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Erma E. Wright
1931 - 2006
Erma E. Wright
1931 - 2006
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BORN
1931
DIED
2006
Erma Wright Obituary
She was born on November 8, 1931 to John and Josephine (Provencher) Petelle of Holland, Vermont.
On October 15, 1950 she married Ben Wright, who predeceased her in 1990.
Erma worked at the Derby Port Drive-In, Newport Plastics, Slalom, and finally Newport Furniture, where she retired in 1996 after thirteen years of service. Her final years were spent taking care of her grandchildren. She dearly, above anything else, loved her family.
She leaves her four children and their spouses, Cindy and Dan Pierce of Saratoga Springs, New York, Valerie and Skip Gosselin of Coventry, Byron and Fern Wright of Derby, and Connie and Steven Miner of West Charleston, her seven grandchildren, Trisha White, Jessup Pierce, Stacey and Travis Gosselin, and Jonathan, Kayla, and Samantha Wright, her two great-grandchildren, Hanna Jacobs and Judah White, her sisters and their spouses, Ruby and Ken Jenness of Morgan, and Vera and Howard Grant of Bradford, her brother-in-law, Hayden Wright of Florida, her sister-in-law, Evelyn Petelle of Derby Line, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also leaves her best friend, Annette Guay, whom she loved to go motorcycling with on warm summer days. She was predeceased by her sister, Ila Wright, and by her brothers, John, Roy, Victor, and Raymond Petelle, and her sisters-in-law, Elenor, Millie, Vivian, and Marion Petelle.
Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Ave.) on Tuesday, December 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 27 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Yvon Royer officiating. Interment will follow at St. Edward’s cemetery in Derby Line.
Should friends desire, contributions in Erma’s memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home’s website: www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, locally family owned and operated.
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Joe & Sunnie Andress
January 12, 2007
To all of Erma's family: We were so sorry to learn of Erma's death. She was such a warm and loving person and a great neighbor. We will miss her and send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Wayne & Patricia Tracy
January 11, 2007
Dear Valerie, Skip & family
So sorry to hear about the lost of your Mom. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Raymond and Lillian Bathalon
January 4, 2007
To Valerie and Skip and family
We wanted to send our sympathy to the family on the loss of your Mom.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian, Kelley, and Presleigh Benway
December 30, 2006
To all of Erma's family please know that she will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful person and a dear friend. We loved her very much. Our thoughts are with you all.
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Lynn Stocker
December 29, 2006
To All Of Aunt Erma's Family,
Your mom was a very special lady. She will be missed by all. I am very sorry I missed attending the funeral and expressing my condolences in person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Stocker
David Laforce
December 28, 2006
To all of Erma's family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. I've just learned that Erma passed away last week. Words can't say how Erma affected my life. She was a wonderful woman. She could always brighten a room with her beautiful smile. Having worked through my elementary and high school years, I was always anxious to get to work. She made work fun for me and was a great inspiration. She was like the grandmother I never had. Although I did not see her much after her retirement from NFP, everytime we did see each other, it was so nice to talk. Rest in peace Erma, we will all miss you.
Donna (Marsh) Galuszka
December 26, 2006
Cindy & Family, Val & Family, Bryon & Family, and Connie & Steve
She was a wonderful woman.
A twinkle in her eye when she talked about her family. Her laugh when she said something she shouldn't had. The way she blushed when she realized what she had said.The drive-in, macaroni salad, hot dogs outside. These are a few of the many memories that I have of my 2nd Mom.
I know your hearts are full of lots of memories that will last a life time. Keep them close. My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL!!! She will be missed!! Bun, Love you lots xoxox
Love Donna
Sam Wright
December 26, 2006
gram i miss you so much and i will never forget you ,you were such a good gram and i love you so much xo Sam Wright xo
Kayla Wright
December 26, 2006
you were a awsome gram, n i miss u, n love u alot
xo
Kayla
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