Virginia Meinsma

CHARLTON – Virginia “Ginny Jane” (Mitchell) Meinsma, 82, of Daniels Road, died Monday, October 23, 2017, in her home. She is survived by four children, Marcy Meinsma of Leicester and companion Jeff Ide, Barb Guenther and her husband Len of Alexandria, VA, John Meinsma and his wife Barbara of Jaffrey, NH, Kathy Stearns and her husband Rick of Sturbridge; seven grandchildren, Heidi, Josh, Sarah, Chris, Kayla, Jordan, and Meaghan; four great-grandchildren, Aria, Cameron, Lincoln, and Kennedy; her brother, Brian Mitchell of Charlton; two sisters, Beverly Beaudette of Charlton and Diana Prescott of Dudley; her best friend, Dick Gion; and her pets, Bentley and Sox. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Vernon B. Meinsma who died in 1999; and a sister, Patricia Mitchell. She was born in Shrewsbury, daughter of the late Herbert K. and Beulah F. (Adams) Mitchell, and was a lifelong resident of Charlton, graduating from Charlton High School in 1952.

Our Mom "Ginny Jane" was an accomplished gardener, basket weaver, seamstress, and water color artist. Her spirits were fueled by her love and respect for birds, wildlife, family, friends and annual trips to Maine. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Charlton Senior Center. We wish to thank the staff of Summit Eldercare at Overlook and the many caregivers who gave peace of mind to our family.

Burial will be private. Please join us in a Celebration of Life at our Mom's favorite restaurant, Sweet Evalina's Stand, 688 Route 169, Woodstock, CT, on Sunday, November 5th from 2:00-5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please adopt a pet in need or donate to Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, E. Brookfield, MA 01515. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is assisting with arrangements.