ELLA May PEANUT LACEY FREEPORT, ME/ MIDDLEBURY- Ella May Lacey, 85, a longtime resident of Middlebury, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation, Freeport ME. Born in Middlebury, VT February 21, 1928, Ella May was the daughter of the late Fred and Ella May (Burbee) Highter. She was a graduate of Middlebury High School, class of 1947. She was a seamstress employed by Geiger Brothers of Austria prior to her retirement. Ella May was a communicant of St. Marys Church and was an enthusiastic member of the choir there. She enjoyed square dancing with the Small City Steppers of Vergennes and she was an avid baker, knitter and crafter. Her whiskey cake and famous beans were well known. She and her beloved husband Larry enjoyed traveling, often with their long-time friends Bob and Bev Fuller. Surviving family members include two sons, Lawrence Lacey of Middlebury and Leo Lacey and his wife Cheryl of Topsham, ME; two daughters, Linda Hoyt and her husband Craig of Colchester and Laura Napoletano and her husband, Dr. Robert of Kensington, CT; three sisters, Mary Rose Audet of Bridport, Shirley Desjadon of Prescott Valley, AZ and Joyce Hubbell of Northfield, NH; 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Lacey was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Lacey who died Oct. 12, 2001 and her brothers Henry and Duane Highter. Calling hours will be conducted on Friday March 15, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury, VT. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday March 16, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Marys Church, Middlebury with the Rev. William R. Beaudin, pastor, as celebrant. Spring burial will take place at St. Marys Cemetery, Middlebury. In recognition of the familys proud Irish heritage, attendees of the funeral are asked to wear a bit o green. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either Project Independence in Middlebury, VT or your local hospice. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com