East Montpelier, VT
Pamela Hudson Pollock, 59, of 333 Wheeler Road, passed away Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 after suffering a long illness from Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Born Oct. 17, 1957, in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Coppins) Hudson. She attended East Montpelier Elementary School and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975, and later graduated from Vermont College in 1977 with an Associate of Science degree having completed the Executive Secretarial curriculum.
Pam and Bill Pollock, Ensign, USNR, married on December 16, 1978, in Flour Bluff, TX. They later celebrated a confirmation of their wedding vows in September of 1979 at White Chapel, Norwich University, in a military wedding with family and friends. In 1985, at the finish of the active duty military years Pam and Bill moved back to Central Vermont and eventually into a home built by Pam's brother, Timothy Hudson, in East Montpelier, Pam's home town.
Pam worked as an Administrative Secretary in the oil industry and then in Civil Service for several years before they started their family. Then, after raising 3 sons: Alex, Chris and Eric, Pam returned to work as a Paraeducator at U-32 Middle and High School.
Pam's loves were her family, adventures across Vermont with her sister and best friend JoAnn Guilmette, camping at Peacham Pond, cooking, playing Pitch, and time spent with close friends including her beloved dog Rory. She also cherished her role helping students at U-32.
Pam will be long remembered for her generosity, kindness and caring for others.
Besides her husband Bill, she is survived by three sons: Alex, of Somerville, MA; Chris of Chesapeake, VA; and Eric of East Montpelier, VT.
Also surviving is her brother, Gary Hudson and his wife Pamelia; and sister JoAnn Guilmette and her husband Dave; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Judith Benedini and her brother Timothy Hudson.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, June 11th, at 1:30 PM at the Old Meeting House in East Montpelier, VT.
Memorial contributions may be made to U-32 Unified Sports (a part of Special Olympics), care
of U-32, 930 Gallison Hill Road, Montpelier, VT 05602