Carrie C. Shultz, 93, widow of Elmer Shultz, a longtime resident of Bennington, VT died Sunday June 21, 2020 at the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington following a long illness.
She was born in Hartford, CT January 6, 1927. She was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Lambert) Williams.
Carrie received her education in Hoosick Falls, New York. She married Elmer Shultz in 1949. Mr. Shultz died February 8, 2003
Carrie along with her husband was very active in the real estate business, where they bought, built and sold homes. She had also been employed at the Harte Theatre in Bennington for many years. She was an advocate for veterans in Vermont and was instrumental in helping pass a law to provide busing for the Disabled American Veterans of Vermont
Survivors include a son, Douglas Shultz and his wife Sarah of Altamont, New York. Four grandchildren, John and Michael Shultz, Joseph Pezzolla and Dr. Jennifer Shultz Anderson. She is also survived by a sister Margaret Stanley and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by a son Regan Shultz.
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
A graveside committal service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. on Friday June 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
If friends desire contributions in memory of Carrie C. Shultz may be made to the Activities Fund at the Vermont Veterans Home 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.