Margaret Ann Bell, 93, of Vergennes passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at The Arbors at Shelburne.
She was born June 19, 1931 in Bridgton, ME to Frederick and Nellie May Linscott, the fourth of six children. Margaret graduated from Bridgton High School in 1949. After graduating, she worked as a soda clerk at the local drug store. Margaret married Robert C. Bell in Bridgton, ME on March 23, 1951. In 1960, Margaret and Robert moved to Vermont with their son, Gene, where she worked at H.P. Hood Farm Supply as a bookkeeper until her retirement.
She enjoyed being in the garden, doing puzzles, baking, sewing and knitting. For several winters in a row, Margaret proudly knitted over 100 hat and mitten sets and quietly donated them to local children in need.
Margaret and Robert attended many agricultural fairs. Their favorites included Addison County Field Days, Champlain Valley and Fryeburg Fairs. They worked together in the pulling ring for several years.
A devoted mother and Mimi, Margaret never missed an opportunity to support or cheer on her family. She attended many athletic and school events with enthusiasm and pride.
Margaret is survived by her son, Gene and his wife, Barbara; her granddaughters, Stephanie Bell, Jamie Fernandes and her husband Brian, and Jessica Brigante and her family; and her great grandson, Mack Fernandes. She also leaves behind her sister, Marlene and two very special nieces, Loma Bell and Marlene James. She is predeceased by Robert, her husband of 68 years; her parents Frederick and Nellie May; and her siblings Frederick, Ralph, Phyllis, and Marion.
The family wishes to send many heartfelt thanks to all the members of The Arbors at Shelburne for the loving care they gave to their mother and Mimi.
A private graveside service will be held in Gorham, ME.
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This was just sent to us today (12/21/24), by one of our sisters Kelly Bell Lloyd. Our condolences to the family.
The Bell sister’s
(Skip’s daughter’s)
Holly, Tracy, Kelly, & Wendy
(Skip’s wife Cheryl passed last month).
I am so sad and sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was an amazing mentor to me. When she decided to retire from the pulling booth, I got the honor to learn from her. I am so grateful for the years I got to sit beside her, watch her and learn how to run the pulling booth at Addison County Field Days. She and Bob were a team. I learned by watching them before I was asked to sit beside Margaret and start learning how to run the booth. I know I pale in comparison to all she knew. The pullers loved her and held her in the highest regard. I loved that she would make the crew doughnuts and her brownies with the mint in the middle. She would bring me my own plate every year. And my favorite moments sitting there with her, were her stories. Every year, I would ask her to also retell my favorite one, the story of the horses that her Daddy bought when she was a kid, from the circus, and how they would stand and prance to the music and keep to the beat while she was aboard. It is bittersweet to hear that she has passed, but knowing she is reunited with Bob is a great comfort. They are a team once again and running the pulls with all those who have passed. I’m sure it’s the best pull in heaven. My condolences to her family. She loved you all so much as she would tell me every year about each of one of you. Thank you Margaret for taking me under your wing. I am missing you so very much in the booth.