Gertrude Eva Waterman1

F, #44835, b. Jul 16, 1930, d. Jan 8, 2019
Father*Roland Albion Waterman1 b. Aug 18, 1902, d. Sep 14, 1984
Mother*Natalie Hattie Lafoe1 b. Feb 26, 1904, d. Oct 17, 1991

Chronological Events

Birth*Jul 16, 1930 Gertrude Eva Waterman was born on Jul 16, 1930 at Brownington, Orleans County, Vermont, United States.1 
 She was the daughter of Roland Albion Waterman and Natalie Hattie Lafoe.1 
Death*Jan 8, 2019 Gertrude Eva Waterman died on Jan 8, 2019, at age 88 at Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.1 
ObituaryJan 28, 2019  OBITUARY: Gertrude Eva Waterman Tarbox - July 16, 1930 - January 08, 2019

Gertrude “Gert” “Gertie” “Nana” lived in Orleans, VT most of her life. She passed away at her daughter Sheila’s home in Morristown, VT on Tues evening, Jan 8.

Gertrude was the daughter of Roy and Natalie Hattie Waterman. She was the adored wife of Carlton “Tabbie” Tarbox who predeceased her. She was predeceased by her brother/sister-in-laws: Oscar Davis, Arlene Cummings, Milton Tarbox, Neal Sr. and Daisy Tarbox. She was a mother who suffered the loss of her infant son, Craig.

She is mourned by her children: Carla and spouse Hugh Lund, Sheila and partner Tony Cote, Steve and partner Diane Durocher.

And their children: Adam and Sarah Lund and children, Isaiah and Natalie; Erik Lund and partner Rose David and children, Olivia and Cassandra; and Michael Lund. Ami English, partner Arthur Lefevre, and her children, Emma and fiance Hayden Tomlinson and Lily; and Gerry English and his fiance, Alicia Coburn. Nicholas and Stephanie Tarbox and children, Talen and Emmalyn; and Corrine Tarbox and partner Greg Fortin and children Myah and Caynan.
And her sister, Ella Davis, and Walter and Lorraine Tarbox, her brother/sister-in laws.
And her nieces, nephews, and their families: Sandra Powers. Janice Guyette, Judy Martel, and Joan Gardner. Neil Tarbox Jr, Mark Tarbox, Kim Haley, and Terrie Brown. Jeffrey Tarbox, Julie Chase, and Peter Tarbox.
And a special care giver, Michaela Allen, whom Gert loved and whose presence always made her smile.

And all the other family, friends, and neighbors she loved and cared about.

Gertrude worked at Ethan Allen in Orleans for many years. She was a member of the Methodist/Orleans Federated Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, Orleans American Legion Auxiliary, Orleans High School Alumni committee, Orleans County Rod and Gun Club, and a 4-H leader. She had many trophies from the Barton Candlepin Bowling Alley and fishing derbies she attended with her family.

She was very patriotic, flying the American flag everyday at her home. She loved parades and fireworks. Gertrude and her sister liked to visit area craft shows, chicken pie suppers, and the Irasburg Fair. She was an advocate for animals (except snakes) and passed out many a dog bone. She loved feeding birds and sometimes squirrels, but never crows or pigeons. Her family loved her baking, especially her apple, cherry, and custard pies and peanut butter frosted cakes. She liked watching golf on TV and fell in love with NFL football at Sheila’s home (dilly dilly). She attended the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Church with Sheila and Tony, enjoying the music and company of Father Prive and her church family.
The family would like to thank the Lamoille Health and Hospice staff, especially Martha, Nicole, and Jodie for their excellent care and all the volunteers.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Feb 2 at 11 am at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 301 Brooklyn St, Morrisville, VT. A graveside service will be held this summer at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans, VT on July 16th.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 4473 Barton-Orleans Rd, Orleans, VT 05860, 802-754-2228 or Lamoille Area Cancer Network at lacnvt.org, 802-888-2064, or mail to 198 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661. On- line condolences at curtis-britch.com.1
 
Burial*Feb 2, 2019 She was buried on Feb 2, 2019 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Orleans, Orleans County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 196446705.2 

Citations

  1. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  2. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves.