Montpelier, VT Kathyrn Louise (Gladding) Breer, 98, a long time Vermonter, entered into eternal peace on April 20, 2017 at her daughter's home in Cartersville, Georgia surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Kathryn was born on March 20, 1919 in East Montpelier, VT, the daughter of the late William and Jennie (Hutchinson) Gladding. She was the third of four children. Kathryn received her education through the Horn of the Moon School in E. Montpelier and Montpelier High School graduating in 1936. She graduated from Beal's Business College in Bangor, ME in 1938. In 1938, Kathryn married George Harold Breer in Montpelier, VT. They were married for 60 years. They lived in Graniteville, moved to Kay's family farm in the Horn of the Moon, E. Montpelier, and then lived in Barre for 33 years, before George died on March 25, 1998. They had ten wonderful children. Kathryn worked at the Rock of Ages Capacitor Plant in Barre, VT, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Vermont Secretary of State. In her retirement, she delivered the Burlington Free Press, volunteered in the Foster Grandparents program in Barre Town School and enjoyed her time spent at Project Independence in Barre. Her most beloved job, however, was as matriarch to her family. Kay's ten children blessed her with 30 grandchildren whom she loved very dearly, and they, in turn, blessed her with many more offspring. Kathryn always had room in her heart for all of them and many more. Her front door was always open to whoever wanted to enter for a warm meal, a hug, or a kind word. Kathryn was a woman of deep faith. She was a member for many years of the Presbyterian Church in Graniteville, Methodist Episcopal in E. Montpelier, and First Baptist Church in Montpelier and attended the Savior of All Lutheran Church in Cartersville, GA. Her hobbies included genealogy, reading, sewing, gardening, walking, and story teller. Kathryn was predeceased by her husband, George, of 60 years; daughter, Carlene Jerd; daughter-in-laws, Sueann McCuen Breer, Donna Chapin Breer, and Linda Sue Roush Breer; son-in-law, Glen Clark; grandson, Steven Roberts; and siblings Ruth Densmore, Mary Badger, and Robert Gladding. Survivors include her sons Richard Breer of Perry, FL, Michael (& Holly) Breer of Avon Park, FL, and Doug Breer of LaMarque, TX; daughters Sharon (& Don) Babic of Barre, VT, Janne (& Earl) Roberts of Middletown, CT, Bette (& Dick) Woodhull of Keene, NH, Nancy (& Earl) Isaacson of Cartersville, GA, Pam Clark (& Thomas Patnode) of Onset, MA, and Kathy (& Kenneth) Bee of Queensbury, NY; a son-in-law, Charles Jerd of Warren, VT; 30 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; 22 great, great grandchildren, and 2 great, great, great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Beverly Breer Bagalio; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kathryn's family would especially like to thank her daughter Nancy, husband Earl, and their family in Cartersville, GA who opened up their home and hearts to care for Kathryn during the last years of her life. Their house became the hub for family members in for a visit, special occasion or when just passing through where food, games and laughter were always in abundance. Their unwavering devotion and compassion shown to Kathryn over the past five years was a huge comfort to the entire family. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, April 28 from 6 to 8 PM at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A service to celebrate Kathryn's life will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 11 AM at the Trinity United Methodist, 137 Main St, Montpelier, VT with burial immediately following at the Plainmont Cemetery in Plainfield.