "Jeanette" Voboril

Marilyn "Jeanette" Voboril
Marilyn "Jeanette" (Clark) Voboril, 84, of Tolland, beloved wife of 60 years to William F. Voboril, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born on March 12, 1940, in Kincardine, New Brunswick, Canada, she was one of eight children of the late Gordon M. Clark and Freda G. Clark (MacDonald).
Jeanette will be deeply missed by her loving family, including her three children and one grandchild: Scott William Voboril of Tolland; Susan Elizabeth DeCoste and her husband Miguel of Portugal; and Steven Troy Voboril and his wife Valerie MacKenzie Voboril of California, along with their daughter and Jeanette's beloved granddaughter, Vin Reese Voboril.
She is also survived by her siblings: Phyllis Clark of Portland, Connecticut; Muriel Sanford, Richard Clark, and Brian Clark of New Brunswick, Canada; and Avis McLaughlin of Alberta, Canada as well as her many nieces, nephews, and their families. Jeanette was predeceased by her parents and two siblings, Keith Clark of Frenchville, Maine and Helen Dixon of New Brunswick, Canada.
After graduating from Southern Victoria High School, Jeanette followed her adventurous spirit to Connecticut, joining her sister Phyllis in search of new opportunities. It was there that she met Bill, the love of her life, at a party. Together, they built their forever home in Tolland, where Bill still resides.
Jeanette began her career in Connecticut at Underwood Typewriter Company before moving on to Bross Line Construction, where she worked for nine years. She later took time off to raise her children before returning to the workforce as a bookkeeper at Vernon Publishing. During this time, Jeanette pursued her passion for learning, earning a B.S. in accounting from Eastern Connecticut State University after 13 years of dedication to evening classes.
Upon retiring, Jeanette embraced an active and fulfilling life. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and traveling extensively across the U.S. and Canada with her family and friends. Her visits to New Brunswick were particularly special, as they allowed her to stay connected to her family. Her children especially loved her Blueberry Buckle and Rhubarb Pie, which became family favorites. Her granddaughter Vin held a special place in her heart, receiving boundless love and affection.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Rd. (Rte. 83) in Vernon. There will be no formal service, and at the request of her family, burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to organizations close to Jeanette's heart, such as American Red Cross, Salvation Army, or a children's hospital. To leave an online message of condolence for her family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.