Marilee Olander

September 7, 2020

West Topsham-Marilee "Micki" Olander, 80 of West Topsham VT, passed peacefully with family on Sep 7th, 2020 at Central Vermont Medical Center. Marilee was born in San Francisco, CA on Aug 29th, 1940, the daughter of James B, Cecile N (Rousse) Toler. Throughout the years she worked as a secretary for the Southington CT Daycare, then for the YMCA. She and her husband, Ray Olander pursued their talents in making beautiful art to sell on the craft market. In 1986 they moved to W. Topsham VT and opened their own craft shop. As she retired, she worked at the local Waits River General Store Deli and enjoyed visiting with the community. Her final job before retirement, was a medical secretary for the Valley Health Center of East Corinth VT. Marilee is survived by her Children, James Barber, Suzanne Briggs, Aaron Barber, her 10 Grandchildren, and 12 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond J Olander. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 1pm at St. Monica Church in Barre. Per State mandate, mask and social distancing required. Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street in Barre.