LEICESTER — Kathy Marie Stiffler, age 59, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

Kathy was born in Middlebury on July 10, 1962. She was the daughter of Ernest and Bonnie (Masterson) Lackard Jr. She grew up in Middlebury, where she received her education. May 24, 1986, she married Tony Curtis Stiffler in East Middlebury. They made their home in Ripton. Kathy worked for a while in the produce department at Hannaford’s in Middlebury. She enjoyed both her flowers and veggie gardens.

She is survived by her brother, Danny Lackard and his wife Cathy of Leicester, with whom she made her home; brother John Lackard of Shoreham; and sister, Pam Randall of Bristol. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Tony Stiffler.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.◊