Carolyn J. Mitton

Carolyn J. Mitton, 92, a resident of Pownal, VT died Wednesday January 18, 2023 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She was born in Newark, New Jersey November 2, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Richard J. Irwin, Sr. and Mildred (Ennis) Irwin. Carolyn received her education in New Jersey. She married William (Bill) James Mitton, Jr. on September 11, 1954. They made their home in Totowa, New Jersey until moving to Vermont in 1986. Bill died September 6, 2015. In earlier years Carolyn was employed at Capezio Ballet Makers, Inc. in New Jersey and after moving to Vermont she was employed part time in the Billing Department at Greenberg’s in Bennington. Carolyn enjoyed baking, sewing, tag sales, antiquing, and gardening. Survivors include a son, Daniel Mitton Sr. of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Nancy Mitton of Pownal, VT; a nephew, Marinus Hook who resided with the family; two grandsons, Daniel Mitton, Jr. and Christopher Mitton both of Illinois; six great grandchildren, Daniel 3rd, Lincoln, Mason, Morgan, Wesley, and Wyatt; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the Vander May Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road in Wayne, New Jersey on Monday January 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The burial will follow in the family lot at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pownal Rescue Squad, 54 Ladd Brook Road, Pownal, VT 05261 Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net