Beloved mother and grandmother was a senior advocate at several area agencies
Peggy Walbridge, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, after a brief illness. Peggy was a beloved mother and grandmother, a cherished friend, and a pillar of strength to all who knew her. She was born in Jefferson, Maine, the beloved daughter of the late Rev. Caroll and Eva Tripp, who raised her primarily in Montpelier and Burlington, Vt. She graduated from Burlington High School, class of 1950, and the University of Vermont, with a degree in history and political science. After an early career in teaching, Peggy later shifted into working with the elderly as a senior advocate with Champlain Valley Agency on Aging; with Cathedral Square, where she was the first manager of Heineberg Senior Housing; and as a volunteer with the Alliance for Retired Americans. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Julie) Walbridge and Lisa (Erik) Drake; and her grandchildren, Ben (Becca) Walbridge, Zachary Walbridge (Katie Berke), Cameron Walbridge, Evan Drake and Alex Drake. Peggy also leaves behind cherished longtime friends Robert and Courtney Gourley and a host of dear friends from the Pines community, with whom she shared joy and companionship for the past eight years. Her family thanks the team at McClure Miller Respite House, who lovingly understood her needs and provided compassionate care in her final days. To honor her memory, a service will be arranged at a later date by her family. Her spirit, kindness and strength will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know her…
Beloved mother and grandmother was a senior advocate at several area agencies
Peggy Walbridge, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, after a brief illness. Peggy was a beloved mother and grandmother, a cherished friend, and a pillar of strength to all who knew her. She was born in Jefferson, Maine, the beloved daughter of the late Rev. Caroll and Eva Tripp, who raised her primarily in Montpelier and Burlington, Vt. She graduated from Burlington High School, class of 1950, and the University of Vermont, with a degree in history and political science. After an early career in teaching, Peggy later shifted into working with the elderly as a senior advocate with Champlain Valley Agency on Aging; with Cathedral Square, where she was the first manager of Heineberg Senior Housing; and as a volunteer with the Alliance for Retired Americans. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Julie) Walbridge and Lisa (Erik) Drake; and her grandchildren, Ben (Becca) Walbridge, Zachary Walbridge (Katie Berke), Cameron Walbridge, Evan Drake and Alex Drake. Peggy also leaves behind cherished longtime friends Robert and Courtney Gourley and a host of dear friends from the Pines community, with whom she shared joy and companionship for the past eight years. Her family thanks the team at McClure Miller Respite House, who lovingly understood her needs and provided compassionate care in her final days. To honor her memory, a service will be arranged at a later date by her family. Her spirit, kindness and strength will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know her…