Gloria Jean Sausville, 72, a resident of Morgan St. in Bennington died Sunday September 11, 2016 at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born in Bennington, VT May 24, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lorraine (Burgess) Howe. Gloria Jean received her education in Bennington and was a graduate of Bennington High School. She later attended the LeBarron School of Hair in Pittsfield, MA.
In earlier years Gloria worked as a hairdresser. She later worked at the Bennington Banner and more recently at the Food Service Program at Williams College.
Gloria was a member of the First Baptist Church, the American Legion Post 13 Auxiliary and the Bennington Moose Lodge. She enjoyed vacationing and in earlier years raised Shelties and trained them.
Survivors include a daughter Wendy Beatty and her husband Marc of Bennington; a son Keith Stoddard and his wife Dianne of Stoney Brook, Long Island, NY; three grandchildren, Samantha and Sophia Stoddard of Stoney Brook and Juliette Beatty of Bennington; her companion, James Berry of Lanesboro, MA and several cousins. She was pre-deceased by an infant brother and three infant sisters.
A graveside service will take place at the family lot at Park Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
If friends desire contributions in memory of Gloria may be made to either the Bennington Moose Lodge or the American Legion Post 13 through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net