Geneva E. (Barris) Zeeland, 94, died at the Epoch of Brewster Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 13 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Francis P. Zeeland. Born and educated in Brockton, Mrs. Zeeland was a resident of North Easton since 1975. She was an Assistant Manager at Brockton Taunton Gas Company in Brockton for 12 years before retiring in the early 1970’s. She was a long standing and dedicated member of the Brockton AARP and also belonged to the Easton AARP. She helped establish the Council on Aging in Easton. Mrs. Zeeland enjoyed traveling to various locations around the world after her retirement. She was an avid reader and enjoyed dancing, knitting, Persian rug making, painting and ceramics.
Mrs. Zeeland is survived by her daughters, Janet M. Bruno of Falmouth and Joan F. Hamelburg of N. Eastham and her son, Jon F. Zeeland of N. Easton. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Fleming, Jeffrey Bruno, Jane Dolan and Julie Benson as well as 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday, December 18 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Easton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Sunday 2-5 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Geneva‘s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, 712 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601.