Mildred Batchelder

ORANGE – Mildred Batchelder, 95, of George Street passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on October 16, 1925, in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Eva Taylor.  She attended local elementary schools.

Mildred was employed as a cook at the Orange Center School for over 30 years.  She was a member of the Orange Grange #452 and served as lecturer and ceres.

Survivors include her daughters Sandra Batchelder of Orange and Shirley Morin and her husband, Raymond of Williamstown; her granddaughters Heather Campbell and her husband, Franklin of Bonaire, GA and Bethany Goodrum and her husband, Courtary of Lithia Springs, GA; her great-grandchildren Daniel and Sophia Campbell and James Goodrum; as well as her brother Robert Colby and his wife, Martha of Swanzey, NH.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Linda Batchelder and her brother Fred Colby.

The service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.  Family and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.