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Germaine Rhodes,91

Germaine Marie (LaCroix) Rhodes, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Bennington, Vermont on July 25, 1929, a daughter of the late Aime and Alexina (DuPont) LaCroix. Her schooling included Sacred Heart through eighth grade when many classes were conducted in French and graduated from Bennington High School.

 

Germaine was primarily a devoted and loving mother and homemaker for her family. She was a Cub Scout mother, and involved in 4H as well as the Williamstown Dorcas Society. Gerry (nickname) worked at Sweet Brook Nursing Home in the activities department for many years after her family was raised. She was a long time communicant of Saint Patrick Parish, chairman of the parish council and a 30 year member of the faith development committee called “Renew”.

 

Germaine is predeceased by her husband Linwood Robinson Rhodes, who passed on April 11, 2019. She leaves her daughter, Gail Kapiloff (Alan) of New Ashford, MA and two sons, Daniel Rhodes of Williamstown and Linwood Rhodes Jr (April) of Fairfax, Virginia. She leaves six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, along with her sister Martha Dailey Buoni (John) of Williamstown and a brother in law, Lee Rhodes (Sandra) of Williamstown. She was predeceased by her siblings Celine Mallory, Theresa Miller, Marie Thomas and Raymond LaCroix.

 

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Germaine Rhodes will be on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Saint Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown. Burial will follow in Southlawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Village Ambulance Service in Williamstown through Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home - WEST CHAPELS 521 West Main St., North Adams MA. 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

 


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South Williamstown has lost a wonderful link in the long chain of the Rhodes family. She was a sweet woman and will be dearly missed by her neighbors. Sincere condolences to her entire family.
from: Susan and Bill Schneskion: 05-14-2021

I’m so heart broken for you . You have been her rock for many years . Getting the early paper , dinner at 5:30 sharp , jeopardy and the evening news . Dan , you were a devoted son. You truly loved your Mom and she you ! You were lucky to have spent so much time with her in her last few years . A beautiful lady ! Love always Paula
from: Dan on: 05-13-2021

Dear Dan , So sorry to see of your Mom's passing. Sending thoughts and wishing you only the best . Prayers and fond memories your way.
from: Elaine Allegra(Bushika) Cann on: 05-13-2021

I am saddened to learn of the passing of this lovely woman, and I sen my sincere condolences to all of Gerry's family. If we ever get back to playing Bingo at the Harper Center, it will not be the same without her humor and lively conversation. Gerry will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Terry Taft
from: Terry Tafton: 05-12-2021

Rest in sweet peace Gerry... it was a privilege to know you at Sweetbrook. May you and your husband now have eternity together ❤️
from: Elizabethon: 05-12-2021

Dear Gail, Linwood and Danny, Sending my deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Your Mother was such a wonderful lady and I shall always remember caring and concern for everyone at Sweetbrook when my Mother and Father were residents there. She looked after all of them with patience and joy. She was a lending hand at our church Dorcas Society and helped out so many times. May she be blessed with Peace and be with your Dad now in a Heavnly rest. I will miss you. Keep your memories close to heart.
Love, Caroline George Martel and Family
from: Caroline Martelon: 05-12-2021

Dear Dan, Linwood and Gail, I am very sad to hear of your mother's the passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my sincere condolences.
from: Carl Villanuevaon: 05-11-2021

R.I.P. Gerry....I have fond memories of you from when I worked at Sweet Brook.Heaven has received another angel.
Brenda Holland
from: Brenda Hollandon: 05-11-2021

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