Grace Ellen Simonds

WHITING:

Grace Ellen (Baker) Simonds, 85, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025.

Grace was born in San Diego, CA, on August 15, 1939. She was the daughter of

Cushman and Ellen (Gage) Baker. Her family moved back to Brandon in 1944 and

graduated from Brandon High School in 1957. She earned her bachelor’s degree from

Caselton State College and then taught at Burr Pond School and kindergarten in Whiting.

She served 33 years as the Whiting Town Clerk from 1983 until her retirement in 2014.

She married Wilson (Bill) J. Simonds on March 10, 1962. They lived in Sudbury and

later bought the longtime family home in Whiting where they raised their four children.

Over the years she enjoyed family gatherings, reading, television, playing the organ,

quilting, sewing, genealogy, showing old family photo albums, and socializing.

She is survived by three daughters and their spouses; Marie & Dan Berry, Michelle &

Rick Lincoln, Marlene Alden and one son and spouse Mark & Tracy Simonds. Two

sisters Carol & Dick Bird and Susan & Keith Puffenbarger. Ten grandchildren and

spouses; Denise Berry, Adam (Heidi) Berry, Stephanie (Brandon) Mokris, Ross (Rania

Jaber) Lincoln, Matthew (Juliette) Berry, Kirstyn (Mike) Mayhew, Kacey Scheuereman,

Kaley (Kobe) Pinkham, Kira (Travis Hornbeck) Simonds and Rocco Alden. Nine great-

grandchildren; Emory, Callen, Finn, Hudson, Jace, Ellie, Maverick, Dudley & Maci.

She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2020 and her parents.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2 PM, at Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The graveside committal service and burial will be in the family lot at the

Whiting Community Cemetery.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be given in her memory to the Whiting Volunteer

Fire Department, Whiting, VT 05778.