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Vivian La Valley Obituary

Born April, 28, 1931 in West Brattleboro VT, at the home of her Grandfather Author Goodenough, the daughter of Rupert Goodenough and Elizabeth Royce. She died June 7th in her home that her husband Harold (Chickie) built her almost 60 years ago. He has been building another home for the last 20 years, it was finished so he came and led her away from us, waiting in this home is her son Donald O. La Valley who passed in March of 2000.

Surviving her are her son David F. La Valley and wife Debra of Williamsville, VT, daughter, Cynthia H. Sykes and husband Matthew of Greenfield, MA, 7 Grand children, 6 Great Grand children and 2 Great Grand Childen.

Last but not least 3 cats Daisy, Star and Spooky and the immortal words "Don't Let The Cats Out." We will miss her !!!

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Published by Brattleboro Reformer on Jun. 22, 2018.

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Randal Ebbighausen

February 11, 2019

I am fortunate that I was able to spend some time with Aunt Vivian about two years ago. Judith and I went to visit her. I remember going to Aunt Vivians house when I was young while mom would have coffee and visit. Love you Aunt Vivian and will always remember you.
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Cynthia Sykes

June 25, 2018

Love you mom, all 3 cats have homes and are happy and safe. Been so busy I know it has not really hit me yet, when it happens I have lots of people to help me keep standing, Miss you, your daughter. Cindy

Laurie Ebbighausen

June 23, 2018

I have many fond memories of Aunt Vivian. I always enjoyed visiting with her, and those visits always came with memories being shared, and some hearty laughs! She was well loved and will be sorely missed. Rest gently now, Aunt Vivian.

Molly Eddy Stone

June 22, 2018

So sad to hear this. Vivian is my Father's (William Edfy) own cousin and my second cousin. She was 7 years older than me. We used to play together when I was about 5 and she was about 12. After she lost her mother she was raised by my grandmother CORA Goodenough Eddy, Ripert's Aunt, if he was son of Arthur, since Uncle Arthur was her brother. She had several half brothers and sisters, as Rupert then remarried twice. She also had an own brother, I'm so sorry for your loss.

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