A Beautiful Woman
Pamela Chase Paradee lost her inspirational and unbelievably courageous battle with cancer Tuesday. A giant hole has been left in our lives as she was our anchor. She will be forever remembered, and her spirit will live on forever in her three beautiful boys and in all of us that she touched.
As you all know, Pam was an amazing woman. A wife of 14 years, a mom of 3 strong boys, a reputable teacher and a leader in her community. Pam was an organizer, and goal driven. A triathlete and marathoner. One of Pam's mantras we all can live by is Love, Life and Laughter. She was vibrant! A person you always wanted to be around, her energy was bountiful. Pam has loved all of us and we will love her forever.
A memorial service will be held in Bristol, VT on Sunday July 25th at 2pm at the Federated Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
Community Outreach Fund, Merchants Bank 15 West St. Bristol, VT 05443 - Attn, Andrea
or to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Bone Marrow Transplant Research: Checks payable to: DHMC Development Office, Attn: Michelle Clark, 1 Medical Ctr. Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756
posted by Troy @ 9:26 AM
38 Comments
38 Comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Tara has kept me posted. I got to know Pam on a wonderful trip to Aruba with her and Tara years ago. She was an amazing person, so happy and full of life. Our thoughts are with you and the boys, and the rest of your family. Paige Erikson Kaleita
I'll always remember Pam's vibrancy and the way she lit up a room with her laughter and positive energy! Doing things with Pam was always FUN -- from getting pedicures to hiking with our dogs to mixing drinks. She'll always be in our hearts and we'll remember her in so many ways when we laugh and have fun as she so frequently inspired us to do! Love and strength to you, Troy, and to Tucker, Sam and Grif. We're here for you.
Troy, we're so sorry to hear about Pam. Pam was one of the sweetest, happiest, most energetic people I've ever met. Her smile could light up the room and her laugh was contagious. Her life was an inspiration and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sherri & Rick Gouse
I am so, so sorry to hear of Pam's passing. Her spirit IS, WAS, and WILL CONTINUE TO BE strong! I treasure her friendship starting with our days at Robinson School and continuing at BES. Her smile is enduring and will always be in my mind. I will continue to pray for all of you and the difficult days ahead. Give my heartfelt love to Tucker, Sam and Griffin.
Anne Driscoll
Pam's spirit will always be with us as she has touched our community in so many ways. She was a true friend and her courage and determination were an inspiration to many. Her laughter and smile, and all the fun, funny memories I have of her, will always be in my heart. Love and strength to you and the boys, Troy.
Hearts are breaking everywhere..but we all have such happy happy memories of this beautiful and vibrant woman who was so full of love and smiles! And that laugh!! My love and prayers to you Troy, and Tucker, Sam, Griffy and your family.
Love, Kathy Barrett
I am so sorry for your loss. I had no idea your wife was sick until I heard about her passing on facebook today. I remember when she was pregnant with your youngest my freshman year. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
It has been many years since I saw Pam in person and yet I can imagine her smile and bright eyes as if I saw her yesterday. (She and I were classmates at GDA.) I remember her as an incredibly vibrant and positive person, always smiling and engaged in life. I am so sorry that you have lost her here on earth but as I well know having lost my father to cancer, she will remain with you forever. I wish you the peace that comes from knowing she is no longer suffering and that the time you shared together was precious. Sending love and prayers your way.
Troy - my thoughts are with you and your beautiful boys. Emily Mitchell
Pam was -- I hate the past tense --was clearly the product of her remarkable parents. She welcomed the challenge of each day, embraced life and inspired us all.
There will be a living Pam within all of us. Through our sadness will come rejoicing over a life lived to the fullest.
With love and sorrow,
Pete
So sorry for your loss. I didn't know Pam, but from what I have heard from people that knew her, she was a remarkable woman. I am glad she was a part of your life. Your will have her memories with you forever.
Helen Shepard
Our neighborhood will always feel the space that Pam filled. It will now be filled with her incredibly vivacious spirit and we will think of her often. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy
Pam was a mover and a shaker! Her energy seemed boundless...she was a beautiful person and so very special. You need look no further than those three wonderful boys for proof of what a kind and loving woman Pam was. Our community was so lucky to have had Pam for as long as we did. I am so very sorry for your loss - my love to your family - Susan P.
Troy and the boys, you are in my thoughts.
Dear Penny and Stu - my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Love,
Kathy Barrett (SC Preschool)
Pam and I were classmates at GDA. Her smile could light up any room. Her positive energy and vivaciousness holds a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy to you all during a difficult time.
speechless.
the world has lost an amazing woman.
bookies, brian, haven, maude, and eleanor
It has been such a long fight. The neighbors, friends and family have all been backing her up in her fight. It is a loss for not only her family but for the comunity and everybody who knew her. Right now she is in a good place not having to be sick anymore. I know she will be watching Griff, Sam and Tucker through there many adventures and triumphs. She will in all our hearts and all our memories. The best thing now for every one to do is to support her loved ones a I think that is somethig she would want because she can't do it even though she wants two. She will be missed greatly but she will never be gone.
