Marjorie R. (Hoar) Rives , 91, died early Friday morning, April 1, 2005, at
the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, Vt. She was born Nov. 22, 1913,
in St. Johnsbury to the late Charles and Emma Hoar. In 1935,
she married Wright Rives of Barton, who predeceased her
in 1997. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1931,
and Lyndon State College, Class of 1932. Marjorie taught
for many years in Orleans, Barton, Glover and Coventry. She was
a member of the Barton United Church, honorary member of the
Barton Library and Women's Literary Club. Majorie loved to read
and discuss current events. A great sports fan, she loved
basketball and football and was thrilled when the Patriots won the
Super Bowl. An accomplished pianist, Marjorie will be
remembered by her children for evenings of gathering around the
piano while she played and teaching a love and appreciation of
music. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses,
Richard (Anna) of San Antonio, Texas, Christopher (Gitta) of
Stuttgart, Germany, Mary of Shelton, Conn., David (Kathy) of
North Haverhill, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
her sister-in-law Marion Hoar of Burlington; and several nieces
and nephews. She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law,
Ginny Randall and her husband, Glen, of St. Johnsbury. In
addition to her parents, Marjorie was predeceased by her brothers
Edward, Raymond and Charles. Friends are invited to meet the
family at the Sayles Funeral Home, Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marjorie's memory to
the Barton Public Library, Barton, VT 05822.
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