BARNET - Charlotte B. Dunbar, 82, died Friday, March 20, 2015,
at Our House Too Residential Care Home in Rutland, VT,
following a period of failing health.
She was born in Williston, VT, April 16, 1932, a daughter of
Charles E. and Irene E. (Austin) Miles. She went to school in
Barnet and attended St. Johnsbury Academy. Charlotte worked
at Kimball and Miles Store and for the Barnet School lunch
program. Later, she worked for 27 years and served as the
Postmaster in Barnet, retiring in 1992.
Charlotte married Dale W. Dunbar on March 15, 1949, and
together they raised their family in Barnet. She was a member
of the Lakeview Grange of West Barnet, and enjoyed handwork
such as knitting, crocheting and braiding rugs, along with flower
gardening. Music and dancing with Dale in their youth was
always a special time for Charlotte, along with spending time
with the children, grandchildren and her pets. She was also a
former member of the Barnet Congregational Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dale Dunbar; a son,
Charles Dale Dunbar; a son-in-law, John H. Adams, Jr.; and two
sisters, Wilma Kimball and Lorraine Rutledge.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna L. Adams of Barnet and
Debra L. Lacroix of Ludlow, VT; four grandchildren, John H.
Adams III, Lisa Clifford, James D. Adams, and Michelle Richling;
five great grandchildren, Jack, Emma, Ava, Luca, and Anna;
along with several nieces, nephews, cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be on Saturday, May 23, at 3 p.m. in
the Pleasant View Cemetery, Barnet, VT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a
charity of ones choice.
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