HELEN CORA “JUDY” MITCHELL

VERGENNES — Helen Cora “Judy” Mitchell, age 96, passed away March 29, 2026, surrounded by family, in Middlebury.

Judy was born in Whiting Sept. 27, 1929. She was the daughter of Robert Leo and Irene (Swenor) Ryan. She grew up in Orwell, where she received her early education and graduated from Shoreham Academy. She married Everett “Doc” Mitchell Sept. 25, 1948, in Whitehall, N.Y. Doc and Judy owned and operated the Old Time Family Shop and Doc’s Trailer Sales for many years.

Judy enjoyed winters in Florida, horseback riding and playing cards. She also quilted, for Hope Lodge in Burlington. She belonged to Middlebury American Legion Unit No. 27 Ladies Auxiliary. She had also volunteered at many other organizations. One of her passions was listening to the Champlain Valley Fiddlers. She enjoyed hosting friends and family at her home for parties, dinners, and family gatherings.

She is survived by one son, William R. Mitchell and his wife Christie of Milton; a brother, Clayton Ryan of Shoreham; and one sister, Barbara Mazula of Plattsburg, N.Y. Many grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband, Everett “Doc” Mitchell; two daughters, Susan Crosby and Nancy Lash; a son, Kenneth Mitchell; three brothers, John Ryan, Allen Ryan and Robert Ryan; and two sisters, Ida Quesnel and Phyllis Quesnel.

A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date in the family lot at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to Hope Lodge, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon. ◊