Virginia S. Milne

BARRE CITY - Virginia “Ginny” Simpson Milne, 91, of Barre passed away on June 15, 2016, unexpectedly in the comfort of her home after an evening with lifelong friends and her daughter, Jennifer Milne.
Born January 18, 1925 in Barre, she was the daughter of Alfred and Catherine (Littlejohn) Simpson. She was a 1942 graduate of Spaulding High School where she was the class treasurer. She continued to be an active alumnus through the years.
On August 27, 1949, Ginny married Allan Milne and had seven wonderful children. She was the co-founder of Allan Milne Pharmacy, which she successfully ran from 1963-1990.
Ginny loved being an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Barre. She spent many hours volunteering in the community; as a guardian ad litem, as an AARP Tax Aid, with the Barre Opera House, and with the Barre Ethnic Heritage Festival. She was also active in Barre’s Scottish history. Ginny loved her time with friends playing bridge especially her Monday ladies group.
Survivors include her children, James (Judy) of Venice, FL, Jean of Brewster, MA, Jack (Cathie) of Venice, FL, Jennifer and Jay of Barre; 10 grandchildren – Honah Lee, Heather, Joseph, Elizabeth, Peter, Emily, Melinda, Joshua, Katie, and Amanda; 15 great-grandchildren – Isabella, Maxwell, Graham, Oliver, Isla, Everett, Stacy, Opal, Strummer, Kendall, Sydnee, Carson, Casey, Riley, and Jace; as well as her many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Besides her husband, Allan, she was predeceased by her parents, and sons Jeff and Jonathan; her sisters Dorothy Burbank, Margaret Hoare, Mary Chatot, Jean Hamilton, and her brothers Howard, William, and Alfred Simpson.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church in Barre with a reception following. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers she wished that memorial contributions be made to the Organ Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 19 Seminary Street, Barre, VT 05461 or to the Aldrich Public Library, 6 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05461.