Florence S. Marchant passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Gilmour Health Care Facility.
Born April 13, 1917 in Queens, NY, Florence was the daughter of Albert and Florence Schierloh.
During the 1930s, Florence was the personal secretary to poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay, working at Millay’s home known as “Steepletop”, in Austerlitz, NY.
Florence especially enjoyed Theorem painting and took great pride in her home and flower gardens. She volunteered for the Hospital Auxiliary, working many years at “The Pink Door”, and created beautiful “Christmas Teas” at the United Methodist Church. Florence and her husband loved to go sailing on Lake Champlain and both were avid swimmers.
On July 3, 1942, in West Stockbridge, MA, Florence married her loving husband, Richard Marchant, who survives. She is also survived by her four children, Nancy Stutts and husband, Joe, of Franklin, Virginia; Barbara Fick and husband, Paul, of Deansboro; Rick Marchant and wife, Anna, of Norwich; and Doug Marchant and wife, Elaine, of Norwich. Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive. She was predeceased by a brother, Albert Schierloh.
The family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of the Gilmour Health Care Facility for the wonderful care they gave to Florence.
It was Florence’s wish that there be no funeral service at this time.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
She has gone on to a better place, my throughts and prayers are with you all.
Barbara/PauThe family is sincerly at a loss for words . We are so sorry about the loss of your mother, She was a great lady and one I am happy that our paths crossed in this world Sincere
thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Marchant. I have very fond memories of spending time visiting and working on Fuller Road. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Marchant, Rick, Doug and the rest of the family.
We have many happy memories of working with Florence and simply enjoying her presence at Broad Street UMC. She was a good friend and a giving person who willingly shared her many talents.
Sincerely,
Tom and Betty
my sympathy.. sure m thinking of all of you love
Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rodney, Pam & Katie
I lived across the street from Florence and Dick and family for several years and came to know them as wonderful people. I admired Florence’s art talent so much. My thoughts are with the family of Florence; You will always have good memories of her in her healthy years.
Sincerely
Ginny Clarke
Be assured that we will be praying for your family during this difficult chapter of life.
We send our condolences during this difficult time and want you to know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
My home has many pieces of art created by Mrs. Marchant and furniture that she and Mr. Marchant refinished. Her work was collected by my mother. Each piece is now a family heirloom and each reminds me of my mother who just loved Florence. Mrs. Marchant was a wonderful person and I truly appreciate the memories that she leaves behind. My condolences.
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