Ethel M. Mckeage

BERLIN – Ethel M. McKeage, 99, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at the Woodridge Nursing Home with her family at her bedside.
Born December 2, 1916, in Graniteville, she was the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Bassett) Payne. She attended elementary school in Graniteville.
On December 31, 1934, Ethel married S. Newell McKeage. They made their home in Websterville. In 1936, they moved to East Brookfield where they owned and operated a dairy farm. In 1984, they returned to Websterville. He died on February 14, 1989.
Ethel was a member of the East Brookfield Congregational Church and worked on the chicken pie suppers held at the church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, playing cards and Parcheesi games, and will be remembered for her great sense of humor.
She is survived by her four daughters, Elizabeth (and Ron) Day of North Reading, MA, Shirley Poulin of Barre Town, Mary (and Peter) Carpenter of Websterville, and Amy (and Bryan) White of Orange. She also leaves eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Ethel was predeceased by her parents, her husband Newell, her nine siblings, and son-in-law Roger Poulin.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. There are no calling hours. Entombment will be in the Hooker Whitcomb Vault. Later interment will be in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, Resident Activities Fund, PO Box 550, Barre, VT 05641.