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Milly ( as friends knew her), was born in North Attleboro Massachusetts on November 6, 1934 to Louis and Albertine (Jacques) Smith. She is survived by her five children. Deborah Badger of Barre, VT, John Badger and partner Debbie of New Port Richey, FL, Diane Badger of Waterbury Center, VT, Steven Badger of Oakland Park, FL, and Jacqueline and Richard Powers of Wells, ME, and a sister, Lorraine Baker of Huntsville, AL.
Milly and her family's journey to Vermont began when she and John W. Badger Sr. purchased a dairy farm in Canaan in 1966. In 1978, Milly began to pursue her educational goals. She obtained her Associates Degree From Champlain College in Burlington, and in 1982 completed her Bachelors in Accounting from New Hampshire College in Manchester NH.
After college, Milly moved to Tucson Arizona and was employed at Ronstadt Hardware. She returned to Vermont in 1984 and worked at Hearthstone Stoves in Morrisville Vt for a short time. She began her career at Ben and Jerry's in Waterbury Vermont in the mid 80's and enjoyed her role as Assistant Treasurer until her retirement in 1999.
Milly loved visiting Maine and enjoyed many cultural events in the greater New England area. Some of her interests include gardening, reading, music, travel, and home made cooking. Her apple sauce was a hit with her grandchildren, and her chocolate sauce recipe remains a guarded favorite. She also enjoyed a holiday tradition, baking with her grand daughter Samantha.
Milly has 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jack and Megan Badger of Vergennes, VT, Jared Badger and partner Alicia of Georgia, VT, Jonathan Badger of Waterbury Center, VT, Jeffrey Badger of Medford MA, Samantha Powers of Fairfax VA, and Geraughty Badger of Kansas City, MO. She has one great grandchild Owen Badger who also resides with his parents in Vergennes VT.
A Christian Mass will be held in Honor of Mildred, at Saint Andrew's Church at 109 South Main Street in Waterbury Vermont, on Thursday August 1, 2024 at 11 AM. A celebration of Milly's life will immediately follow at the church.
Burial will take place at a later date in a private service for the family.
In lieu of Flowers, memorial donations in her name can be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Burlington Vermont.
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Carol Hickman
July 30, 2024
Milly was a dear friend. I first met her when I went to woke at Ben & Jerry's in 1990. She had a tiny office close to my work area. At that time Milly managed the 401k plan and I worked in benefits administration. Close in age and similar size families, we just hit it off. Milly was a very proud, intelligent, dedicated person and a loving parent. We always shared stories about what was happening with our children and grandchildren. I truly miss her and will always miss her. My heart goes out to the family she leaves behind!
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Steven Badger
June 27, 2024
My Mon was an incredible awesome individual. She rose up from the ashes several times during her lifetime. Always an intelligent women whom was able to reach her capacity later on in her life. A whole new adventure she took on attending college and getting several degrees. You are missed, you are loved and you made us proud to call you our Mom.
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