Mary Anne Mongeau, 75, of Clarksville, died at her home on Thursday, October 6, 2016, with family by her side after a courageous fight with cancer. Mary Anne was the daughter of Nathan McClure, Jr. and Geraldine (Roy) McClure. She was born on July 24, 1941, in Whitefield, the oldest of five siblings.
She attended schools in Whitefield and Rhode Island.
She was noted for her positive attitude even in the face of adversity. She was an army wife while married to her former husband, and had lived in Taiwan, West Germany, and several installations around the country. While on the 28-day troop transport trip to Taiwan, she was elected "Miss Congeniality".
Her compassion and love was demonstrated by adopting four children, and later by her relationship with everyone while she worked as a team leader at Vershire in Colebrook.
Her 'Joie de Vivre' was demonstrated by her love of entertaining and socializing, and by helping others young and old. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and group parlor games.
She was noted for wearing 'funky' clothes and jewelry. She loved to decorate her home with collectibles and eclectic antiques. She was truly unique, 'one-of-a-kind', and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Bertrand Mongeau of Clarksville; her mother, Geraldine McClure of Whitefield; two sisters, Patricia Booth of Newport, RI, and Carol McClure of Windham, ME; her children, Elizabeth Probasco and her husband Carl; Victoria Andrade and her husband Jose; Robert O'Dell and Timothy O'Dell. Also step-children, Renee Kane and her husband Daniel; Steve Mongeau and his husband Jimmy Falls; and David Mongeau and his wife Elizabeth; and four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
She was pre-deceased by her father Nathan McClure, Jr., and by two brothers, Dennis McClure and Nathan McClure III.
At her request there are no public calling hours or services. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mary Anne's memory to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, 52 Spring Street, Colebrook, NH 03576.