-Edgar
I got to know Pam her first year of teaching at Robinson. I was an Ed tech, and she had landed her first teaching job. There wasn't a woman ever so excited to teach children about everything and anything. In the process, she taught all of us at Robinson how to laugh, smile, embrace life, and grow. I haven't seen Pam for 9 years since we moved to Maine, but I have thought of her often through the years - many times when I have been in a triathlon, because Pam inspired me to try the sport.
Todd and I are both thinking of you, Troy, and your 3 beautiful boys. Hug them tight, and enjoy your wife's gorgeous legacy that they carry onward. The world has lost a beautiful woman, but she has left behind 3 amazing kids who have learned so much from her.
I will be participating in a couple cycling and running events to raise money for cancer research and cures, and I will be doing them for Pam.
All of our love,
Karen Wilson and Todd Papianou
Our hearts ache for all of you! Pam inspired us in ways that words can not express. Wishing you and the boys peace, strength and comfort.
love,
Tiffiny,Scott,Nate,Will and Madi
No words can describe what I wish to say to the entire Paradee family. You have an amazing wife, mother, daughter, and sister looking down and protecting you now.
What I do know is there are
670,000 people in VT,
15,600,000 people in New England,
308,000,000 people in the United States,
6,700,000,000 people on Earth, and...
... I count myself as one of the lucky ones to have been blessed to have known Pam so well.
Buffalo
I'm so sorry to hear about Pam. I taught Griffin's yoga enrichment at school last spring and adore him! You have a great support system in this community. my sincere condolences--Stacy Kutter
Troy,
It's Jim Provost, and I just wanted to offer my condolences and prayers to you and your family over the loss of your wife. I wish I could have known her. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
I am deeply saddened by your loss. You have my prayers that this time of loss comes with peace and understanding, comfort that she is no longer in pain. I cannot begin to imagine the hole that this leaves for your family. The community has been blessed by your family's efforts and contributions and those of Pam will not go without a mark on everyones heart whom she touched.
To Troy, the boys and the entire Chase Family,
I was very saddened to hear that Pam passed away...it brought back alot of great memories...of Pam, and the entire Chase Family. My heart goes out to all of you. May she rest in peace.
Mark
Troy,
I am so sorry to hear about Pam's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Shaun Cattanach
Troy, our hearts and thoughts are with you and the boys. Pam was an incredible inspiration for us all, and receiving her smile would always make the day better, no matter how things were going. Saw you and the boys today at the Stampede, and just didn't know what to say or do, because all I want to do is hug those three beautiful kids and tell them everything is going to be alright. Don't know if that's what they want at the moment, hugs and kind words from every single mom in town, but let them know that we are all there for them! Take care of you. Deb Mager Rickner
Troy,
Wishing you and your family comfort and peace with sympathy at this extremely difficult time.
Sincerely,
Barbara Labas
Dear Troy, Pam must have been so proud to have you as a husband. Your strength as a family is an inspiration to us all. You have built such a strong community around you, and although the road ahead will not be easy, what you and Pam have give will continue to shine ten fold. We are thinking of you, and wish you peace.
Troy, this blog is a testament to your devotion to Pam and your boys. I'm sure you will keep this spirit as life goes on and the boys grow up. They are blessed to have you as a father. Ben.
Troy, so very sorry to hear of Pam's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your boys.
Peace,
Andrew, Kristen, Liam and Miles Peterson
Stuart & Penny
We are truly saddened by Pam's passing. We remember her and her spirit so well from the soccer field at Governor Dummer. I am sorry that we lost touch with you folks and Pam. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.
Troy, words cannot express the sorrow in our hearts for our own loss and for the loss you and the boys have endured. Your strength and positive energy have been such an inspiration to all of those whose lives you have touched. We'll continue to hold you and your family in our hearts and prayers. Pam was so, so beautiful--inside and out. She will be deeply missed.
Steve and Samantha Kayhart
Troy, to you and your family we give you our support and strength. We can't begin to imagine what you are feeling and enduring at this time. We hope that you know what an incredible impact your Pam has had on so many people in her lifetime and that brings you some sense of peace and acceptance. Our thoughts are with you. Catrina and Rob DiNapoli
My GDA recollections are full of memories that include the wonderful Chase family. I didn't have the privilege of knowing Pam as an adult but it sure sounds like she was the same sweet, cheerful, kind, and enthusiastic person I remember from high school. My deepest condolences to the Chase and Paradee families for your tremendous loss. You are in my thoughts. Cathy
Thank you Pam for your wonderful spirit and love for education. You were an incredible parent,teacher,wife and community member. Your spirit lives on through the Four Winds Program and the lives it touches everyday.
My thoughts and prayers go to Troy,Tucker, Sam & Grif.
I haven't seen you all in a few years, but I taught with Pam at Robinson. We used to share dog, hiking and classroom stories as we were right next door to one another. I shal remember Pam's love of life and bright eyes.
We all are lucky to have such a strong woman in our lives. I shall keep her memory alive as I love, exercise and teach.
love,
Maggie Plante
Troy - my thoughts are with you and your beautiful boys. Emily Mitchell
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