Rutland/Middletown Springs Mrs. Monelvia May Lewis Fitzgerald Monelvia May Lewis Fitzgerald 95, died early Saturday morning November 26, 2011 at The Pines in Rutland. She was born in North Hebron, NY on November 14, 1916 the second of seven children born to Melvin & Martha (Griffith) Lewis. Monelvias mother had the greatest influence on her life. Coming from Wales with a strong Welsh heritage and deep moral and religious values and a hardworking ethic which was instilled in Monelvia at an early age. She learned to bake for many, crochet afghans, read books and poetry and sing songs. Monelvia Married her husband Paul in 1935 and after nine years of marriage they purchased a 550 acre farm in Middletown Springs, she took a active role on the farm helping with logging, haying and milking cows, while at the same time working as a clerk at a novelty store for 22 years. Together they raised two beautiful daughters. She began writing in 1947 by keeping a daily diary, but it wasnt until the tragic death of her daughter, Norma in 1987 that she started turning her thoughts into poetry. She wrote her first poem in January 1988 at the age of 72. Survivors include her daughter, Janice Blackwood & her husband William, of Castleton, by her five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Monelvia was predeceased by her husband Paul Fitzgerald in 1995, by her daughter Norma Matthews in 1987 and by her sisters, infant sister Ruth Lewis, Foresta Montgomery, Helena Allen, Lucille Cameron and Elizabeth Nati and by her brother, Melvin Lewis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 29, 2011 at 10 A.M. at the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Mychack will officiate. Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Middletown Springs First Response at P.O. Box 1033, Middletown Springs, VT 05757 Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com