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WHITCOMB, JEANNE, 79
WHITCOMB, JEANNE, 79, of North Barre Manor, passed away October 8 at Central Vermont Medical Center, after battling lung cancer. Born in Coaticook, Quebec, on June 12, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Poulin) Ruel. She attended schools in Canada. Later the family moved to Barre, where they made their home. Jeanne was employed at the former Sprague Electric in Barre. She was a hairdresser in Barre for 35 years, where she owned and operated her own shop. On July 5, 1952, she married George Allain, they later divorced. On Feb. 23, 1970, she married Albert Whitcomb, they later divorced. She later made her home with her companion, Earl Holt; he passed away on Oct. 1, 1996. She was a member of the Barre American Legion, Post #10, Ladies Auxiliary. Jeanne enjoyed dancing, camping, crocheting and making puzzles, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Couture and husband, Richard of Barre Town; two sons, Richard Allain of Williamstown, and Donald Allain of Barre Town; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Richard Ruel and wife, Jean of Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She also loved her favorite pet cockatiel bird named "Sparky," which meant the world to her. She was predeceased by a twin sister, Jeannine Carignan.
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