Rachel Stone

WILLIAMSTOWN – Rachel G. Stone, 99, of Chelsea Road passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, with her family at her bedside.

Born on September 13, 1917 in Williamstown, Rachel was the daughter of Archie and Elsie (Erskine) Geake.

She attended Williamstown Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School. After high school, Rachel attended Johnson Normal School in Johnson where she received a degree in teaching.

On April 29, 1938 she married John C. Stone in Danby. After their marriage they made their home in Williamstown.

Rachel taught school in Williamstown for 35 years at the South Hill School, Edwards School, Quarry School, and Berlin School, which was rented by Williamstown, eventually retiring to help her husband on the family farm.   After her farming days were over, she worked for the Central Vermont Council on Aging.

She was a member of the Lutheran and Methodist Churches in Williamstown, as well as a member of the Home Dem Club. In her spare time, Rachel enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts.

Survivors include her children Arthur Stone and his wife, Martha; Marjorie Bailey and her husband, Burton; and twin sons John Stone and his wife, Charlene and James Stone and his wife, Janet all of Williamstown; 9 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister Alice Thurston of Barre; and a sister-in-law Helen Stone Strafford.

She was predeceased by her husband John and her daughter Elsie Ann, in infancy.

A service to honor her life will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the Williamstown Lutheran Church, 2846 Graniteville Road, Williamstown.   Following the service there will be a reception downstairs at the church. Entombment will be in the Hooker and Whitcomb Vault to await later interment in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville.   There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Alzheimer’s Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, Williston, VT 05495.

The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation for the excellent care their mother received and the many friendships made.