Anna Palmer

EAST RANDOLPH—Anna "Annabelle" Palmer, 55, died quietly surrounded by family and friends November 9, 2006.

She was born in Bristol, Conn. December 28, 1950, the daughter of Frank and Ruth Manila.

She moved to Bristol, Vt. In 1978 where she later met and married Michael Palmer in 1983.

Her many joys included toll painting, Swedish weaving, camping, canoeing, gardening, reading, and her family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Ruth Manila, and sister, Connie Katzer.

Survivors include her husband, Michael; son Brett Combs and his wife Tracy, daughter Christi Palmer and her friend Brandon Pelerin, daughter Michaela and her husband Eric Bushey; sister Beth Goulet, brothers, John Timms and Tad Manila; brothers-in-law George and his wife, Sylvia Palmer; Robert Palmer, Dan Palmer and his friend, Jan; sisters-in-law Rae and her husband, Bill Paine; Sharon Palmer and her friend Roger Paquette; and niece "Cricket" and her husband, Phil Smith.

Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren: Ty and Sierra Combs, Sydney Pelerin, and Jordan and Dylan Bushey.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 14 at United Church of Lincoln, with interment in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol.

Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way Williston, Vt. 05495; or Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Rte. 7, Middlebury, Vt. 05753.

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