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BARCLAY, MARGARET J., 74
BARCLAY, MARGARET J., 74, passed away on December 31 at Central Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Barre on June 16, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Senecal) Picard. Margaret attended schools in Middlesex and Montpelier High School. After her schooling, she was employed at the former Sprague Electric in Barre then later became manager at the Petco Station on the Barre-Montpelier Road for a short time, before she became a nurse's aide at local area nursing homes. Her last employment was as private duty nurse and caregiver for many years, before her retirement in 2004 due to ill health. On June 28, 1958, she married Clarence A. Barclay in St. Augustine Catholic Church in Montpelier. They resided in Montpelier for a short time before moving to Barre in 1963 where they made their home and raised their family. Mr. Barclay passed away on June 13, 2008. Among her interests were going to casinos, watching her soaps and she was an avid bingo player; but most of all, she loved being with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Clarence Barclay Jr. of La Vernia, Tex., Gary Barclay and wife Sandra of Barre Town, Robert Barclay and Joanna, also of Barre Town; one daughter, Lisa Holmes and Dennis Dessureau of Barre City; and four grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters, Irene Weston and husband Winston Weston Sr. of Middlesex, Marie Picard of Middlesex, Alice King and husband James King Sr., of Middlesex, and Theresa Beard and husband Julian of Brookfield; five brothers, Joseph Picard III of Middlesex, John Picard and wife Megan, James Picard and wife June, Emile Picard and wife Tammy, Dick Picard and wife Charlene, all of Middlesex; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by one sister, Jeannette Gray.
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