Cathryn (Clark) OMeara, 88, went into the arms of the Lord on January 18, 2013. Born December 23, 1924 at home in Waits River, VT; daughter of Glenn C. Clark and Lola M. Clark.She attended grade school in Waits River, graduated from Bradford Academy, Bradford, VT, now Oxbow H.S. and Lyndon Normal School, now Lyndon State.She had a career in banking, working in Bradford, Barre, Montpelier and retired from the Chittenden Bank in Middlebury, now Peoples United Bank.
She married Kenneth W. OMeara in Barre, VT on June 6, 1950.To them were born six children Timothy OMeara (LestynMattison), Kathleen OMeara, Jerome OMeara (Gina), Patricia OMeara (Daniel Tatro), Matthew OMeara (Lynn), Anne Barton (Roy Barton).Grandchildren: Casey (Alix), Tierney (Justin), Colin, Jennifer (Jake), Jeff (Amanda), Brian (Claire), Jeremy (Michelle), Deva, Stephanie, Shannon, Tyler, Nick; step grandchildren: Tara (Dan), Kristy, Tracy (Jim), Wendy (Matt), Dan (Heidi), Alex and Kirk. Great grandchildren: Colette, Eva, Ila, Jason, Adrian, Dean, David, Bryce; step great grandchildren, Rebekah, Kylie, Allie, Bella, Dane, Gabbi, Megan, Jake, Aly, Serenity.
She was a member of St. Marys Church, Middlebury, VT. Was a charter member of Catholic Daughters Court 2009, Russell Sholes Senior Center, and Addison Co. Senior Group.In earlier years she spent much of her time sewing and knitting for her family. She enjoyed walking, reading, puzzles, baking and entertaining family and friends at holiday times. She was an avid sports fan and followed the Boston Red Sox, Notre Dame Football and the New England Patriots.
She was predeceased by her husband in 2010, stepfather Lewis C. Hall, brother Gordon M. Clark and son in law David Stevens and step grandchild, Christa.
Besides her immediate family, she is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral mass will be held at St. Marys Church, Middlebury, VT on Tuesday January 22 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are being made by Sandersons Funeral Services, Middlebury, VT 05753 www.sandersonfuneralservice.com
Contributions in Cathryns memory may be made to St. Marys School, 86 Shannon St., Middlebury, VT 05753.