Mildred T. Nault, 54, of Orleans died peacefully on June 27, 2009 in Newport. For those who knew her, although her body gave out, her spirit remained strong to the very end. The courage and positive outlook she possessed her whole life carried all through her illness. She will be remembered for her kindness, honesty, integrity, compassion, strength and especially her smile.
She was born December 3,1954 in Newport a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (McGrath) Nault. On August 2, 1985 she married David Blodgett who survives her. Mrs. Nault was a manager for the Vermont Dairy Heard Improvement Association. She ran the animal barnyard at the Barton Fair for many years. Mildred Held membership with the 4-H Club and she took exchange students for seven years. She was an avid reader and loved family gatherings. She also enjoyed gardening and her cats and dogs.
She is survived by her husband David Blodgett of Orleans, her host daughter Sully Orellana, her parents, Donald and Dorothy Nault of Newport Center, her brothers Forrest Nault and his wife Keely of Maryland, Vernon Nault of Newport Center, sisters: Ramona Nault and her husband Bob of Sutton, and Donna Lightly and her husband Steve of Penn, nieces and nephews: Shawn, Elizabeth, Matthew, Jessica, Violet, Jeremy, Jesse, Cody, Dana, Shawna, and Layla, her in-laws: Warren and Virginia Blodgett of Irasburg, sister-in-laws: Barbara Russell of Newport, Cathy Blodgett of Irasburg, Patty Tarbox and her husband Steve of Orleans, Neil Blodgett and his wife Christine of Irasburg, Shirley Moulton and her husband Dwight of Charleston, brother-in-law Dennis Blodgett of Irasburg, nieces and nephews: Jason, Nick, Chris, Corinne, Nicole, Neil, Ashley, Myah, Talon, and Max.
On July 1, 2009 an open house will be from 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. with a celebration service at 4:00 P.M. at Mildred’s home, 197 East Street, Orleans. Immediately following the service burial will be at the Pleasantview Cemetery.
In Lieu of Flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Oncology Center or Ronald Holland Dialysis Center at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport,Vt 05855. Both of these services are such a gift for our small community and make a such positive impact on the one’s that need them.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
