Obituary for Patresa Jean (Kittell) Wells
Patresa Jean (Kittell) Wells, 95, a lifelong resident of Jeffersonville passed away at her home peacefully with her children by her side on August 7, 2022. She was born on 12/23/1926 to Iva and Schuyler Kittell in Jeffersonville Vermont (on the hill she always called it) Schuyler passed in 1931. Iva then married Howard Barsha in 1938 who helped raise her and her brothers like his own children.
Patresa graduated from Cambridge High School in 1947. She married Charles Harvey Wells Jr. on October 17, 1953. Together they raised 4 children as a couple they enjoyed going dancing, bowling, snowmobiling and being with friends. Charles died in 1977 so she was like a Mother, Father and best friend. She began working as a payroll clerk at the Mary Fletcher Hospital, she was active in the American Legion Auxiliary where she became a life time member. She enjoyed walking in the 4th of July parades with her American legion colleges carrying the American flag with so much pride. She loved selling her poppies and doing fund raisers for the American legion. She loved to play solitaire every day and also played canasta on a weekly event with friends. She was also a lifetime member of The Eagles Club. She sold Fuller Brush products for a long time, along with Amway where she saved her money to buy a snowmobile for her family as a surprise to all. She was very committed to helping with the school programs for her children.
She was a very strong willed person. She overcame many many obstacles as a child, wife and mother but never let that bring her down, she always put one foot in front of the other and picked up the pieces and carried on never complaining. beating all odds that were thrown her way. She loved being a part of her children’s life engaging in any activity of their choice. Her love for her children was unconditional and was there for them every moment of their lives.
Her smiling face will truly be missed by all.
Special thanks to the team at Lamoille County Home Health and Hospice Agency. For helping us all carry out moms last wishes of her life. For them we are very grateful.
Patresa leaves behind her children sons Jeffrey Charles Wells of Highgate and friend Susan, Brian Keith Wells of Waterville, Terry Jay Wells of Jeffersonville, daughter Paula Jayne Turner and husband Charlie of Fletcher, brother Landon (Tink Kittell) of Jeffersonville 4 Grand Children: Ryan Wells and wife Kelley, Brock Wells and wife Kaley, Skylar Whitney and husband Ryan, Jacob Wells, 4 Great Grand Children: Preston Whitney, Logan Whitney, Aubrey Wells, Daxton Wells two feline companions, Fat cat and Black cat, several nieces and nephews and brother in law.
Predeceased by her parents, step father, her husband, brother Schuyler (Jack Kittell) and many close friends.
A private graveside memorial service will be held in the family lot in South Cambridge Cemetery with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin offering prayers. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday August 26, 2022 beginning at 12:45 pm at the Eagles Club, Jeffersonville. Memorial contributions in Patresa’s memory may be made to American Legion, Post 35, P.O. Box 96, Jeffersonville, VT 05464 or Eagles Green Mtn 3210, P.O. Box 326, Jeffersonville, VT 05464 or Lamoille Home Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.
Patresa graduated from Cambridge High School in 1947. She married Charles Harvey Wells Jr. on October 17, 1953. Together they raised 4 children as a couple they enjoyed going dancing, bowling, snowmobiling and being with friends. Charles died in 1977 so she was like a Mother, Father and best friend. She began working as a payroll clerk at the Mary Fletcher Hospital, she was active in the American Legion Auxiliary where she became a life time member. She enjoyed walking in the 4th of July parades with her American legion colleges carrying the American flag with so much pride. She loved selling her poppies and doing fund raisers for the American legion. She loved to play solitaire every day and also played canasta on a weekly event with friends. She was also a lifetime member of The Eagles Club. She sold Fuller Brush products for a long time, along with Amway where she saved her money to buy a snowmobile for her family as a surprise to all. She was very committed to helping with the school programs for her children.
She was a very strong willed person. She overcame many many obstacles as a child, wife and mother but never let that bring her down, she always put one foot in front of the other and picked up the pieces and carried on never complaining. beating all odds that were thrown her way. She loved being a part of her children’s life engaging in any activity of their choice. Her love for her children was unconditional and was there for them every moment of their lives.
Her smiling face will truly be missed by all.
Special thanks to the team at Lamoille County Home Health and Hospice Agency. For helping us all carry out moms last wishes of her life. For them we are very grateful.
Patresa leaves behind her children sons Jeffrey Charles Wells of Highgate and friend Susan, Brian Keith Wells of Waterville, Terry Jay Wells of Jeffersonville, daughter Paula Jayne Turner and husband Charlie of Fletcher, brother Landon (Tink Kittell) of Jeffersonville 4 Grand Children: Ryan Wells and wife Kelley, Brock Wells and wife Kaley, Skylar Whitney and husband Ryan, Jacob Wells, 4 Great Grand Children: Preston Whitney, Logan Whitney, Aubrey Wells, Daxton Wells two feline companions, Fat cat and Black cat, several nieces and nephews and brother in law.
Predeceased by her parents, step father, her husband, brother Schuyler (Jack Kittell) and many close friends.
A private graveside memorial service will be held in the family lot in South Cambridge Cemetery with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin offering prayers. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday August 26, 2022 beginning at 12:45 pm at the Eagles Club, Jeffersonville. Memorial contributions in Patresa’s memory may be made to American Legion, Post 35, P.O. Box 96, Jeffersonville, VT 05464 or Eagles Green Mtn 3210, P.O. Box 326, Jeffersonville, VT 05464 or Lamoille Home Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.