Page 10 • August 4, 2022 • The Citizen
OBITUARIES
Pamela Davies Clark
Pamela Davies Clark Pamela Davies Clark, longtime resident of Charlotte, Shelburne and Monkton, died in Washington D.C. on Monday, March 21, 2022, surrounded by family. A devoted friend, enthusiastic golfer, consummate host, proud mother and beloved grandmother, she always treasured the time she spent with family and friends. Pam was born in Batavia, N.Y., to Mary Ellen (Doton) and Charles Davies. She was adored by her siblings, Thom Davies, Don Davies (who predeceased her) and Cathy Blake and their families. Although she lived in many places throughout her life, Vermont was the only place she truly called home. It was where she built homes and businesses, celebrated the rich connection to the place where generations of relatives contributed to the land and character of the state, and where she and Thomas Pierce raised their three children. She was an active contributor to the communities where
she lived, serving on the school board in Shelburne and participating in town halls in Charlotte. After running a bed and breakfast in the family home for several years, she was part of the team that purchased and undertook a historic renovation of the former home of Rene and Helen Gadue on the Shelburne Town Green to open the Heart of the Village Inn in 1996. In recent years Pam spent time in Florida where she developed a love of golf, painting, birdwatching and winters without shoveling snow. She lived a rich, full life with an unfailingly positive outlook that propelled her through good times and hard times and was reflected in the joyful celebration of her 29th birthday every year, even after her children far surpassed that milestone. She is survived by many who loved her and miss her, including her children, Heather Pierce of Washington D.C., Greg Pierce of New York, N.Y., and Randal Pierce of Burlington, and their families. Her husband, Stephen Clark, predeceased her, and Pam had a special bond with her stepdaughter Tricia Clark. With cousins in the dozens, Pam took every opportunity she could to visit and connect with family. Her friendships were deep and lasting. She forged lifelong relationships with the children that she got to know and with whom she shared her love of crafts, nature and sparkly jewelry, welcoming all as family regardless of family tree. Her art and her handmade cards and her masterful baking lessons are documented in the
photographs and memories of those she loved. A celebration of her life with family and friends will be at the Doton Family Farm in Woodstock, 202 Lakota Road, on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at noon. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stern Center for Language and Learning, 183 Talcott Rd #101, Williston VT 05495. Marilou Estacio
Rev. A. Wayne Schwab
Rev. A. Wayne Schwab A memorial service to honor Rev. A. Wayne Schwab will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at the United Church of Hinesburg, 10570 Route 116, Hinesburg. Masks are appreciated.
Marilou Estacio Marilou Estacio of Shelburne died the night of Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born April 9, 1960,
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Steven Bissonette Steven John Bissonette, 61, died suddenly in his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, with his adoring wife, Janet, by his side. He was born on Feb. 13, 1961, to Charles and Corrine Bissonette of Shelburne. Steve overcame See OBITUARIES on page 11
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in the Philippines. She came to Vermont wanting to start fresh and provide for her family back home. While here, she built a home with her partner, Jamie, and his son, Michael. After Marilou’s double-kidney failure, her sister Emma was flown from the Philippines to Vermont to donate her kidney. This gave Marilou the opportunity to live 30 more happy years and the strength to fulfill her desire to be reunited with her son Jhammar. From that moment forward, her circle of family and friends grew in Vermont, where many happy memories were shared. To her family, she was known as Ma, Owa, Telula, Loi, Tita Malou and Lola. Most knew her as Mary, the heart of the Dutch Mill Family Restaurant. From the moment you walked in the restaurant, she would take care of you. She may have shown it in her own fiery way, but she would always make sure you felt welcomed. She was the same way with her own family, filling their hearts with the passion and kind-
ness she displayed every day. With the family continuing to grow, her sons Jhammar and Michael brought new joy into her life: her grandkids. Her priority was always family, whether here or in the Philippines, and she never chose between the two. She would never pass up an opportunity to spend time with the people she loved. She would want everyone to focus on the good, the laughs and the little things — celebrating her and all the memories shared. As she taught those around her to love hard, she spread her kindness and endless generosity everywhere she went. She made the world a better place and will be forever missed by every life she touched. Marilou is survived by the Estacio, Bissonette, Cruz, Martel, Antonio and Bermejo families. A funeral mass was held at St. Catherine’s Church in Shelburne, on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. The family requests memorial tributes be directed to Marilou’s funeral fund to assist with expenses. Monetary donations can be made through Jhammar Cruz’s Paypal (paypal.com/ paypalme/inmemoriesofmarilou) and Venmo (@jhammarcruz).
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