TINA JEROME WHITING- Tina M. Jerome, 42, a resident for the past five years, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Porter Hospital, Middlebury. Born in Rutland, VT January 19, 1971 she was the daughter of Linwood C. and Barbara J. (McGraw) Kennett. She had previously lived in East Middlebury and was a homemaker. She had a fondness for animals and particularly horses. Surviving family members include her husband, Perley J. Jerome of Whiting whom she married July 28, 2007; one son, Linwood C. Kennett of Bristol; one daughter, Tiffany M. Kennett of Whiting; her mother, Barbara J. Kennett of Shoreham; four brothers, William Corey of Danby, Wayne Corey of Shoreham, Dean Kennett of Bomoseen, and John Kennett of NY; seven sisters, Byrene Bower of Danby, Belinda Burchard of Middlebury, Beverly Burch of Bomoseen, Mary Beth Hire of West Rutland, Lynn Ann Shea of Granville, Amy Kennett of FL, Diana Hill of Pawlet; one granddaughter, Kendra Tatro; many nieces and nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Linwood C. Kennett. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be conducted at a time to be announced in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery in Rochester. She will be buried with her father. Memorial donations may be made to Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman , Middlebury, VT 05753. Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home of Middlebury assisted the family with arrangements. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.