Marguerite E. Carey

Marguerite "Peggy" Eleanore (Pike) Carey, 90, of Newfane, VT died, peacefully, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Thompson House in Brattleboro, VT, where she had resided since May 2021. Her son, Michael, and her beloved granddaughter, Carrie Stone, were at her bedside. She passed surrounded by love.

Peggy was born on August 23, 1931 in Brattleboro, VT to the late Ralph and Alice Pike. Peggy was a lifelong resident of southern Vermont, attending local schools in Brattleboro and South Newfane, VT.

On December 22, 1951, she married the love of her life, Verne T. Carey, in East Dover, VT. Her husband predeceased her on December 9, 1967.

She loved spending time with her family at her Newfane home. She enjoyed keeping up on current world events, listening to country music, doing circle-a-word puzzles and reading. In her earlier years, she was known in The Valley for making delicious homemade donuts, which for many years were enjoyed by hunters at the South Newfane Store during deer hunting season.

She is survived by her children Brenda Bills of West Brattleboro, VT, Donna Stone (Craig) of East Dover, VT, Verne T. Carey II (Penny West) of Newfane, VT and Michael Carey of Brattleboro, VT. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. In addition, several nieces and nephews, including Ervin Moffit of Newfane, VT who she was especially close to.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Sharon Newell on June 8, 2021, her parents, eight sisters and her brother.

At Mrs. Carey's request, a private burial service for immediate family will be held in the spring of 2022 at the South Newfane Cemetery.

The family wishes to express gratitude to Dr. Timothy Schaefer for the exceptional care and compassion extended to her for 40 years. They also wish to acknowledge and thank the entire community at Thompson House.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Grace Cottage Hospital, 185 Grafton Road, Townsend, VT 05353 C/O Dr. Timothy Schaefer.

Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium have been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.phaneuf.net.