Montpelier, VT
Jean Buzzell-Villa, 87, formerly of George Street, Montpelier passed away peacefully June 28th at Berlin Health & Rehab Center.
Jean was predeceased by her mother and father, Edith Burnett Jepson and Stanley Burnett; husbands, Leland B. Buzzell and Albert Villa.
She is survived by cousins, Norman Pandell; Ruth Johnson; Lois Nangle; Calvin Pandell; Doris (Burnett) Alibozek; Jane Burnett; Douglas & David Dowd; step daughters, Janet (Buzzell) Lee Smith and her husband, Paul; and Susan (Buzzell) McGee; and step grandchildren.
Jean was past director of music at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier, Vermont and organist at North Adams Methodist Church. She was a piano teacher to many children and adults. She was a member of the Green Mountain Jazz band and Swing over 60 Band. She composed and wrote music, volunteered her time to play at nursing homes and played at many weddings and funerals. She loved golf and arts and crafts.
A Memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier to celebrate Jean's life on Friday, July 14th at 1:00 pm.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.guareandsons.com
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.