Marjorie L. "Buddy" Gendron, 90, of Forest Drive, Montpelier died Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born in Walden, VT on November 6, 1926 the daughter of Harry C. and Addie P. (Gochey) Searles. Marjorie attended schools in Walden and graduated in 1944 from Cabot High Schoool. She married Louis J. Gendron on July 28, 1947 at St. Augustine Catholic Church and they have two children, Cecile and Louis. Buddy worked for the former DeRonde Plastics on Berlin Street, Montpelier. Marjorie and Louis operated the Greaves Farm on the Northfield Road in Montpelier for 25 years and was a 50 year member of the Capital City Grange. She also worked at Vermont College Café, Paul's (Redmond) Home Bake Shop and also was the office manager for her son, Louie at Gendron Concrete Company. Marge and Louie's lives revolved around their family and many friends. All of any age were warmly welcomed into their home. There were kind, encouraging words and always plenty of time for anyone stopping by. They were the best models of unconditional love and helping hands. They loved gardening together, playing cards and games of all kinds, hosting Sugar on Snow parties for family and friends and bird watching. Mom waited expectantly for the hummingbirds to come each year. Mom was a wonderfully creative women. Whether it was knitting, crocheting, braiding rugs, quilting or ceramic, she did all with much love and enthusiasm. She looked forward to the Gendron-Searles Family Reunions each August. She always made baked beans, with maple syrup, and a cake with peanut butter fudge frosting. During her years she made and decorated many wedding and baby shower cakes. She will be greatly missed by her daughter and caregiver, Cecile Gendron of Montpelier and her son Louis Gendron and his wife Judy of Berlin, VT.; her grandchildren Margaret Gendron of Washington, D.C. and Lucas Gendron and his wife Amy of Montpelier. Three of the greatest joys in her life were her great grandchildren Cyrus James Gendron, Ira Joseph Gendron and Collette Ann Gendron. She is also survived by two special sisters, Olive Wilson of Newberry, Vt. and Donna Winchester of Los Lunas, N.M. and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Louis on November 5, 2008 and her siblings, Marion Godrey; Doris Ainsworth; Mary Rocheleau; Madeline LaPan; Robert Searles; Forest "Bun" Searles; Earl Searles; Gordon "Jack" Searles; Richard Searles; Roger "Duff" Searles; Lester "Beaver" Searles and an infant brother who died at birth. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Jan. 14th from Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. Burial will take place at Main Street Cemetery in Hardwick at a later date. In her later years, as she lost her sight, she got great enjoyment from attending the VABVI, PALS group in Central Vt. She gained many new friends and support through this group. Donations may be made to the Vt. Assoc. Of the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI), 60 Kimball Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403. Marjorie family would like to thank CVHHH, especially Natalie, Larry and Amanda for the support they gave to us so we could keep Mom at home. We also thank all our friends who helped and Gail Trevitt and Cindy Cook who helped with the caregiving. On-line condolences may be sent to www.guareandsons.com