Elizabeth "Boots" McNally
1938 - 2006
Elizabeth "Boots" McNally
1938 - 2006
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Elizabeth “Boots” McNally – 68, of Acorn Drive, passed away in the comfort of her home, family and friends on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Born in Kirby on July 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Edith (Farmer) McNally. In September 1961, she married Henry Huntington in Lyndonville.
Boots grew up on a dairy farm and was educated for her first eight years in a one room school house in Kirby. Growing up, she worked for her parents on the McNally Dairy Farm and was a member of the 4-H in North Kirby. Boots went on to graduate from Lyndon Institute and was a 1960 graduate of Lyndon State College where she was active in sports throughout her high school and college years. Following graduation, she taught school in Newport prior to her marriage.
For many years Boots owned and operated the Kirby House, a level 3 residential care home in Waterbury also known as the Waterbury Inn. She was lovingly dedicated to her three daughters and their families and was well known for cheering on their many endeavors. In her leisure time, Boots was a passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox, the UVM Women’s Basketball Team, and was a longtime member of the Blush Hill Country Club in Waterbury.
Boots is survived by her three daughters, Shelley Knudson and her husband, Paul of Davisburg MI, Terri Bennett and her husband, John of Princeton MA, and Denise Huntington of Milton; 4 grandsons, Alex and Connor Knudson, and Ryan and Carter Bennett; 2 sisters, Virginia Wood of Kirby, and Jean McNally of Naples FL; her dear friend and caregiver, Cyndie Tremblay of Waterbury; as well as extended family. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert McNally.
A Service of Remembrance will be celebrated from the Waterbury Congregational Church on Saturday, Sept. 30th at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Private inurnment will be in Hope Cemetery, Waterbury. Boots has requested that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641, or to the Kirby House Activities Fund, 64 South Main Street, Waterbury VT 05676. To send on-line condolences, please visit www.perkinsparker.com.
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Linda Champney
September 21, 2020
Still think of you often Bootsie ... take good care of our dear friend PJ .... you are both missed SO much !
Linda Hoskiewicz
September 21, 2019
I still smile when I think about her and truly miss our Wednesday outings at BHCC. You will never be forgotten Bootsie !
Bob, Jr. Ronan
October 14, 2006
I am sorry to hear of Boots' passing. My deepest sympathies to the family, children and siblings. We saw little of each other after highschool except occasionally at lunches in Waterbury.
Marjorie Vinton
October 6, 2006
Dear Shelly, Terri and Denise,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a special lady and raised three special girls. She loved you dearly and was always your champion.
I have fond memories of Boots and smile when I think of her wonderful personality.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Margie Vinton (E. Charleston, VT)
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Meg Laferriere Horrocks
October 4, 2006
Dear Denise, Terri & Shelley,
I am sad to hear of your mother's passing, and I send my sympathies to you and your families. I have great memories of 'Bootsie' from our high school days, especially that spirited personality. May you find peace and comfort from the love of your family and friends.
Alan & Maureen Pidgeon
October 3, 2006
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person and we have good memories of her.
Christl Garfield Young
October 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Erwin
October 1, 2006
To the entire family I want to offer my deepest sympathies in the loss of your mother, Boots was great spirit of life and everyone who knew her will feel a loss.She raised 3 wonderful daughters who have gone on to wonderful. lifes and familys. May you all continue in your own journeys knowing that she is watching from above. Take care be strong and carry her legacy on for many years she will always be so proud of you..
Dennis & Pam Merchant
September 30, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Boot's family, who loved her so dearly, and to the many Waterbury folks who will miss her. We enjoyed hearing the many stories about her girls and families, and her years of growing up on the farm. What a great lady.
Richard A. Lafreniere
September 29, 2006
My sincere sympathy to all of Boots' immediate family and her extended family. I have fond memories of Boots during the time I lived in Waterbury. She was a great lady.
Dick Lafreniere
JOE BUZZI
September 29, 2006
T0 THE "BOOTS" McNALLY FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF
BOOTS. I REMEMBER HER AS BEING QUITE A CHARACTER WITH A LOT OF GREAT CHARACTERISTICS.MY SINCERE
SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY-MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Maretta Hostetler
September 29, 2006
Dear Shelley, Terri & Denise & extended family: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Since I moved to Alburgh several years ago, I lost touch with her and didn't realize that she had been sick and I feel bad about that. Boots was such an upbeat person and it was so contagious to those around her! What a wonderful example for you. I am not able to be at the funeral but my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Maretta Hostetler
Dorothy Jenkins
September 29, 2006
I'm sorry for the loss of your sister and mother.
Renee DeCelle deGrasse
September 29, 2006
Shelley, Terri & Denise-I have wonderful memories of all of us on our ponies & horses in Windsor, Stowe & Lancaster Fair & Boots standing on the rail! Will always remember sitting on the track @ Lancaster Fair w/Boots watching Nicole trying to get Flashy around their field & Boots being ever encouraging! My thoughts are with all of you.
