Vanessa Irene Knott

Vanessa Irene Knott, 92, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster, New Hampshire, where she had lived for many years. During her time there, she made many dear friends and was a beloved part of the community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Vanessa was born in Holland, Vermont, and was one of ten children. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Ellen (LaBounty) McKenney, her grandparents, and her siblings: Doris Little, Gladys Plant, Rossy Baraw, Marion Wheeler, Mildred McKenney, Ruby Stanton, Geneva Ovitt, two infant sisters, and her brother, Edwin McKenney.

She was also preceded in death by her two husbands, George Anderson and Joseph Knott; her children, Barbara Knoll, Cecil and Douglas Anderson and her grandchildren, Daniel Lane Jr., Jennifer Lane and Derek Lane.

Vanessa is survived by her daughter, Pearl Lane of Gilman, VT; her grandchildren, Crystal Lane of Gilman, VT, and Amanda Putvain of Coventry, VT; and six great-grandchildren: Conner and Daniel Putvain Jr., Deklin and Garrett Chilafoux of Coventry, VT, and Logan Lane and Levi Paquette of Gilman, VT. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who held her close in their hearts.

Vanessa’s greatest joys came from time spent with her family and friends. She loved visits with loved ones, playing bingo, working on puzzles, and doing word search books. Her kind heart, gentle spirit, and quiet strength left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, Vermont, on Saturday, July 12 at 1:00 p.m. for all who wish to attend.