MARGARET (PADDOCK) MIEROP

BRISTOL — Margaret (Paddock) Mierop passed away at home Dec. 9, 2025. Margaret was born Aug. 14, 1929, to Joseph and Blanche (Martin) Paddock in Augusta, N.J. She graduated from Newton High School in 1946.

She married Abraham Mierop in 1947. They farmed in New Jersey, New York, and bought a farm in Bristol, Vt., in 1968. She loved growing up on a farm and raising her family there. Her “boys” were her life. Margaret loved music and playing the organ and piano. She was a church organist and played for many weddings at different churches in the area. Margaret also loved children and teaching them about Jesus.

She is survived by her “boys,” twins Abraham and David (Crystal) Mierop of Bristol, Vt., and John Mierop of Leicester, Vt.; her granddaughters, Jackie and Jenifer Rivera from Maryland, Tiffany Mierop from New Hampshire, and Samantha Mierop from Bristol, Vt., who took care of her until the end. She also had three great-granddaughters.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, siblings, daughter Susie and son Bradley.

We would like to thank Home Health and Hospice and Bayada caregivers for all their help and support.

A private burial service will be held at a later date. ◊