HOLLY KATHERINE TUCK

MONKTON — Holly Katherine Tuck, 68, died on Jan. 27, peacefully, after spending a short period of time on hospice care, with her husband, Bob by her side.

Holly was born Sept. 29, 1955, to parents, George and Ruth Tuck in Swanton, Vt. She graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School in 1973. She then attended and graduated from Trinity College in 1980 with a B.A. in Human Services. She received her master’s in counseling from St. Michael’s College in 1983. Holly became the director of development at The Lund Home 1983-1985. In 1988 she opened her private practice, where she was a mental health and substance abuse counselor, until the time of her death. In addition to her practice, she taught college courses at CCV, Johnson State, and Trinity College for 28 years.

Holly loved all animals, but her favorites were Morgan horses and Collie dogs. Holly had a Collie at her side from the time she could remember until the day she left us. Holly’s beloved dog, Jessie B, even traveled cross-country with Holly many times. It didn’t matter to Holly if it was a rough or smooth coat Collie, she loved them just the same! She fell in love with Morgan horses when she met her heart horse, Stoneyton. Stoney was a very special horse who needed Holly, just as much as she needed him. After Stoney died, she got Maxfield, who was a BIG, red 2-year-old. If you got the chance to meet Max, you knew he was the perfect horse for Holly. His personality matched hers perfectly.

Holly was a phenomenal friend and loved to take care of the people she cared about. She welcomed people into her life with arms wide open. She never had her own kids, but she was happy to love and mentor many young people in her life. Holly will be greatly missed by all who got to know her throughout her lifetime. Her legacy will be carried on by Tiffany Rochon at the barn Holly started in 1997, Stone Hollow Farm.

Holly was predeceased by her parents, George and Ruth Tuck. She leaves her husband of 27 years, Bob Turcot; her very special barn kid, Tiffany Rochon and her husband, Joshua and their children Rhett and Evelyn Rochon of New Haven; Kelsey Armell and Scott Heath of Starksboro; her collie, “Teds our dog;” her beloved cat, Felix; brother, Terrance (Joyce) Tuck of Isle La Motte; sister, Amber (Greg) Lasnier of St. Johnsbury; her Tuck/Hudak family, Jane, Alex, Cyrus, and Ben; all her special family in Monkton, at Windswept Farm, and Northland Job Corps; Andrea St. Pierre, and Jeffrey Giel, her friend of more than 50 years; and her Stone Hollow Farm.

Per Holly’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service or calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Homeward Bound Animal Shelter in Middlebury, Vt. This was one of Holly’s favorite local places to support.

Online condolences can be made at Obituary information for Holly K. Tuck (sandersonfuneralservice.com) ◊