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Lucille Marie Holton

1934 - 2025

Lucille Marie Holton obituary, 1934-2025, Arlington, VT

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

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Shea Family Funeral Homes - Bennington

213 West Main St.

Bennington, Vermont

Lucille Holton Obituary

Lucille Marie Holton, 90, formerly of Arlington VT. passed away January 13, 2025 at SVMC in Bennington. Lucille was born in Granville, NY February 12, 1934 the daughter of the late Silas and Florence (Letcher) Towne and attended local schools. Lucille married Frederic Holton, Jan 6 1951. Together they had 6 children. Richard(Brenda), Donald (Carol), Stanley, Ted(Dolores), Kathleen Hill (Micheal). Lucille worked in the local area for many years including Mack Molding, Bromley, Avalanche, Wilburton Inn, and Chauncy's until she was 88. She was very proud to be a Norman Rockwell Model for the 1947 edition of the Saturday Evening Post "The Babysitter". She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 69 and the Eagles Auxiliary in Manchester. She enjoyed going to Elks bingo with her dearest friends Anita, Rose, Pauletta. loved going to casinos, playing cards, family gatherings, time with her grandchildren and great -great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederic, children Donald, David, Carol, Brenda, and her siblings Florence Hess, Doris Cole, Fran Hayes, Gladys Pike, Henry Towne, Harry Towne. She is survived by Richard, Stan, Ted, Kathleen ( Mike),grandchildren: Angela Denoncourt (Ray), Christina Holton, Michael Holton,Ted Holton ll, Samantha Ackert Holton (Lou), Emily Holton Bacon, Justin Holton, Mazie Clay, (Curtis), Tyler Hayes, Jessica Hill Grover (John), Jeremie Hill (Jackie), Jason Hill (Darcy) and Jacinda Betit(Jon), great grandchildren: Valerie, Louis, Camden, Kailey, Riley, Landon, Logan, Lydia, Sophia , Beckett, Kynlee, Robert, Johnny, Wyatt, Delilah, Ethan, Bennett, Nathaniel, Justin, Tucker, Jax., 2 great-great grandchildren Fletcher and Carter White. Her sister Evelyn Tobin, Loving nieces, nephews. Funeral services for Lucille will be held Saturday February 22, 2025 at 11am at Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel Historic Route 7A Arlington, VT. Reception to follow at the American Legion in Arlington. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Lucille's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Legion Post 69 Arlington, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home Arlington Chapel P.O. Box 528 Arlington, VT 05250.

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Published by The Bennington Banner on Jan. 18, 2025.

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Lori Rogers

January 20, 2025

Stan, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great great lady. She knew my mother as well--when Nancy & Jim would visit Chauncy's for years. How sad for you all. She was amazing. Sending condolences. Lori Rogers, Manchester VT

Evelyn Ponzillo (Ames)

January 19, 2025

Went to school with Lucille. Last saw her at her son's restaurant a few years ago.

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