Mrs. Margaret “Lena” Whalen, 88, most recently of the Vilas Home, passed away Thursday June 16, 2016 at the UVM CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Ellenburg, New York on February 16, 1928 the daughter of Henry and Lena (Robideau) LaBarre.
Lena was an avid reader and quilter; she had an eye for color in making her beautiful quilts. She married Lawrence L. Whalen, August 5, 1947 at St. Edmund’s church in Ellenburg, NY. In her younger years, Lena could be found going to antique auctions with her sister, Rose. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, belonged to the Altar Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters and was a member of the Franciscan Order. Lena was proud to be a Eucharistic Minister. Lena was a devoted wife and mother to her children A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at St. Peter's Church. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Lena was an avid reader and quilter; she had an eye for color in making her beautiful quilts. She married Lawrence L. Whalen, August 5, 1947 at St. Edmund’s church in Ellenburg, NY. In her younger years, Lena could be found going to antique auctions with her sister, Rose. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, belonged to the Altar Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters and was a member of the Franciscan Order. Lena was proud to be a Eucharistic Minister. Lena was a devoted wife and mother to her children A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at St. Peter's Church. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret “Lena” Whalen, 88, most recently of the Vilas Home, passed away Thursday June 16, 2016 at the UVM CVPH Medical Center. She was born in Ellenburg, New York on February 16, 1928 the daughter of Henry and Lena (Robideau) LaBarre.
Lena was an avid reader and quilter; she had an eye for color in making her beautiful quilts. She married Lawrence L. Whalen, August 5, 1947 at St. Edmund’s church in Ellenburg, NY. In her younger years, Lena could be found going to antique auctions with her sister, Rose. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, belonged to the Altar Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters and was a member of the Franciscan Order. Lena was proud to be a Eucharistic Minister. Lena was a devoted wife and mother to her children A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at St. Peter's Church. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Lena was an avid reader and quilter; she had an eye for color in making her beautiful quilts. She married Lawrence L. Whalen, August 5, 1947 at St. Edmund’s church in Ellenburg, NY. In her younger years, Lena could be found going to antique auctions with her sister, Rose. She was a member of St. Peter's Church, belonged to the Altar Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters and was a member of the Franciscan Order. Lena was proud to be a Eucharistic Minister. Lena was a devoted wife and mother to her children A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at St. Peter's Church. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
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