Lindsay Townsend
September 29, 2006
Dear Family,
I am saddened to learn of Boots death. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. Boots and I were friends in 4-H and later were classmates at Lyndon Institute. I remember the stories about her nickname and taking her show cattle into the house. In high school, Boots had a tough time with US History so we figured out a way for her to get through that. A few years later, as County Extension Agent for 4-H programs, I became well acquainted with Paul, Ginny, Mary Kay and Dennis Wood. I hadn’t see Boots for 50 years until we gathered for our 50th high school reunion. Given what has occurred, I feel real privileged to have seen and visited with her in June. During the reunion luncheon a classmate remarked, as Boots socialized, “she’s the same old Boots.” She really was, moving from group to group talking and having a very good time. So, Ginny, Mary Kay or Dennis – let me know how to contact you and I’ll check in with you sometime soon. Lindsay Townsend, P.O. Box 197, Fairfax, VT 05454.
Joanne Szwed
September 28, 2006
Boots, you were a fire cracker! It is what those who knew you best will always remember about you. It's why we loved you. Stubborn? You bet! But so quick to reach out and help; to share whatever it was that you had that others might need. Always there with your quick wit and warm smile. Putting an arm around us - telling us that things were going to be alright.
Thank you for all of those things, "Bootsie Baby". I will miss you. We will all miss you.
Paul & Nancy Boileau
September 28, 2006
Will always remember our great times on the boat in Burlington Harbor enjoying the fourth of July celebration. We always shared the New Year in with cheers and fine fireworks. Your Florida trips and all our laughs and good cheers.
You and Cyn had such a great time and always shared those times with us. You were loved and will be missed. You were so special in many ways, our love and thoughts will always be with you.
Mickie and Adrian Elwell
September 28, 2006
Dear Shelley,Terri and Denise and extended family,
We have many wonderful memories of Bootsie when you kids all went to Harwood Union with our kids and we shared many a night at the booster club booth during the games. Shelley, I believe you graduated with our son,Eric.The last time I saw yur Mom was at Pat and Gerald Towne's anniversary and we had a nice visit.Our heartfelt sympathy to you all whom she spoke of with much love and pride that last time I spoke with her. I didn't realize she was sick and was very shocked to read my newspaper on line this morning.May God Bless you all.
Sincerely,Mickie and Adrian Elwell
P.J Plastridge
September 28, 2006
The words,"Get with the program",and "Dont try to reinvent the wheel" will forever be in my vocabulary! "It is of my opinion"(!),the great person we love so much is on to her next great challenge.Shes made such a difference in this world,I can only imagine what she will do in heaven.GO BOOTIES! Love, PJ
Dottie Chase-Starin
September 28, 2006
My prayers are with the family. I didn't know Boots personally but I grew up in South Kirby where her sister Virgina Wood lives and she spoke many times of her two sisters Boots and Jean and of the McNally farm.
Rick Hammer
September 28, 2006
I was very fortunate to have Boots as a colleague for over two decades. She guided me, humored me, helped me, educated me, and supported me in our mutual work in human services. I know that she touched many lives including mine over the years, and my rememberances will continue to shed light on my future course.
To Cyndie, her family, her extended family and the inumerable members of her adopted family members at the Inn - both past and present -, I offer my sincere condolences and mourn our personal and our community's loss.
Kathy Dean
September 28, 2006
Dear Cyndie,
I am very sorry for your loss. You brought Boots much happiness. My thoughts are with you.
Etta Bishop
September 28, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kathy Shackett
September 28, 2006
To her girls and family,
I spent lots of time in my younger years at the house and going to horse shows with you guys and she was a wonderful person. She and I shared a birthday. We always sent cards. She will be greatly missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Kathy (Brusa) Shackett
Muriel Brusa
Marianne Handy Hraibi
September 28, 2006
Boots would not remember me, but I could never forget her. I grew up in Lyndonville, and "Bootsie" was a wonderful part of our household. My aunt, Bertha T. Koury, was her teacher at LI. My parents, Ned & Sarah Handy, welcomed Bootsie as a winderful member of our household. I can remember vividly Bootsie's visits. She always brought such joy and energy. She made me feel that growing up must be a really great thing if one can possess the spirit she so radiated.
I am sure she made a difference in so many lives as she did so many years ago in Lyndonville in our household.
May her peace now provide peace to her family.
-Marianne Handy Hraibi
Linda Champney
September 27, 2006
Boots was one of a kind. I had the pleasure of playing golf with her, Evelyn, and Pam every Wednesday afternoon for the 10 summers before she got sick. Those Wednesdays are forever a part of me........I loved her and will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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