MIDDLEBURY- Carol C. Reeves, 75, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born in Newport, NH July 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Abbey (Merrifield) Cross. A longtime resident of Middlebury, Carol was a devoted mother, always putting her family first. She was artistic and creative, enjoying many crafts, knitting, sewing, and needlepoint. She retired from B.F. Goodrich in 2000. Carol had also worked as a home seamstress and at Frog Alley Fabrics in Middlebury, as well as at Bryant's Chucking and Grinding of Springfield. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Springfield, VT and a former member of the Grange. Carol was very active with her husband in the Blue Knights motorcycle club and was an avid cribbage player. Family members include her husband, Wayne Reeves of Middlebury whom she married September 22, 1951 in Sunapee, NH; two daughters, Gail Miller and her husband Bill of Middlebury and Pamela LaFave and her husband Bryan of Salisbury; one brother, John Cross of Sunapee, NH; two sisters, Nancy Putney of Springfield, NH and Barbara Akers of Grand Terrace, CA; six grandchildren, Hailey LaFave, Jake Miller, Ben Miller, Tim Miller, Erin Heins, and Kirstin Mazzeo; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Carol was particularly fond of the family's toy poodle, Mitzi. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Carlton Cross. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lewis Holmes and all the staff at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Friends may call Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 1 PM to 2 PM at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury where a memorial service will take place at 2 PM. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to the Addison County Humane Society at 236 Boardman St, Middlebury Vt 05753. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Homes. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com