Naila Schneider Obituary

Naila Marie Schneider, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully in the hospital on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was 77 years old.

On May 17, 1944 in Manhattan, New York, she was born Naila Marie Santos to Helen and William Santos. On May 22nd, 1963, Naila married the love of her life, Charles Schneider, whom she met at nine years old and with whom she remained, until the end. In 1975, they moved to Island Pond, Vermont, to find a more peaceful place to raise a family. Naila worked multiple jobs which included a school librarian, catechism teacher and was involved with the St. James Catholic church for years. She loved working with people and was a second mother to extended family and many neighborhood children. Naila always had an open door to those in need. More than anything, she was a dedicated homemaker, mother of her 6 children, wife to her husband. She loved music and could always be heard singing the songs of her favorites such as John Denver, Neil Diamond and her best-loved musical, West Side Story. She enjoyed plants and gardening, was a wonderful artist and a perfectionist in everything she did.

Naila is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Schneider, her sisters Harmony, Symphony, Carole and was predeceased by her sister, Melody. Naila is survived by her children and their families: Lisa and her children, Andy, Thomas, Diane, Amanda and Gabby; Rob and his faithful companion, Mutt; Beckie and her significant other, Jody, with her children Dan and Andrea; Pete and his children, Nadine, Samara and Zachary; Craig and his wife Mercedes, with his daughter, Kira; Charles and his wife Monique, with their children Adeleide and Sebastian. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.

The family wants to thank North Country Hospital for making Naila feel at peace and surrounded by love in her last days, as well as Curtis Britch funeral home for making their family at ease at their time of need. Another thank you to family and friends who have reached out with love and support. Private ceremonies for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.