Maryann M. (Hoben) Raymond
October 19, 1940 - July 11, 2010Fairfax - Maryann Margaret (Hoben) Raymond, 69 died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday July 11, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born on October 19, 1940 in St. Albans, VT daughter of the late Adolph and Katherine (Rooney) Hoben. Maryann married Henry Raymond on September 3, 1960 at St. Luke’s Church in Fairfax.
Maryann’s early life was spent on the farm at the foot of Buck Hill where she told many wonderful stories of her life with her friends in the Hollow, while riding the school barge to BFA-Fairfax, graduating from there in 1958. Maryann was very active in many school activities as well as St. Luke’s Church, having actually met her future husband, Henry Raymond, in 1957, while they were both singing in St. Luke’s Choir, an activity they both participated in for the next 30 years or more.
Maryann started work immediately out of high school at The Mary Fletcher Hospital in Medical Records and remained in the Medical Field throughout her working career until 1992 when she was forced to retire because of ill health. Family was always very important, so from the time their oldest daughter was born in 1961, until their youngest daughter was in school in 1977, Maryann was a full time Mom, a role she took very seriously. Her husband, Henry, credits her family guidance, for the wonderful results achieved, Lynn, Sharon and Mary Kay, their three loving and wonderful daughters. Her support was always there also, for her husband, in whatever he undertook to provide for the family. As wife and mother, she was their number one fan, cheerleader and advocate, always there to shoulder the burden, lend a caring ear and provide words of wisdom. Her guidance also helped them to become fans of the right baseball team, the Red Sox.
Although life had not been easy for her, due to illness for the past 17 years, life was great, as she and her husband enjoyed life together each day and seeing their family grow with the addition of two wonderful grandsons. Grammie followed and supported them in every activity and important moment in their life. They always looked forward to spending time with her and Grampa in Fairfax. During her retirement she took great enjoyment in her computer and became known as VTGrammy. She developed websites and weekly spoiler emails for her favorite soaps and soap star Mark Derwin. She was able to meet Mark at a charity event and became a celebrity in her own way as people lined up to meet the beloved VTGrammy.
Maryann’s physical presence will be missed, but she definitely will live on in the hearts and memories of many, especially Henry, Lynn, Sharon, Mary Kay, Little Henry, Sam and Son-In-Law Mike. We all love you so much Maryann, Mom & Grammy, you are now at peace and pain-free.
She is survived by:
Her loving husband of 49 years Henry Raymond of Fairfax;
Three daughters:
Lynn Raymond Empey and husband Michael of Bellows Falls, VT;
Sharon Raymond of Hampton, NH;
Mary Kay Raymond of Fairfax;
Two grandchildren:
Henry and Samuel Empey;
Two sisters-in-laws:
Theresa Raymond of Fairfax;
Janice Hoben of Florida;
Several Cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was also predeceased by her three brothers: Bernard, Lawrence and Spencer Dean Hoben
A special thanks to Dr. Alan Ramsay, Maryann’s Primary Care Physician for the past 25 years, who also played a special role in making her last hours comfortable for her and according to her wishes. The family not only regarded him as Maryann’s doctor, but also as a family friend. God Bless You, Dr. Ramsay for all your help.
Special thanks to the staff at FAHC who was especially caring and helpful to the family and Maryann during her last 32 hours and to the VNA who provided loving care to her during the last few years.
At Maryann’s request there will be no public visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday July 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with Reverend Julian Asucan officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in St. Luke’s Cemetery. Memorial Contributions in Maryann’s memory can be made to the Fairfax Rescue Squad Inc, P.O. Box 228, Fairfax, VT 05454 or Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 14, Fairfax, VT 05454. Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting
www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.
Mary Kay, Lynn, Maryann & Sharon
