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1934 Jean 2023

Jean F Lertola

March 2, 1934 — October 19, 2023

Proctor

Jean F. Lertola
Jean Fregosi Lertola, from proctor, died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Genesis Health and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. She was 89.
Jean was born in Proctor on March 2, 1934 to Geno and Vera (Ravellini) Fregosi. She grew up in Proctor with her family, attending local schools, graduating as valedictorian from Proctor High School.
She went to the University of Vermont, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She married Louis D. Lertola on October 11, 1958, returning to Proctor to work part-time at the Proctor Hospital and Rutland Regional Medical Center.
After her children were born, she assumed a position at Castleton State College as a nursing instructor, and earning her M. Ed. She taught at CSC for many years, retiring s an Asst. Professor. While there, she formed strong bonds with some faculty members and their families that have lasted her lifetime. She was so proud of her Castleton nurses when she would meet them in the health community.
Jean was active throughout Proctor- as a Sunday School teacher, head of the Pool Committee, PTO committees for sports, and President of the Board of Trustees for the Proctor Free Library for 20 years.
She loved gardening, and was content to be home surrounded by her lovely flowers.
She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends, hosting the holidays as they met around her large dining room table.
She quilted, sewed, and knitted many outfits or creations for her children and grandchildren and other family members. Someone was always asking where the boys got their beautiful baby sweaters.
Jean is survived by her son, David and wife Dyanne Lertola; her daughter, Tracey and husband,  Mick Snow; her sisters, Anita Ristau and Mary Fregosi; her brother Edward Fregosi and wife Carol; her grandson, Brett Lertola and wife Jessie; cousin May Saceric Clark, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased be her son Douglas Lertola and grandsons Justin D. Lertola and Jordan P. Snow.
Friends may call at the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland, Vt. Saturday October 28, 2023from 12-2 p.m. There will be a short service at the funeral home, followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery in Proctor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to the Proctor Free Library, 4 Main Street, Proctor, VT  05765.

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