Gloria Stone

BARRE – Gloria Stone, 94, of Barre, Vermont passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 9, 1927, in Barre, she was the daughter of Alfredo and Aurelia (Vanetti) Cristofoletti. Gloria attended Barre City elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School, class of 1945.

On November 19, 1949, she married Marshall Stone and had seventy wonderful years together residing in Barre. Marshall passed away in December of 2019.

Gloria was employed as a bookkeeper for the former Perry Automobile Company and later was a long-time employee with Gable Auto Paint and Supplies until her retirement in 1991.

She was a member of the St. Monica’s Catholic Church and a life member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Camping, vacationing in Maine and traveling to Italy were her special interests. In addition, she enjoyed preparing traditional Italian meals and baking her delicious desserts.  Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughters Linda LeRoy and her husband, John of Barre, VT; Donna Gagnon and her husband, Rejean also of Barre; and her son Alan Stone and his wife, Julieta of Hudson, NH; her six grandchildren Heather Douglas, Tammi Marocco, Heidi Davies, Kimberly Farnum, Stephanie Stone, and Britney Stone, as well as seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Marshall Stone, her sister Angie Ailes, and her brother Paul Cristofoletti.

The graveside service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at Hope Cemetery at a date and time to be announced in the Spring. Per Gloria’s wishes, there are no calling hours.

Gloria and her family would like to thank everyone who has been so supportive and shown such compassion during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 79 Summer Street, Barre, VT; or to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641, or to a charity of one’s individual preference.