Eleanor B. Beede

WILLIAMSTOWN - Eleanor B. (Cochran) Beede, 82, of Baptist Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015, with her family by her side in the comfort of her home.
Born on January 2, 1933 in East Barre, Eleanor was one of four children of Raymond and Evelyn Cochran. Later she became the stepdaughter of Coleman Nutbrown, Sr. and stepsister to his children.
On June 23, 1951, Eleanor married Robert E. Beede of Barre. They made their home at 52 Websterville Road in Barre Town where they resided for 50 years. They then built a new home adjacent to their sons in Williamstown.
Eleanor was previously employed by the former Rock of Ages Capacitor Plant and Sprague Electric Company for over 30 years and then was co-owner of Beede’s Pit Stop. After her retirement, she got bored and went to work at the Barre Town Elementary School cafeteria for several years.
Her absolute greatest achievement was her family, which provided her with much pride and joy. She was a doting wife, mother, mimi and great-mimi. She always looked so forward to the numerous family gatherings and took tremendous pride in providing her great feasts, which were always big enough to feed the entire town.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Robert Beede; her two sons, Charles “Chuck” Beede and his wife, Francine and Daniel Beede and his wife Lynn; her precious grandchildren, Rachel Laggner and her husband, Daniel, Renee Holbrook and her husband, Justin, Bethany Davis and her husband, Charles, Kristen Ziter and her husband, Mike, Ryan Nielsen, and Samantha Nielsen. In addition, there are her great-grandchildren, Riley and Colby Laggner, Donovan and Jonathan Sicard, Ryan Holbrook, Daniel Beede, Logan and Natalie Davis, and Emma, Brenna, and Ezra Ziter; her brothers, Donald and Kenneth Cochran; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Additionally, there is her beautiful cat Dolly, who provided her with much joy and comfort.
Eleanor is predeceased by her parents and stepfather; her two-year-old son, Dennis; her brother, Bob Cochran; stepbrothers, Gilbert Nutbrown and Coleman Nutbrown, Jr.; stepsister Dorothy White; and several extended family members who have passed before her.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the wonderful care and support provided by the Plainfield Health Center and Central Vermont Medical Center for the past several years. Heartfelt thanks goes to the staff of the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, which guided Eleanor and her family throughout the difficult process of her final journey.
A Celebration of Eleanor’s Life will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the Barre Congregational Church at 35 Church Street. There are no calling hours. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Barre Lodge of Elks, 10 Jefferson Street, Barre, immediately following the service. Later interment will take place in the Spring.
Any donations in Eleanor’s honor and memory can be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.