TARA LYNN MITCHELL

MIDDLEBURY — Tara Lynn Mitchell passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2026. Tara was born Feb. 19, 1990, in Middlebury to Izzy Mitchell and April Duclos. Tara grew up in Addison County where she attended MUHS and later took courses at CCV.

Tara had been dedicated 14 years to Ace hardware in Rutland, Vt. She was a hard worker and always up for the task at hand. Tara was an independent, fierce and an all-in mother to her two beloved boys. Tara enjoyed all the simple things in life. She always could bring the sunshine.

Tara was predeceased by her mother, April Duclos; grandfather Thomas Duclos; grandfather Isadore Mitchell; stepbrother Kraton Chaloux; and stepsister Megan Amoroso.

Tara is survived by her boys, Logan Taylor (Middlebury), and Quinton Gero (Middlebury); father, Izzy Mitchell; stepmother, Jody Mitchell; grandmother Linda Mitchell; best friends (un-biological sisters), Samantha Lafountain (Trapper) of Middlebury, and Megan Whitney (Jeff) of Salisbury; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and other friends and family.

A celebration of life will be held on April 9, at American Legion Post 27 in Middlebury, Vt., from 5-9 p.m. ◊