Betty Ann Porter, 83, longtime resident of Milford, N.H., died on
Oct. 18, 2015 at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack,
N.H., surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Dec. 26, 1931, a
daughter of Bert and Joyce (Powers) Jenness. She was raised
and educated in Vermont and graduated from Lyndon Institute
in Lyndon Center, Vt. Mrs. Porter made her home in Milford for
the past 65 years, wintered in Zephyrhills, Fla., and spent many
summers at the family camp in Vermont. She was employed as
a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Paul Porter Plumbing
and Heating for 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking,
baking and working on various crafts. She most especially loved
spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Porter, who died in 2003.
Family members include three sons and daughters-in-law: P.
Douglas and Sheryl Porter of Mont Vernon, N.H., Gregory and
Verna Porter of Lyndeborough, N.H., Phillip and Pam Porter of
Milford; two daughters and a son-in-law: Judy and Steven
Remillard of Manchester, N.H., and Pamela Porter-Ladd of
Amherst, N.H.; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a
sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Kenneth Ball of West
Burke, Vt.; and two nephews.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Hillside Cemetery,
Burke Hollow Road, West Burke on Sunday, May 29, at 9:30
a.m. All are welcome to attend an open house reception in
Betty Ann's honor at the Porter Camp, Boulder Drive, Newark
Pond, Vt. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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