Thelma Miner, 94, passed away March 14, 2024 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. She was born January 16, 1930 in Goshen, VT to Hawley Hathaway and Mindwell Cross Hathaway. She graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1948.

Thelma went to work for the Ayrshire Breeder's Assn. in Brandon. She married Leo Miner on July 22, 1950 and farmed along side him, raising 5 children together. The farm later passed to her son Jim. Leo then created a snack wagon from a small transit bus and Thelma's Snacks was born. They traveled to Auctions, Festivals and Fairs selling their food. They were also maple producers producing some mighty fine syrup. Leo passed away in 1998 and Thelma carried on with her snack wagon and maple syrup. She made her maple products, syrup, cream, sugar and candy and set up once a week at the Farmer's Market in Brandon. Generations have grown up enjoying Thelma's Bread Dough with Maple Cream as she was a staple at July 4th festivities and 20 years serving the people at the Addison County Field Days. She loved being a maple producer and would "talk maple" with anyone who asked about syrup or visited her sugar house during boiling. She was an active member of the Addison County Sugar Makers Assn. for many years. Thelma was also a 59 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Marble Chapter #80 in Brandon.

Thelma is survived by her children; Marie Perry, Ernest Miner and wife Deborah, James Miner and wife Kim, Marsha Hesse, Edward Miner and wife Lynn, Sister-In-Law Gertrude Hathaway, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Leo, and two brothers Ralph Hathaway and Burton Hathaway.

The OES and Funeral Service will be held March 23rd at 11:00 am at the Brandon Congregational Church. Refreshments and fellowship following the service in the Rectory. Thelma was a big supporter of the Brandon Town Hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to "The Friends of the Brandon Town Hall", PO Box 181, Brandon, VT 05733.