Obituaries
Carlotta Prichard Tippett, 92, of Panton
PANTON — Carlotta Prichard Tippett, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Born Sept. 20, 1933, in Montgomery, Ala., she was the beloved daughter of Major General Vernon Edwin Prichard and his wife Charlotte Blesse. As a child, Carlotta lived in post-war Germany and Washington D.C. During her 56-year marriage to Paul Tippett Jr., they shared many adventures, relocating more than a dozen times, including a brief stint overseas. After raising their children in Ann Arbor, Mich., They moved to Vermont and purchased a small farm in Shrewsbury. Ultimately, they built a house in Panton, Vt., where they lived through their final days.
Carlotta will be remembered for her nine decades of fun, warmth, humor, and unwavering love for her family. She was passionate about her many dogs, gardening, interior design and the time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Carlotta was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. She is survived by her children, Paul and Holly; grandchildren Tip and wife Bari, Preston and wife Claire, Fiona and husband Ariel, and Declan and wife Taylor; and grandchildren Maren and Kellan.
A private service will be held in summer of 2026.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Homeward Bound. ◊
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