Barbara J. Fitzpatrick, 92, of Middlebury passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2019. She was born in the Block House at Hands Cove, Shoreham, VT on August 14, 1927, daughter of Victor and Rose (Lucia) Shackett. Graduating Benson High School as the only member of her senior class, she then attended Green Mountain College in Poultney. During WWII she assembled ammunition boxes while working at a sawmill near Lake Bomoseen. On New Years Eve 1948 Barbara married Paul R. Fitzpatrick. Together they had five children, however their house was always open and filled with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She worked as a seamstress at Van Raalte in what is now known as the Marble Works District. She was a member of the VFW Auxilary, serving as Treasurer. A longtime avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens, she also enjoyed the Boston Red Sox in more recent years. Barb was pre-deceased by her husband, and her 4 siblings: Beulah, Quentin, Kenneth, and Naomi. She is survived by her children and their partners: Frances & Frank Mauro, Arthur & Katherine Fitzpatrick, Debra Fitzpatrick, Ann Webster, and Robert Fitzpatrick & Lerin Peters; three grandchildren: Tammi & Mike Reynolds, Eric Fitzpatrick, and Katrina Mauro & Terrence Nicholas; 8 great grandchildren: Christopher, Devan, Cody, Jessica, Shealee, Ekaterina, Hannah, and Naia; 1 great great grandchild: Calvin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Calling Hours Sanderson Funeral Home on Thursday, November 21 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Monsignor John McDermott at St. Marys Church in Middlebury on Friday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Marys Church at 326 College Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 or Addison County Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com SERVICES Visitation Thursday, November 21, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home 117 South Main St Middlebury, VT 05753 Funeral Service Friday, November 22, 2019 11:00 AM St. Mary's Church 326 College St Middlebury, VT 05753