Esther H. Renfrew , 91, of Northfield, Vt., passed away
peacefully, on July 30, surrounded by her children. Esther was
born in St. Johnsbury on April 18, 1918, the daughter of Floyd and
Agnes Holmes. Esther graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in
1937. As a young woman she loved to bike, ski, hike and camp.
One of her favorite places to go since she was 5 years old was
the family summer home on Miles Pond in North Concord, Vt.
Esther married Clinton A. Renfrew in St. Johnsbury in 1945. They
moved to Northfield in 1950, where Clinton taught at Norwich
University and Esther raised four children. Esther was a very
active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church for over 55 years
and she belonged to the Northfield Women's Reading Circle. She
was very active in the Northfield community, volunteering for cub
scouts, girl scouts and the senior center. She had many passions
including her art work, cooking, photography and gardening. She
is survived by her four children, their families and many good
friends. Her children and families are: Roger and Marilyn Renfrew
from Skowhegan, Maine, and their two children, Megan and Ira;
Elizabeth Renfrew Clarkson and Wayne Clarkson from Wells,
Maine, and their two children, Christopher and Rebecca; Bruce
and Sharon Renfrew of Pittsfield, Mass., and their two children,
Gregory and Julie; Virginia Renfrew and her partner, Gail Zatz of
Montpelier, and their two children, Daniel and Aaron; three
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is
predeceased by her husband, Clinton and her sister, Ruth
Holmes. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Mayo Manor
and Mayo Healthcare for the wonderful care, support and
friendship that Esther and her children received. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in
Northfield. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends
may call at Kingston Funeral Home, 35 Slate Avenue, in
Northfield on Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Episcopal
Church, 203 South Main Street, Northfield, VT 05663.
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