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Reberta Davis Obituary
She was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Rumford, Maine, to Archie and Gertrude Sabens.
She graduated from Northfield High School, class of 1941.
On Oct. 19, 1946, she married Gerald "Bud" Davis. He passed away Feb. 29, 2008.
Prior to her marriage, she worked for Rock of Ages at the office in Northfield. After raising her children, she had a day care in her home for many years.
Reberta loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Baking the family's favorite goodies, word puzzles, reading, knitting, bird-watching, traveling and caring for her plants were her greatest pleasures.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, Jeffrey (Mary) Davis, of Northfield, and Timothy (Clara) Davis, of Marshfield; three daughters and their husbands, Judy (George) Anderson, of West Danville, Jodie (Ron) Ham, of Sudbury, Mass., and Laura Davis (Mike Haggis), of Manchester, N.H.; two stepdaughters, Joanne Baravella, of Bedford, N.H., and Dawn Smith, of Fairbanks, Alaska; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert Sabens, of Barre.
She was predeceased by siblings Marcia Abare, Donald Sabens, Dorothy Higley, Archie Sabens, Delwin Sabens and Alan Sabens.
There will be no calling hours. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Reberta Davis
Shirley Osborne
January 20, 2014
Judy and family, I am sorry to hear about your mother. She was an enjoyable person to know and was once my babysitter while I worked. Blessings to you all.
January 15, 2014
Judy & George and families -- Condolences to you over the loss of your mother. Although we didn't know her well, she always seemed most pleasant when you would stop by the house with her. I know you were close and it will now be an adjustment for all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Andrea & Smitty, Lakeland, FL
January 15, 2014
To the entire family of aunt reberta so sorry for your loss. Hugs and Prayers to each and everyone of you. Jack and Marie
David & Rhonda Drought
January 15, 2014
Sorry to hear of Bert's passing. She was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
January 15, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. She was a good friend to my mom Bernice Pierson. Our thoughts are with you. Nancy (Pierson) & Jim Hall.
greg hedges
January 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosie Freeman Laquerre
January 14, 2014
Jeff and family, may the many wonderful memories you have of your mother help your hearts heal from the sorrow of her passing.
Sue Busby
January 14, 2014
Jeff, Mary and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carrie King
January 14, 2014
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Berta was an amazing woman and will sorely be missed.
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