Jeanne d'Arc Prive

1931 - 2023

Jeanne d'Arc Prive, 92, of Newport, Vermont, went to Heaven on July 28, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Jeanne, the oldest of six children, was born in Pittsford, Vermont, on May 18, 1931. She moved throughout Vermont and Canada. Her first job was at Dennis in Canada earning 29 cents an hour. She clipped around rubber soles for a while and then made fuses for the military among other jobs. She settled at her uncle's house in Newport Vermont. In August of 1954 she went on her first date to a wrestling match with Arthur Prive, her loving husband of 68 years. She was a member of Saint Mary's Star of the Sea.
Jeanne is survived by her husband Arthur, four children: Elizabeth (Richard) Sargent, Monique Prive, Fabian (Laura) Prive, and Maurice (Robin) Prive. She is survived by her sisters Lucille (Yvon) Belcourt and Fernande Lavoie. She was predeceased by two brothers and recently her sister Therese Yargeau, who died on May 7.
Jeanne leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. The grandchildren have many fond memories of making crafts with her. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards, baking and decorating cakes for family members' birthdays and holidays. She loved her cats very much.
Jeanne and Arthur made new friends everywhere they went. She made plastic canvas plaque saying "SMILE," hats for hospitals, afghans, Christmas decorations and many more items. Some items were made of recycled items. She entered her creations at the Barton fair for over 50 years and won ribbons on most of them. She was a judge of crafts for a couple of years.
Jeanne was an incredibly positive person, always seeing the glass as half full. She gave away her crafts to doctors, nurses, and anyone who asked for one. She loved giving away a small hanging box decoration out of plastic canvas to those who took care of her. We ask in lieu of donations/flowers, we want you to give positive thoughts and smiles to those you meet.
Sympathy cards may be sent to: Arthur c/o Liz Sargent, 464 Cemetery Road, Jay, VT 05859. A Celebration of Life will be held this fall. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories, condolences, and service times once they have been finalized.