MONTPELIER; Sylvia M. Hennebury, 86, passed away February 7, 2011 in Daytona Beach, FL. Sylvia was born May 1, 1924 to George and Emma (LeClair) Buswell in Montpelier. She attended Montpelier High School.
Sylvia married Thomas Hennebury, Jr. on March 8, 1942. They made their home in the Montpelier – Waterbury area. Sylvia worked for several years as a bookkeeper for the Vt Dept of Forest and Parks. Thomas predeceased her in November 1982. Sylvia later moved to Holly Hill, FL and lived with her son.
Sylvia led a quiet life, enjoying reading, word puzzles and NASCAR. But her greatest joy was her family.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a son in 1965, Thomas Hennebury, III. She was also predeceased by two brothers; Francis and George and four sisters; Winifred, Alice, Dorothy and Mildred.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth (Mike) Hennebury of Holly Hill, FL, a daughter, Susan Austin and her husband, Tony of Franklin, TN, two granddaughters, Jessica Rollins and Melissa McGhee and one great-granddaughter, Emily McGhee. Also surviving are three brothers; Roy, Larry and Eugene and one sister, Connie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will beheld Saturday February 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 139 Main St. , Montpelier. Calling hour from 01:00 PM until time of service.
Later burial will be in the Green Mount Cemetery.
For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-lanier.com.