Muriel Roberta Farnsworth

Muriel graduated from Plainfield, Vermont High School and married Richard Jangraw October 23, 1954. While raising her family she attended night school to become a Medical Assistant and nurse. Until retirement she worked in the medical profession in various fields; President of the Vermont Association of Medical Assistants, the Emergency Room at Fanny Allen Hospital, Dr. Morrison’s family practice and many others within the Burlington and UVM medical community.

Muriel was involved in 4H and taught sewing to girls in Essex Jct. A passion for interior decorating and design included wall papering ceilings. She was an old school fashionista as the details were from hairline to footwear. She was an avid reader.

Muriel traveled to many US cities, the US Virgin Islands and enjoyed vacationing at Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, Fl. She ventured on a cruise and overseas to Spain and Morocco where she rode a camel! She also flew in a hot air balloon!

She lived thru many historic events and encouraged her children, the grands and the greats to explore life and become more successful than predecessors. Retiring she spent time in her South Burlington home decorating, gardening and caring for her great grandson Wesley Turner. She taught him the basics every young person should know from a grandparent. In 2018 she moved to Florida to be near her daughter Denise and son Steve.

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