Lydia W. Stetson 84, died at The Pines Rehab and Health Center in
Lyndon, Vt., Dec. 9, 2010. She was born in Wilmington, Vt., on May 20,
1926, and was the daughter of Peter and Karen (Gjedlvoldsen)
Wimmelmenn. She married Earl D. Stetson on March 27, 1960. Earl
predeceased her on Nov. 1, 2001. She was a nurse at Brightlook Hospital
and a substitute teacher for area schools. Lydia was a member of VFW
Post 793. She loved to snowmobile and ride the Harley with Earl, and their
dog named Misty, who was secured to the backs of both the Harley and
snowmobile. She also enjoyed the camp on Maidstone Lake and her
winters in Florida. Lydia was very crafty and made lots of different crafts.
Her green thumb made her garden the envy of all who saw it. She is
survived by two nieces, her caregivers Robert and Jeannette Farmer, and
many friends. Funeral services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home,
Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. Mr. John Sleeper will officiate. Burial will be
at a later date in the Passumpsic Cemetery. Memorial contributions could
be directed to Waterford Library, P.O. Box 56, Lower Waterford, VT 05848.
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