Margaret Alice Stevens1

F, #34889, b. Jul 4, 1929, d. Mar 5, 2015
Pedigree
Father*Arnold Thomas Stevens2 b. Nov 7, 1903, d. Jun 7, 1967
Mother*Beatrice St. Clair2 b. Sep 22, 1908

Family

George Chester Higbee b. Nov 13, 1923, d. Jun 7, 1981

Chronological Events

Birth*Jul 4, 1929 Margaret Alice Stevens was born on Jul 4, 1929 at Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont, United States.1 
 She was the daughter of Arnold Thomas Stevens and Beatrice St. Clair.2 
Marriage*Sep 1, 1979 Margaret Alice Stevens married George Chester Higbee, son of Fay N. Higbee and Lucretia Laura Bushey, on Sep 1, 1979 at North Ferrisburg, Addison County, Vermont, United States.1 
Death*Mar 5, 2015 Margaret Alice Stevens died on Mar 5, 2015, at age 85 at Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont, United States.3 
ObituaryMar 7, 2015  OBITUARY: MARGARET A. HIGBEE - NORTH FERRISBURGH - Margaret A. Higbee of North Ferrisburgh was taken to heaven by angels on March 5, 2015, after a brief illness at Porter Hospital. She was born Margaret Alice Stevens on July 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Arnold and Beatrice (St. Clair) Stevens. She attended schools in Springfield, Vt. On Sept. 1, 1979, she married the late George Higbee. Margaret worked for several area people, caregiving and cleaning. She took pride in her beautiful flowers and holidays displays. Family and the holidays were very special to her. Margaret was a loving wife, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and friend. She is survived by her brother, Arnold Stevens Jr. and his wife, Barbara; and a sister, Evelyn Roberts. Also surviving is her brother-in-law, Olin Flynn; sister-in-law, Joanne Stevens; special nieces, Zandra (Marcel) Cousino, Iona (Loren) Smith, Mari (Paul) Quesnel, Shari (Roger) Lussier, Terry Flynn; and a special nephew, Tim (Erica) Flynn; many very special great nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Nora Wright. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, George Higbee; a special brother, Herbert Stevens; special sisters, Eunice Flynn, Phyliss Call, and Doris Wetherby; nephews, Kevin Flynn and Scott Cousino; and great nieces, Carrie Flynn and Brianna Popp. Some people make a difference just by being who they are. Their inner light shines bright and touches lives even when they are gone. They still forever play a big part in our hearts... Until we meet again! Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Vergennes, with a reception following at the parish hall. There will be no visiting hours. Per Margaret's wishes please dress in red, white, and blue. Donations in her memory can be made to the Vergennes Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491; or St Peter's Church, 85 South Maple St., Vergennes, VT 05491.

Published in The Burlington Free Press on Mar. 7, 2015.4
 
Burial*Mar 9, 2015 She was buried on Mar 9, 2015 at North Ferrisburg Cemetery, North Ferrisburg, Addison County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 113731873.5 

Citations

  1. [S2194] Vermont - Marriage Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1094] Vermont - Birth Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  3. [S79] Gravestones - Find-A-Grave.com, online at findagrave.com.
  4. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  5. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves.