PENNY MARIE EASTMAN

LEICESTER — Penny Marie Eastman, 67, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2024, at the Jack Bryne Hospice Center in Hanover, N.H.

She was born in Sharon, Conn., on Nov. 13, 1956, the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Murphy) Phillips. She moved to Sudbury, Vt., in 1972.  She graduated from Otter Valley Union High School.  On July 20, 1974, she was married to Steven Allen Eastman at the Brandon Congregational Church.

Penny worked at the First Brandon National Bank for 23 years. She afterwards worked at Royal Lock & Glass in Rutland for 12 years before recently retiring.    Family was everything for Penny, she loved to cook, bake, and host family gatherings. She also volunteered for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Penny is survived by her loving husband, Steven; two sons, David and Steven; one brother, Paul Phillips; four sisters, Peggy LaRock, Kandie Stocker, Sandie Stacey and Dawn Phillips; four grandchildren, Ryan, Amber, Julia and Isaac; and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Landyn.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Patrick and Peter Phillips.

Respective of her wishes a private celebration of her life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bryne Hospice Center or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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