Gloria Grace Rader, 92, died peacefully April 1, 2018 at her home at The Residence in Middlebury, VT. She was surrounded by family and friends. Born July 25th in College Point, NY she was the daughter of the late Frances Henrietta Renart and Thomas Louis Garrett. At age seventeen, she married her life-long love, the late William A. Rader. In 1952, they moved to Shoreham where they built their home. They celebrated 65 beautiful years together before his death. Together, they owned and operated a much-loved family camp resort, Hands Cove Cottages for many years. They also owned and operated the 3 Minute Ferry in Orwell and Fort Ti Ferry in Shoreham. In retirement, they launched another business, an apple orchard. Local workers and grandchildren who worked in the orchard would be called to luncheon by the Ti Papermill horn and all would gather to enjoy lemonade and sandwiches together. Later in life while living at The Residence at Otter Creek, she made new friends among the staff, many of whom she considered family. Gloria enjoyed socializing and sunshine and doted on her pets. She is survived by her children and large extended family of spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren: son William and his wife Rhoda of Shoreham, VT; son Glenn and his wife Katherine of Bow, NH; and daughter Marylou and her husband Richard of East Dover, VT. She leaves eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She lived a long and blessed life. She will be missed by many. There will be a private family service to celebrate her life. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Healthcare and Hospice, 254 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven, VT 05472. Arrangements were under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury, VT.