Marilyn Loomis

Marilyn (Austin) Loomis of Putney, Vermont passed away on May 27th, 2024, 20 days after her 90th birthday.

Marilyn was born on May 7, 1934 to the late Robert and Margaret (Simmons) Austin in Putney.  She was well loved as a mother, grandmother, friend and community volunteer.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Carroll Kathan (Pete) Loomis Jr,  brother Glenn Austin, sisters Joyce (Austin) Loomis and Shirley (Austin) Walsh and her beloved grandson Samuel Loomis Cariddi.

She is survived by her daughters Tracee Brewer (David), Terri Ziter (Mark), Tamara Loomis (Steve Cariddi) and son Peter Loomis (Kate).

She is also survived by her sisters Phyllis Graham, Gail Petruska and brothers Robert (Bob) Austin and Lyle Austin.

She additionally leaves her grandchildren; Christopher Ziter, Nicholas (Erin) Ziter, Jasmine Ziter, Clarice Brewer Pfalzer (Ian), Lea Loomis, Peter Alan Loomis ( Morgan), Malcolm Cariddi, Robby and Greta Ramdin.

Great grandchildren; Smith and Augustus Pfalzer, Elsie Ziter, Payton Loomis and Austin Smith.

Marilyn was a devout Christian and loved a good hymn sing. She also enjoyed baking and was known for her apple pies.  She had a love of all things purple, knitting, reading, jigsaw puzzles and the Red Sox.

Calling hours will be held at Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home in Brattleboro Vermont, June 20th 5-7.

Memorial service will be held at Next Stage in Putney, Vermont June 21 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Marilyn has requested that donations be made to Rescue Inc, 541 Canal St. Brattleboro, Vermont. 05301

Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.phaneuf.net.