Name: Visitation for Estelle Hoth
Start: 2025-07-25T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-07-25T12:00:00.000Z
Location: Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church

Estelle B. Hoth, 98, a beloved mother, grandmother, family member and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Fleming Island, Florida, on June 25, 2025. A former longtime resident of Bennington, Vermont, Estelle was born on January 29, 1927, the daughter of Theodule J. and Hermine (Bellemare) Betit. She enjoyed a wonderful childhood surrounded by a large, loving family. Estelle received her education in Bennington and graduated from the Vermont State Academy of Beauty Culture.

On May 3, 1958, Estelle married the love of her life, Frederic D. Hoth, at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington. They shared nearly six decades of devotion before Fred's passing in 2016.

Estelle brought love to everything she touched. In her early years, she ran Estelle's Beauty Salon and also worked at Ben-Mont Paper, Inc. A devoted member of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church, she was an active member of the St. Anne's Society and sang in the church choir.

A lifelong lover of music, Estelle was a self-taught musician and played the accordion, organ, piano and harmonica. She affectionately shared her music with her family and created many lasting memories. She had both a generous heart and a creative nature. Estelle found joy in arranging silk flowers and crafting handmade greeting cards for family and friends. It was a cherished hobby she lovingly continued into her nineties. Her home was always filled with love, laughter, and the smell of something delicious baking in the kitchen. Above all, her heart belonged to her family and many friends. She cherished every moment spent with them.

Estelle leaves behind her two children: a daughter Michelle Blanchard & her husband Mark of Fleming Island, FL; and her son Christopher Hoth & his wife Lise of Gales Ferry, CT; as well as five of seven surviving children by marriage: Mary Patricia Cassarino & her husband John of Rutland, VT; son-in-law Donald Gangell of Newnan, GA; Mary Hoth of Westfield, MA; Frederica Carr of Eugene, OR; Rebecca Murray & her husband Scott of Fleming Island, FL; Dennis Hoth of Phoenix, AZ. She was blessed with twenty grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren, each of whom she adored. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her husband, Estelle is predeceased by her son Michael Hoth and his wife Heidi of Berlin, Germany; her daughter Theresa Gangell; her sister Mary Anne Roy; her brothers Joseph, Edward, Louis Betit and her infant granddaughter Veronica Hoth.

A Funeral Mass in celebration of Estelle's life will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington. There will be a calling hour at the church beginning at 11:00 AM prior to the Funeral Mass. Following the service, Estelle will be laid to rest beside her husband at Park Lawn Cemetery.

In honor of Estelle's memory, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart School through the office of E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.