MARIE FRANCES VINCENT July 5, 1931 - January 25, 2018

Daughter of Edward & Ella May Vincent, she was born in Lagrangeville, NY were she resided for many years. She was a graduate of Arlington High School. She worked as a Bookkeeper for many years. She came to the conclusion that this was not for her as it was very stifling for her. She took a 360 and decided to become an over the road tractor trailer driver. She purchased her own Peterbult truck and happily went on her way. She took pride in her driving abilities and would still be driving had she not been forced to retire for medical reasons. You could say she was a female pioneer of her time.

She died peacefully, quietly and with dignity surrounded by family and friends. She's more than happy driving that Peterbuilt on the highway to heaven.

Marie detested the cold weather and spent her winters in Lake City, Florida were she was involved in many organizations. She was an active member of the Moose Lodge, Chapter 1399, and a Graduate of the College of Regents for the Moose Lodge. Being a member of the Lodge was her favorite as well as the many things that involved Nascar and Football, which she was an avid fan of. She was also an avid bowler and bingo player. She managed to keep herself extremely busy. She was a previous member of the VFW the Elks Club and Lagrangeville Ladies Aux., as well as the American Legion Auxilary.

When in Florida, she attended Mikesville, Fort White Presbyterian Church, and when in New York she attended Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church where she was a former member.

She was predeceased by her parents, Edward & Ella May Vincent; brother, Edward E. Vincent, Jr.; 2 sons, Gerald E. Shafer, Sr. and George L. Shafer; granddaughter, Marie Shafer; niece, Elizabeth Turner Vincent; first husband, Gerald Shafer; second husband, William King; and her companion of many years, Ray Billig.

She is survived by her daughter, Rosemarie Shafer Burch and her husband Robert of Newburgh; her brothers, James Wesly Vincent of Lake City, Florida and David and his wife Elizabeth Vincent of Patterson; her daughters-in-law, Diane Shafer of Newburgh, NY and Patricia Shafer of Harmony, North Carolina; grandchildren, William Kiene and his wife Jungme of Middletown, NY, David Kiene, Gerald Shafer, Jr. of Newburgh, Karen Kiene of North Carolina, Robert Shafer of Miami, Florida, Denise Shafer Dionysius and Michelle Shafer of Harmony, North Carolina; great -grandchildren, Steven Marcelo, Kari Blakesly, Michael Kiene, Deanna Kiene. Kody, Tanner & Jett Shafer, Desire & Tara Dionysius, and Gabriella; great great granddaughter, Olivia; cousins, Delmar Vincent, Chester Vincent, and Ronald Vincent; nieces and nephews, Barbara Vincent Precour, Dorothea Marie (also her Goddaughter), Evelyn, Edward, Linda, Debra, Ellen, James and Edward Vincent.

Marie was loved by many, and will be missed by all.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. immediately following the calling hours.