Cathy A. Merrill

Rutland Herald | July 19, 2018

KILLINGTON — Cathy Ann Merrill, 71, of Killington, passed away on Wednesd ay, July 18, 2018, at home, surrounded by her husband of 49 years, and her children.
She was born in Randolph on Feb. 13, 1947, daughter of Muriel and Edward Cole, and grew up in Pittsfield.
She married Kenneth Merrill on Oct. 3, 1969.
Cathy worked at Killington Ski Area in the ‘70s, and Clifford of Vermont in the ‘80s, but her favorite job was working at the Pittsfield General Store through the ‘90s. She loved animals, and had horses and dogs throughout her life. She cherished her role as Grammy.
She leaves behind her husband; and children Lisa Abbott and her husband, Greg, Karen Merrill and her husband, Loren A. Hogaboom, Brian Merrill and his wife, Del’Rae; and grandchildren Hunter Bates, Cole and Cory Abbott, Madison and Wyatt Merrill.
She was predeceased by her mother, father and sister, Carol Cole.
A graveside service will be held on 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, in the Riverside Cemetery in Killington. A reception will follow.
Arrangements are by the Aldous Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish, contributions should be made to Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Southwest Region, Rutland, Vermont.