Addison Clara L. DeVries
Clara Linda DeVries, 70, went to the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday evening, November 2, 2012 at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.
The daughter of the late Haviland and Clara (Smith) Lane, Linda was born August 20, 1942 in Catskill, NY. Linda grew up in Goshen, NY and graduated from Goshen High School.
Linda and her husband Peter moved here from Middletown, NY in 1969 and have operated DeVries Dairy Dale Farm for many years. The family continues to operate the farm.
She was a faithful member of the New Haven United Reformed Church and Gideons International. Linda was dedicated wholeheartedly to her family and the farm. She loved baking for fundraisers and cooking large meals for loved ones. Caring for her grandchildren was always a top priority.
Surviving family members include three sons, Daniel P. DeVries and Tyrina of Addison, Samuel H. DeVries and his wife Alisa of Addison, and David W. DeVries and his wife Julia of Addison; one daughter, Jodie L. Roorda and her husband, Richard of Addison; her brother Larry Lane and his wife April of New Jersey; and also her 11 grandchildren.
She was predeceased on October 26, 2012 by her husband Peter who she married April 19, 1963 in Goshen, NY, celebrating 49 years of marriage.
Relatives and friends may call from 6-8 PM on Wednesday November 7, 2012 at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main St., Middlebury.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM on Thursday November 8, 2012 at the New Haven United Reformed Church with the Rev. Jeremy Veldman officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Vergennes.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Champlain Valley Christian School, 2 Church St., Vergennes, VT 05491
Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.
www.sandersonfuneralservice.com