Marie A. GENDRON

NORTH FERRISBURGH — Marie A. Gendron, 57, died April 6, 2005, at her home, from breast cancer.She was born Oct. 7, 1947, in Richford, the daughter of Robert and Marion (Tatro) Gendron.She graduated from Richford High School and attended Community College of Vermont.She worked for the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Burlington for 16 years as a telecommunications specialist. Prior to that, she owned and managed a community care home in Chittenden County for the mentally challenged, for five years.She enjoyed woodworking, cooking, shopping and gardening.Survivors include her common law husband, Paul Gregory of North Ferrisburgh; a son, Roy Patenaude of Colchester; two grandchildren; a sister, Betty Gagne of Connecticut; three brothers, Alfred of Richford, Robert of Montgomery and Leo of South Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Irene Carr of Richmond.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Vergennes Congregational Church.Interment will be at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, VT-NH Affiliate, P.O. Box 2496, Manchester, VT 05255.