Obituaries
Effie Lorraine Scruton Cole, 87, of Addison
ADDISON, — Effie Lorraine Scruton Cole, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester surrounded by her family. Effie was born in 1937 on top of Killington Mountain, during a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve.
Effie attended Rutland High School (Class of 1955), where she met her first love, Edward C. Cole. The pair were married in 1956 and were stationed first in Colorado, then Arizona, and finally at the Strategic Air Command Base Minot, ND. After serving ten years in the Air Force, they returned to Vermont and settled in Vergennes, where they raised two sons. Effie loved to cook and began working in the kitchens at both the Vergennes Elementary School and later at the High School. Effie became known as “The Lunch Lady” and insisted that everyone had a good meal. She became a second mom to many and was famous for making you try a “no thank you helping” of whatever was being served that day.
Effie was an active member of the Grand Lodge of Vermont Order of Eastern Star, rising to become Worthy Matron. As Matron, she enjoyed traveling to other lodges in Vermont, where she was able to meet many more friends. She spoke fondly of her many years of working the back gate at the Addison Field Days.
About a year after Effie was widowed in 1990, she connected with longtime friend, Clifford “Bucky” Douglas. The two became inseparable and were involved in numerous community activities. From collecting anything and everything antique to driving one of their convertibles in area parades, they made many lasting friendships near and far.
As inseparable as they were in life, so too in their death. Clifford “Bucky” Douglas also passed away on Sunday morning at the UVM Medical Center after a brief illness, just three hours ahead of Effie.
Effie leaves behind her two sons and their families; Cevin and John West-Cole of Hartville, Ohio, and Charles and Karen Cole of Essex, Vt.; grandchildren CJ (Rachel) Cole, Andy (Nikki) Cole, Justin (Maddy) Cole, and Karwan, Karlaysia, and Joe’l West-Cole; and a very special great-granddaughter, Isabella. She also leaves her stepchildren Michelle Douglas and Todd Chamberlain, Michael and Heather Douglas, and Matthew Douglas, and grandchildren Grace, Adrian, Madison, Mackenzie, Vincent, and Eliza.
Visiting hours for Effie and Bucky will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at St. Peter’s Church in Vergennes, followed by a reception at the American Legion in Vergennes.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Addison Volunteer Fire Department or the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com. ◊
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