Esther Montgomery, 86, of Lyndonville, and formerly of St. Johnsbury Center,
passed away peacefully Monday, July 6, 2015 surrounded by her family.
She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont on May 2, 1929, the
daughter of Glenn and Rachel (Fleming) Cross. She graduated
from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1947.
Esther shared her adventurous and youthful spirit as she taught
kindergarten, and as a 4-H leader. Picnics and wildflower walks
left fond memories with her children, then grandchildren, and
then great-grandchildren. She found great pleasure in her
hobbies, including painting and quilting. With their children
grown, she and Bryce made their way south in the winter to
Jekyll Island, Georgia, enjoying their hobbies, the beach, and
the warm weather with friends old and new. They were
members of the West Danville United Methodist Church, and
attended the Presbyterian Church in Jekyll in winter.
She is survived by her husband Bryce of Lyndonville; three
daughters: Vickey Murphy Wursthorn of Troy, Valli Murphy
Smith and husband Donald of Lyndonville, Sandra Murphy
Breen and husband Mark of St. Johnsbury; Bryce's four
children: Bryce Douglas Montgomery and wife Cecile of Port
Charlotte, Florida, Elizabeth Montgomery-Beaton and husband
Dan of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Mark Montgomery and wife
Susan of Lyndonville, John Montgomery and wife Connie also of
Lyndonville; all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
brother Ray Cross and wife Pat of Lyndonville; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister Ruby Flanders, a grandson Ian
Wursthorn, and her son-in-law Karl Wursthorn.
Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this
Friday, July 10 from 6-8 p.m.
On Saturday, August 8 at 11 a.m., there will be a celebration of
Esther's life at the West Danville United Methodist Church with
former pastor and friend, the Rev. Carol Borland, officiating. A
private burial will take place at the St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, for the new church roof, may be
directed to the West Danville United Methodist Church,
attention, PO Box 211, West Danville VT 05873.
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