Marie J. Therrien

GROTON – Marie Josee Therrien, 69, formerly of Fair Haven and Groton, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with her family at her bedside.
Born June 17, 1945 in Narbonne, France, she was the daughter of Eugene and Alice (Jaunca) Quintane. She graduated from Goddard College with a degree in Psychology in 1992. Marie had been a model for Wonder Bra and then became a pet store entrepreneur, having owned and operated Pet Paradise in Barre for a number of years.
She enjoyed shopping, especially on the Home Shopping Network.
Survivors include her daughters, Jeni Quintane of Groton and Sandrine Bomba-Mir of France; her son, Xavier Bomba-Mir of France; several grandchildren; as well as her dogs, Lola, Angie, and Benji. She was predeceased by her parents.
There are no services planned.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601-0687.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre, is assisting the family with arrangements. For a memorial guestbook, visit www.HookerWhitcomb.com.