Montpelier, VT Pamela Carole Demingware, 77, of 155 Main Street (Pioneer Apartments) died on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington. She was born on December 15, 1935 in England, the daughter of William and Windfred (Shorter) Hunt. In 1956, she married Lawrence Demingware in England. They met while Lawrence was serving in the military and stationed in England. Pamela worked as a stay-at-home mother. Her passion for children led her to establish her own daycare business. She also served as a foster care parent while providing a safe and loving environment for others brought her great happiness. Her hobbies included knitting, playing games, maintaining a garden and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her greatest joy was when all 8 children were together. Survivors include three daughters, Debra Nichols of Barre, Sandra Bighouse and her husband Joe of Florida, and Karen McMahon and her husband Don of Barre; five sons, Steven Demingware and his wife Patty, of Montpelier, Michael Demingware and his Partner Susie, of Moretown, Daniel Demingware and his wife Paulette, of Lunenburg, MA, David Demingware of Waterbury, and Keith Demingware and his wife Linda of Rhode Island; grandchildren, Aaron, Adam, Kristen, Katie, Nicole, Nathan, Alex, Ryan, Alex, Abbey, Hannah, Emily, and Emmett; three great grandchildren; Caleb, Brayden, and Amihan as well as many nieces and nephews and a sister Jean Woodley of England. She was predeceased by one brother, Paul Hunt. Calling hours will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday, January 18th at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home (School Street in Montpelier) with a service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (http://www.cvhhh.org/).