Kelly Jean Berthiaume, age 53, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at her home in Goshen.
Kelly was born in Burlington on June 9, 1969. She was the daughter of Arthur and Barbara (Oney) Berthiaume. She spent her younger years in Middlebury. For the last 28 years, she made a home with her care provider, Jennifer Keeler.
Among many things, Kelly enjoyed going to Silver Towers Camp in Ripton, listening to music, especially The Beatles, and giving whomever she could a joke or a laugh in her own special way. She enjoyed horseback riding, shopping, and camping. She belonged to Forest Dale Christian Fellowship Church and held many of her friendships made there close to her heart.
Kelly was lucky to have had the love of not just her family but many of those who cared for her throughout her lifetime and who loved her immensely. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Berthiaume of Middlebury, and 3 sisters (Joan Vaccarelli, Ann D’Avignon, and Debra Mitchell.) She is also survived by her long-time care provider, Jennifer Keeler, known to Kelly as Mama Jen, and Jennifer’s husband Martin, known lovingly as Dutch. Also surviving her are her brothers Nate and Scott, her beloved dog Lyla, her Nana Barbie, and several nieces, nephews & cousins.
Kelly was predeceased by her father, Arthur.
The memorial service “In Celebration of Her Life” will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10 AM, at Forest Dale Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Barry Tate, pastor, will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date in the family lot, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Middlebury.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Silver Towers Camp, 56 Silver Towers Road, Ripton, VT 05766.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.
