Place of birth

Cleethropes, England

Occupation

Hand riveter at a tool manufacturer, served in the Royal Air Force, worked at the Dewey Woolen Mill, waitress at Rosie's Tavern, housekeeper for Walter and Eleanor Paine, one of the first hot lunch ladies for the one room schools in the Pomfret area

Family

Four brothers and four sisters, three daughters and two sons, pre-deceased by two husbands, son-in-laws, grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters, survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren

Hobbies

Bowling, Slab City Sues, gardening, playing cards, making cookies, crafts, and eating lunch at the senior center

Memberships

Girl Guide in England, Girl Scout leader in Woodstock, Proud Member of Red Sox Nation

Significant events

Worked on the Spitfires during the Blitz on England, became an American citizen, met Arthur in Paris while stationed in the Royal Air Force, married Arthur and started a family, became close with her first husband after they parted ways, learned about Antiques from Hillary Underwood

Activities with family

Went bowling, swimming, skiing, boating, enjoyed tea parties and had a lemonade stand with great-granddaughters, went to thrift stores and yard sales

Other

An on-line guestbook can be found at cabotfh.com

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