Worcester,VT Lodema Utton, 94, formerly of Worcester and Pioneer Apartments and most recently of Alabama died on December 26, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama with her daughter, Barbara at her side. She was born February 13, 1924 in Northfield, VT, the daughter of Howard and Mildred (Adams) Austin. She attended Northfield Public Schools. In April, 1942, she married Ernest Colby Sr. He predeceased her on December 27, 1965. She later married Lancer Utton on June 17, 1955 in Montpelier. Mr. Utton predeceased her on October 19, 1991. Lodema worked for Sprague Electric in Barre for 30 years and retired as an inspector in 1978. Lodemas interests were crocheting, knitting, cooking, reading and caring for family and friends. Survivors include her children and step children; Barbara Hartman and her husband Jeff of Mobile, AL, Donna Keough of Montpelier, Judy Colombo and her husband Harry of Montpelier, Daughter in laws, Patricia Utton Woodward of St. Albans and Gloria Colby of Montpelier, VT; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Ernest Colby, Jr., a stepson. Robert Utton, her siblings Raymond Austin, Fred Austin and Leona Hemenway, and grandson David Audy. A Memorial service will be held at Guare and Sons, 30 School Street, Montpelier VT in the spring. Memorial contributions in Lodemas name may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641.