PATRICIA CHAMBERLAIN
STARKSBORO — Patricia (Grant) Chamberlain, 68, of Starksboro, died on Sept. 19, 2013, in Burlington, after a long and courageous battle with heart and vascular disease. She was born on April 23, 1945, in Hancock, the beloved daughter of Edward and Helen (Faivre) Grant. She was married on May 19, 1962, in Bristol to Thomas Chamberlain.
Pat attended school in Middlebury. She poured her heart and soul into caring for her family, and had a rewarding career as a tax preparer in Vermont and in Texas, achieving status as an Enrolled Agent for many years. She will be missed by her devoted clients.
She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Ross Chamberlain on Jan. 30, 2013.
She is survived by her son, Richard Chamberlain; daughter and son-in-law, Joni and Michael Ladue; daughter, Christine Chamberlain; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Connie Grant; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Andy Baumgartner; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Jerry Nazworthy; sister, Marjorie Grant Webb; brother, John Grant; grandsons, Jacob Jimmo and Ross Carr; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
She was predeceased by her parents; and a brother, Edward Grant Jr.
Calling hours will be Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. A funeral will be held at Brown-McClay Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. A luncheon will be held at the American Legion in Bristol following the services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Bristol Rescue Squad, PO Box 227, Bristol, VT 05443. ◊
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