Donna J. Lawton, 60, of Bridport died Monday evening June 3, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of hospice. She was born on December 23, 1952 in Middlebury, VT the daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Phelps) Goodrich. She was a graduate of Middlebury High School class of 1971 and Champlain College. In 1979 she married Henry Lawton in Salisbury. She worked as a dispatcher for the Vermont State Police and the Middlebury Police Department. Most recently she worked as an administrative assistant for the Vermont State Police. She also helped her husband operate their family farm, Champlain Acres in Bridport. She enjoyed gardening and knitting, she had a love for small animals. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Henry Lawton, her sons; Matt Lawton of Bridport and Mike Lawton of Bridport and his companion Ashli Latreille. She is survived by her daughter Kristy Whipple and her husband Rob of Bridport. She is survived by her grandchildren Melyssa Lawton, Katherine, Erin and Alexis Whipple and soon to be born Molly Lawton. She is survived by her brother, Ernie Goodrich and his wife Leann of Salisbury, her sisters Debbie Goodrich of Salisbury and Penny Supernaw and her husband Scott of Salisbury. She was predeceased by her parents Donald Chief Goodrich and Mildred Goodrich as well as an infant sister Roxanne Goodrich. Calling hours will be held on Friday June 7, 2013 at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral home from 5-8 P.M. A memorial service will be held on Sunday June 9, 2013 at Middlebury Congregational Church at 1 P.M. with Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Burial will follow the memorial service in the West Salisbury Cemetery. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Nunnick, his wife Patty and staff. Donations in Donnas memory may be made to the Addison County Humane Society 236 Farm Rd Middlebury, VT 05753 , Addison County Home Health and Hospice P.O. Box 754 Middlebury VT 05753 or to Cancer Patient Support Program P.O. Box 64700 Burlington, VT 05406-4700. Online condolences may be made at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com