Deborah A. Palmer

WILLIAMSTOWN - Deborah Ann Palmer, 57, of Seaver Road, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.

Born on January 27, 1954, in North Haverhill, N.H., she was the daughter of Eri and Beatrice (Thompson) Martin. She attended schools in the Randolph area and graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre in 1972.

After graduation, Debbie lived in the Eden and Morrisville area. She worked for the State of Vermont at the Waterbury complex and for Community Action in Morrisville.

On Aug. 7, 1993, Debbie married Bryan Palmer in Williamstown where they made their home. For a few years, she worked at a daycare in Williamstown. Later, she was the Williamstown assistant town clerk before working for the Vermont Historical Society in Montpelier. She had served on the Williamstown Cemetery Commission and had been the clerk-treasurer for the Williamstown Fire Department. For over 10 years, Debbie served as the Williamstown town clerk until recently retiring due to ill health.

She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Berlin and the Charity Chapter 57, OES in Williamstown.

Debbie enjoyed time spent at home, especially with her family, and taking drives with Bryan throughout the countryside.

Survivors include her husband, Bryan Palmer of Williamstown; three sons, Michael Bocash of Graniteville, Joseph Bocash and his wife Yolanda of Williamstown, and Bryan Palmer Jr. of Johnson; granddaughter, Hannah Wells; two brothers, Glenn Martin and his wife Ellie of Jericho and Gary Martin and his wife Susan of Barre; a sister, Beverly Ouimet and her husband Peter of Williamstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, her first husband, Dana Bocash, predeceased her.

Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Williamstown United Federated Church. Interment will be in the West Hill Cemetery in Williamstown.

Family and friends may call on Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre.

Following the service on Saturday, family and friends are invited to the Summit Masonic Lodge 104 in Williamstown for a time of fellowship and to share memories of Debbie's life. A potluck dish for the luncheon would be appreciated.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, Resident Activity Fund, PO Box 550, Barre, VT 05641.