Debra A. Baston

ST. ALBANS—Debra Ann Baston, 42, died Friday, March 23, 2007 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born December 27, 1964 in Claremont, N.H., the daughter of Edwin and Eleanor (Bressette) Baston.

She attended school in South Royalton, and graduated from the Randolph Area Vocational Center in Randolph in 1983. Following graduation, she lived a short time in South Royalton and a few years in Underhill, before moving to St. Albans.

She had participated in the Vermont Winter Special Olympics as a skier. She loved playing Bingo and loved her many cats. She enjoyed doing family genealogy and listening to country music.

Survivors include three brothers: Donald Donoghue of South Royalton, William Clay of Plymouth, N.H., and Jason Johnson of Lebanon, N.H.; three sisters: Jolene Coolidge of Rutland, Carol Emerson of Bradford, and Lois Potwin-Thomas of Manchester, N.H.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by both her parents and a sister, Lori Baston.

A calling hour will be held Saturday, March 31, from 1-2 p.m. at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home on Main Street in Chelsea, followed by a memorial funeral service there at 2 p.m., with Rev. James Proctor officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in the Branchview Cemetery in South Royalton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Special Olympics, 368 Avenue D, Suite 30, Williston, Vt. 05495.

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