1939
2017
Beverly Jean Horton 78, resident of Rutland Town, passed away on March 19th, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Benn. Vt. On March 8th, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Norris & Clara (Dutcher) Hayes of Benn. Vt.
She attended Bennington High School. Bev married Paul G. Horton of Rutland on 4/29/1960. They shared 56 wonderful years of marriage raising their family. They enjoyed traveling in their camper across the country, showing their children the wonders and beauty of this world. In later years Bev & Paul would travel to Florida in their camper to avoid the harsh Vt. Winters. They made many friends during their travels and stayed in contact every year with the people they met along the way.
Bev & Paul loved to cruise and made many voyages including Alaska, Europe, and visited the Panama Canal.
Bev worked in retail most of her life, retiring in 2015 from the Vt. Marble Museum in Proctor Vt. She loved people and enjoyed being around them, she always made them feel special. She was an avid reader and enjoyed mysteries. In her younger years she sang with a chorus group the Peppermint Pipers, they traveled everywhere entertaining the local communities. Beverly was secretary and 20 year member of the Marble Valley Lions Club. She worked hard with the club members to raise money to help the less fortunate in The Rutland Community. She was an auxiliary member of the local American Legion.
She is survived by 2 sons Kevin (wife Debbie) of west Rutland. Paul (Kip) of Rutland. A daughter Laura Flanders of Clarendon. She has 6 grandchildren Justin of Florida. Lindsay, Christopher, Allie of Proctor. Jennifer & Zach of Rutland. She has 3 great grandchildren Madie, Connor, and Hadley all of Proctor. She had a special furrie friend Sammie, that kept her company this last year of her life.
Bev has 3 brothers Butch of Rutland. Michael & Tom of Bennington. She was predeceased by 5 brothers Robert, Donald, Robbie of Benn. Richard of Keene NH. John of Inman SC. 2 Sisters Patricia (Philpott) Hoosick NY and Sharon (Mejia) of Suncity Calif.
SERVICES: Funeral arrangements were done by Aldous Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Rutland Humane Society.
There will be no calling hours or services but a reception celebrating her life will be held on June 3rd @ 2:00PM at the family home.
The family wants to thank Hospice for there wonderful care at this difficult time. A special thank you to her nurses Colleen, Tammy, and Margaret, they made Bev's final days as comfortble as they could.
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Laura and family
Sorry for your loss.
Marie Fitzgerald
April 12, 2017
Dear Butch and Helen, I'm so,so sorry! I Didn't recognize the name as being your sister! She sure does look like you though! May all your memories give you the help to get through this time! God bless you! Love, Diane
diane proulx
March 28, 2017
I wish I had the chance to know her better. She was a very special Woman. I could tell by the way her family loved her. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Colleen Keyser
March 27, 2017
our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. bev was a wonderful neighbor for years. she always had a nice smile and a warm greeting. we truly lost a wonderful kind neighbor.. she will be missed...
desi,sharon,shirley, connie "woods family"
March 26, 2017
Paul
I am so sorry to hear of Beverly's passing. She was a great lady! I'll always remember her smile and cheery ways from the Lion's Club meetings at Denny's when I had the honor of being your waitress. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Take care,
Carly Messer
March 23, 2017
Love you Aunt Bev! Give love to nana, papa, Matt and uncle John up there! I'm gonna miss you and your beautiful smile and humor! Love to Paul and all your friends and family...until we meet again!!
Tanya Surdam
March 22, 2017
Paul and family
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of aunt Bev. Art and I send all our thoughts and prayers to all.
Art and Jacqueline Mejia
March 22, 2017
Laura and to the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of Bevs passing. She was always so kind and had a wonderful sense of humor! Hold your memories tight...
Eileen Ghio-Henry
March 22, 2017
We love you Bev and will greatly miss you! Paul our condolences for you and the rest of the family we pray for all you to help heal the pain of this beautiful woman's calling back home ! She will always be with you all remember that!!
Love you dearly the Ortiz family
Jennifer Ortiz
March 22, 2017
Paul and family, sad for your loss. Bev was like a second Mom to us. She was a great friend to my Mother.
Cheryl Bates ( van Kleef.
March 22, 2017
Uncle Paul, We are both so sad to hear the news about Aunt Bev. Our memories of lunch last summer are even more dear now. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love,
Rob and Kathy Horton
Freeman Horton
March 22, 2017
Paul,and family
Gary,and I are so sorry for your loss. Beverly was such a wonderful person, I loved how she made be laugh. When I sit down ,and have a glass of red wine,with ice in it, I will think of you cheers Beverley.
Martha and Gary Patch
March 22, 2017
Paul,so very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family. Sam Young.
March 22, 2017
Paul, Kip and Zach.
So sorry to hear about Bev. She was a great lady and always so good to Philip. Our sympathies are with you at this difficult time.
Scott and Patti Bowen
March 22, 2017
Laura Chris Allie & Families - Sorry to read about your Mom/Grandmother thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.
Lynn & Joe Shugrue
March 22, 2017
Bev has left a legacy of love and kindness. She always made us feel special with her smile and kind words. She set a wonderful example for others to emulate.
Linda and Mike Mullin
March 22, 2017
Paul,Kip and family, I am sorry to hear of Bev's passing. Remember the good times we had watching mighty might and little league games.May her soul rest in peace.
Carolk Denardo
March 21, 2017
"Those we love don't go away. They walk behind us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, Still Missed and very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
I pray that Laura and Kip and the entire family find the strength to deal with this most difficult of times.
Mary Beth
March 21, 2017
So sorry to hear about our good friend Bev She was a great friend K&H
Keith & Helen Perkins
March 21, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Bev. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Love Danny
Danny Heleba
March 21, 2017
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