OBITUARY:  Harriet Westover Pearson

DATELINE:   Alburgh, Vermont

 

At the age of 80, Harriet Westover Pearson passed away August 25, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Harriet was born January 12, 1931, in Alburgh, Vermont, daughter of James and Nellie (Bohannon) Westover. Harriet enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening at her home and especially loved spending time with her family.

 

She will always be remembered by her sister, Eileen Avery of Bloomfield, Connecticut as well as her nine children, Sandra Vincent, Joseph Aldridge, Jo-Anne Bourgeois, Nancy Clayton, Harriet Delaney, John Aldridge, Susan Bourdeau, Marlene Ovitt and Jill Creller. Harriet was also a proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, as well as her many nieces and nephews. Her companion Cuddles, the devoted Maltese, will miss her dearly as well.

 

Among her many strengths and accomplishments, she managed to further her education and owned and operated a very successful income tax preparation business in St. Albans, VT for 17 years.

 

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday August 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. from Saint Amadeus Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Alburgh Village. Father Lawrence P. Ridgley will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow In Saint Amadeus Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, 05495.

 

 

 

 

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