RENE D. NILL

VERGENNES — Rene D. Nill, 63, passed away peacefully after battling a long-term illness Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

She was born on Nov. 14, 1960, in Westerly, R.I., the daughter of Raymond and Harriet (Palmer) Root.

Rene worked as a special education paraprofessional at Vergennes Union Elementary School for over 20 years. She was a parishioner at St. Peter’s Church. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, camping and especially spending time with family at Lake Willoughby. We will all remember her Yorkie companions through the years that she loved so dearly.

Rene is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Edward F. Nill, 61; her two sons, Edward R. Nill, 35, and Raymond E. Nill, 30; her favorite daughter-in-law, Danielle K. Nill, 29; her sister, Debee R. Cote, 61; and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Vermont Association For The Blind and Visually Impaired, 60 Kimball Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403. To send online condolences to her family please visit: www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.◊