Anna M. Molloy

Anna Marie Molloy of East Montpelier passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the age of 92 with family by her side. One of twelve children, she was born on October 21, 1922 in Drakestown, New Jersey to Nicholas and Lida Bischoff.

Anna married James Molloy on April 10, 1943. They lived in New Windsor, NY, East Montpelier, VT and Palmetto, FL during their life together. She returned to make her home in East Montpelier after retiring from the Florida State Highway Patrol in 1986.

Anna was a long time member of the Old Brick Church in East Montpelier. Over the years she was active in the choir and Women’s Fellowship, worked on numerous church suppers and the annual fall fair. Many remember her unique aprons, pillows, and other handmade items. In addition, sewing, camping, dancing, playing dominoes, bingo and cards were also favorite pastimes. Anna and her second husband, Cliff Menard, were still traveling throughout New England with their pop-up camper well into their late eighties! She was also a member of Eastern Star. But by far, Anna’s greatest passion was spending time with her family.

Anna is survived by her brother Charles Bichoff; her children: Jeanne Laughton, Colleen Molloy-Green, Karen Jones, and David Molloy and his wife Tela; grandchildren: Leslie Boyd, Laura Haines, Kyle, Tyler, and Kris Green, Lindsay Carpenter, Nick Jones, Casey and Nicole Molloy; great grandchildren: Lila and Jamie Boyd, Laci, Kaleb, Jacoby, Ellianna and Kaiden Green. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Anna was predeceased by her husbands, James Molloy and Clifton Menard, her parents, ten siblings, grandson Theodor D. Jones, and son-in-law Sherm Laughton.

A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at the Old Brick Church in late October. A future notice will be printed with the exact date and time.

Because of Anna’s love for her church, memorial contributions may be made to: The Old Brick Church, PO Box 38 East Montpelier, VT 05651.