Carman Hamel

Carman M. Hamel, 62, of North Concord, passed away at home Saturday, May 28, 2016 with family at her side.  Her husband David passed away June 6 of last year; they were married April 21, 1979.

Carman was born in St. Johnsbury on Dec. 26, 1953, one of ten children born to Francis and Mertie (Walter) Simpson.  Carman graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1971.

Carman worked as a waitress and kitchen worker at several area restaurants including the old Miss Vermont Diner and the Miss Lyndonville Diner.  She also worked in the Concord School cafeteria.   She loved dancing like so many in her family, playing cards, singing, bowling, horseshoes, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and loved ones.

She is survived by two daughters: Kristina Sawyer and husband Ted of North Concord, Katrina Hamel and Tyge Searl of St. Johnsbury, grandchildren Logan Lapierre, Kiara Searl, and Dakota Calkins; brother Randy Simpson and Rochelle of Concord, sisters Rosemarie Rouillard of Claremont, Ramona Robertson and husband Donald of Alabama, Rosealee Moulton and husband Harold of Lyndonville, Sandra Magoon and husband Robert of South Wheelock; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents Carman was predeceased by three brothers Reginald, Rocky, Robert, and an infant sister Rena Simpson.

The family is planning on having a big potluck barbeque in her honor at her home in North Concord (513 Ladd Rd.) on Saturday, June 4 from 3-7 p,m.  Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.

Memorial contributions, marked for ‘Hospice’, could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com.