Nancy Slater Cobden, 76, died suddenly while enjoying a hike on Chipman Hill in

Middlebury on February 4 th , 2024. Nancy is survived by her husband Geoffrey Cobden,

sons Dylan Cobden (wife Joanna Cobden and children Carter, Camden and Chloe) and

Llewellyn Cobden (wife Christa Shute), and grandchildren Bronwen Cobden, Oliver

Cobden, and Austin Cobden. She was predeceased by her parents Irving Slater and

Josephine Ahern Slater of Keene, NH.

Nancy grew up in Keene, New Hampshire, receiving her bachelors from the University

of New Hampshire and her masters of education from the University of Vermont. Her love

of teaching brought her to teach in Canaan, VT for two years before she focused on

adult basic education in northwestern Vermont. After being a Director of Adult Basic

Education, she moved to Middlebury to teach adult education at Middlebury High

School before becoming the Assistant Director of the Hannaford Career Center.

Nancy served her community in many ways, most recently and especially as the chair of

John Graham Housing and Services to help families find affordable, safe housing and

services in Addison County. She chaired the Vermont Retired Teachers Association

and served on the Board of the Middlebury Acting Company.

Nancy and Geoff loved to support local venues throughout Vermont listening to jazz,

other forms of music and a good trivia night. Known for her annual support of Darn

Tough Socks, Nancy loved to support local businesses in as many ways as she could.

She still played golf, hiked, skied, and danced to good music. They enjoyed travels and

adventures locally and abroad to Wales with family.

Nancy was lovingly devoted to her family and friends, especially the grandkids in whom

she found such great pleasure. She always ensured that the family gathered in from

various parts of the state to their home in Weybridge on a regular basis to enjoy each

other's company and the joy of her new grandson Austin.

Any donations in Nancy's honor would be gratefully accepted by John Graham Housing

and Services.