Montpelier, VT Neda M. Lawrence, "Noni", 91, formerly of Roberts Street in Montpelier and most recently of The Gardens in Williamstown and Woodridge Nursing Home, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was born at home on Smith Street in Barre on September 25, 1924, the daughter of Alessandro and Rosalia (Bernucci) Faridoni. On April 12, 1947 she married Weldon Lawrence at St. Monica's Church in Barre; they later divorced. She attended Barre Public Schools, was a member of the class of 1943 from Spaulding High School and enjoyed staying in touch with her classmates throughout the years. She graduated from the Heaton Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. Neda was a registered nurse at Barre City Hospital and Heaton Hospital, then later a charge nurse at Central Vermont Medical Center. Most of her 40 year career was working the overnight shift often followed by breakfast at her house with co-workers. Noni's home was the family gathering place for her children, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Family members could always count on predictable Christmas stockings, Tupperware, Avon, bingo daubers, Scotch tape and playing cards. Her kitchen was filled with laughter, love and good food. She proudly shared her Italian tradition of homemade cappelletti and ravioli. The family was blessed to make cappellettis with her just 3 weeks before she passed. She enjoyed BINGO, cribbage, pitch and watching Red Sox games with her friend Steve Reed. She especially enjoyed traveling to Aruba and beyond with her good friends Ethel and John Beckles and their daughters Stacey and Joan. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her children; Kathleen Preis of Montpelier, Barbara Mitchell and son in law, Allen of Williamstown, David Lawrence and his wife Renee of Marshfield; grandchildren, Heather Preis, Danielle Wilkie, John Pitonyak, Gretchen King, Melissa Parker, Richard Pitonyak, Tyler Mitchell, Lauren Mitchell, Cassandra Limoge, Ashley Lawrence and Brandon Lawrence; her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Dot Faridoni and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Pitonyak Collins; grandson, William Preis; siblings, Jean Ciardelli and husband Mario, Vera Lacroix and her husband Louis, and Frank Faridoni. A special thank you to Jack and Diane, dear friends of Neda, who sent her weekly cards to encourage her and Johnhaynes Beckles Honeycutt who always gave Neda hugs and kisses of which she bragged about to everyone. The family would like to recognize and thank the staff and residents of the Gardens where Neda truly felt at home. The family also appreciates the nurses, staff and volunteers of Woodridge who shared her sense of humor while providing care and activities to pass her time. Thank you also to the nursing staff of Central Vermont Medical Center. Calling hours will be held 10:00 am on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin immediately following at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, Patient Activities Fund, P.O. Box 550, Barre, VT 05641. Those wishing to express online condolence may do so at www.guareandsons.com.