Janice Ellen Geraw

Janice Ellen Geraw obituary, Enosburg Falls, VT

Janice Ellen Geraw

Janice Geraw Obituary

Visit the Goss-Spears Life Celebration Home - Enosburg Falls website to view the full obituary.

ENOSBURG FALLS – Janice E. Geraw, age 93, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

 Born in Berkshire, Vermont on February 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Cabana) Fleury.

Janice graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1949 and married Frederick Geraw in 1950. He passed away in 2002.

She worked in the printing business for several years and in the flower shop on Main Street for over 30 years. She loved flowers and working in her flower gardens, and sharing flowers with friends and family. Janice compiled the history of Enosburgh, Vermont in 1985 and was a member of the Enosburgh Historical Society. She loved playing cards and was a member of the Modern Dozen Club for over 60 years. She was also a member of the 500 club, and the “Friday Girls.” After moving to Riverbend Apartments, she formed the Riverbend Kitchen Band and aside from playing at Riverbend, they would play at various nursing homes. Janice enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Gary Geraw and his wife Sue of Franklin, and Chris Geraw and his friend Shelly Snow of Enosburgh; grandchildren, Forrest (Melissa) Geraw, Amanda (Ryan) Morong, and Krista (Travis) Ploof; step-grandchildren, Nicole Rees, Lacey (Brian) Paradee, and Cole (Andrea) Rees; great grandchildren, Emma, Keiran, MacKenzie, Gabriel, Drew, Owen, Lilly, Weston, Elena, Hunter, Oden, and Mazie Mae; and many special nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Janice was predeceased by her sister, Corinne Laroche and her husband Clesson; and her brother, Glenn Fleury and his wife Jeannette.

Friends & family are invited to Janice’s life celebration to include a graveside memorial service on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Stone House Road, Enosburgh, VT.

For those who wish, contributions in Janice’s memory may be made to the Enosburgh Historical Society, P.O. Box 98, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.gossfs.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Goss-Spears Life Celebration Home - Enosburg Falls

96 Dickinson Ave. P.O. Box 396, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

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