Lillian  Baxter

Obituary of Lillian Agnes Baxter

Milton – Lillian Agnes Baxter, 89, died peacefully on Saturday morning, July 13, 2019 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, with her loving family by her side.

Lillian was born on August 11, 1929 in St. Albans, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Scott) Bullock.

She graduated from Milton High School in 1948.

Lillian was married to Calvin Herbert Baxter who predeceased her in 1984.

She retired from working at Burlington High School in 1994, after 27 years.  She later returned to work for Walmart, where she worked for over 8 years.

Lillian loved to play cards with the seniors several times a week at McDonalds, she enjoyed dancing at the Cob Web and the American Legion and loved going to the Casinos.

She is survived by her children Brenda Maglaris and her husband George of Milton, Lyle Baxter and his wife Susan of Milton, Margot Mae Baxter and Gary Patno of Milton and Margie Baxter-Fortin and her husband Tom Fortin of Hinesburg, by 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild on the way.  She is also survived by her brother David Bullock of Largo, FL. and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to Calvin, Lillian was predeceased by her beloved son Charles Ethan Baxter, her sisters Beverly Littlefield and Maggie Salamon and her beloved cat “Owen”.

Lillian’s family would like to give special thanks to her caregivers Bobbi Jo Phoenix and Lisa Reed and the staff at the McClure Miller Respite House for her excellent care.

For those who wish, memorials in Lillian’s name may be made to the McClure Miller Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT 05401.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday July 17, 2019 from

4-7pm at the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday July 18, 2019 at 11 am at the United Church of Milton with burial following at New Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Burlington.  Her bearers will be her grandsons William Perry, Derek Baxter, Nicholas Maglaris, David Badger, Jamie LaBerge and Jacob Pinard.

For those who wish, online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com

 

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