Madeleine Marie Louise Schneider

She is preceded in death by her father, Jean Carnot; her mother, Perrine; her brothers, Benjamin and Jean; and her sister, Jane.

Born and raised in Brittany, she survived the war in occupied France, immigrated to the United States and became an American citizen. Madeleine worked for Ruby Ross as a dress designer and maker in New York City. She was a wonderful wife mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Bede’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, William; her sons, Edward (Tanya), Paul (Toni), Philip (Karen), and Mark; her daughter, Claire; and her grandchildren, Sarah, Olney, Nicolas, Erin, Emily and Armand.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 6 from 2-4pm and from 6-8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, July 7 at 2pm at Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel at the College of William & Mary, 10 Harrison Ave., Williamsburg, VA. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to research cures for Alzheimer’s and/or colon cancer would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.