Amy Vanderwood Schneider was a gifted artist who saw beauty in the
world as few ever could. Her colorful seascapes, landscapes, and portraits
reflected the joy she found in the places and people who touched her life.
A short walk from Nantasket Beach, home was a modest two-story house filledwith children, dogs, stacks of books, paintings in progress; and always, something delicious simmering on the stove. Amy was always in motion. In that crowded house packed with laughter and conversation, she hosted art lessons, girl scout meetings, and parties for the kids.
Amy was an outspoken advocate for the children of Hull,
Massachusetts. She was a town leader during the “Blizzard of 78” as the
first woman chairperson of the Hull School Committee. She later worked for Boston University School of Law and Metropolitan College.
Amy loved an adventure. She enjoyed daytrips to Rockport, riding the
Swan boats in Boston, and packing up her easel and paints and heading
off to capture the colors of western Florida and the south of France. Amy
was a passionate Patriots fan(Tom Brady era,) relished a heated political
debate, and never watched a cooking show she didn’t like. Amy loved
growing vegetables, raising dogs and eating lobsters.
Amy always made time for her children and grandchildren. She
listened to our problems, healed our hearts, and taught us how to find joy in the simple things.
Amy Vanderwood Schneider left us on January 15, 2024 at the age of
95. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Schneider and cherished
daughter of the late Catherine(Moffie) and Benjamin Vanderwood. Sister to the late Millard and Jack Vanderwood. Devoted mother to Barry Schneider and wife, Elayne, Carol Kramer and husband, William, Janet Liss and husband, Stuart, Jonathan Schneider and partner, Meghan Allen, and Eric Schneider and partner, Heather Hall. Adored grandmother to Adam, Jamie, David, Emily, Andrew, Steven, Rachel, Jack, and Maxwell. Great-grandmother of seven. Amy is also survived by her devoted dog, Pete.
Services for Amy are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made in her name to Great Dog Rescue of New England(GDRNE.com) or
in her memory, random acts of kindness.
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