Colleen Jacobs Obituary
Brattleboro native and friend to many, Colleen Joy Jacobs passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation following a long illness.
Colleen was born June 11, 1958, at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to Thelma (Facemire) and Arthur F. Jacobs, Jr. She attended Academy School and BUHS, a member of the class of 1976.
Following high school she enlisted in the Vermont National Guard. Her working career included American Stratford Printing, NK Graphics, HCRS and she was a private home health care attendant for several Brattleboro families.
She is survived by her mother Thelma Sharlow, of Guilford, her sister Betty McGinn (Dominique Perroud) of Virginia, her brother Randy Jacobs Sr. (Biz Dana) of Hinsdale, NH, sister-in-law Katrina Jacobs of Brattleboro and son Aaron Jacobs of Brattleboro.
She will be deeply missed by all and especially her grandchildren Derek, Ayden, Allura, Arius, Atayos and Aluna Jacobs and her great-grandson Grayson Jacobs all of Brattleboro and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her father Arthur F. Jacobs Jr., and brother Arthur F. Jacobs, III.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/ or The Gathering Place https://gatheringplacevt.org/
Calling hours for Colleen will be held on Friday, August 25 from 6pm to 8pm at Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home, 57 High Street, Brattleboro, VT. Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.phaneuf.net.
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Bette Page
August 26, 2023
Randy and family: I have such fond memories of Colleen from NK Graphics and was sad when she left the company. She was always one of those rare people everyone loved to be around. My sincerest condolences.
Adele Massey
August 16, 2023
To Thelma and family.
I´m so sorry to hear about the passing of Colleen.
My prayers go out to you and your family.
Colleen was a sweet and loving person. I have a lot of fond memories of us together. My deepest condolences.
Maria Peters
August 16, 2023
My thoughts and prayers for her and her entire family. I will never forget our great times together in high school.
Larry Lynch
August 16, 2023
To Thelma and family we are so sorry to hear of Colleen passing. She sure was a charm and you all did a terrific job caring for her. May she rest in peace and our thoughts are with you
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Peggy Manning
August 15, 2023
Randy and family: I am so sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Leslie shaw
August 15, 2023
My condolences to the family. I knew her from high school but lost touch over the years. Hugs and love to all.
Josephine Howard
August 15, 2023
Randy Jacobs and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara (Belair) Martell
August 15, 2023
My deepest condolences to Colleen's family and friends. My heart is heavy, and I will say extra prayers for you all! I am so very sorry to hear of her passing.
Sallie J. May
August 15, 2023
To Thelma and family: So sorry to learn of Colleen's passing. She was a caring, loving person and will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to you, and my thoughts will join those of many others, keeping you all close to our hearts. Love, Sallie May
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