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Christine Cheseldine passed away on November 3, 2020 at the age of 83 after battling the persistent progression of Parkinson's Disease for the past 10 years. Christine's beloved husband, David, passed away in 2002. Christine successfully maintained an independent lifestyle at her home in North Carolina up until one and a half years ago. She resided in Ridge Rest Assisted Living facility for the past 14 months. Her independent lifestyle was enabled by the efforts of a dedicated team of caregivers lead by Diane Johnston, and her eldest son, Andrew, who regularly traveled from his home in London, England for extended stays in North Carolina with Christine. Christine and David emigrated from England to Canada in 1958 and subsequently to Bennington, Vermont, where they raised three sons, later retiring to Middletown Springs, VT and Tryon, NC. Christine lived a full and productive life. After her children were older she completed a bachelors degree in accounting and went on to a career working for a number of local businesses including Ed Levin Jewelry and KG Enterprises. She loved to travel and outdoor activities including hiking, tennis and bicycle touring. She was an active participant in the Tryon Trail Trotters hiking club and she continued active travels with friends to attend many Elderhostel programs. She made her final trip to England in 2017. She also was also active in her church, St John The Baptist Catholic Church in Tryon, NC.

Christine is survived by two sons; Neil of Brunswick, ME and Stephen of Philadelphia, PA, and 3 grandchildren. Tragically, her eldest son, Andrew, of London, England predeceased Christine in September 2020. She soldiered on through the harrowing progression of Parkinson's with little complaint, but the insidious disease ravaged her mind and body unmercifully. We wish that no one should have to endure Parkinson's. Please consider a generous gift to this foundation to support its mission to eradicate this awful disease. Thank you.