Kelly Jean Berthiaume

GOSHEN:

Kelly Jean Berthiaume, age 53, passed peacefully, Sunday, May 28, 2023, at her home in Goshen.

Kelly was born in Burlington on June 9, 1969. She was the daughter of Arthur and Barbara (Oney) Berthiaume. She spent her younger years in Middlebury and for the last 28 years she made a home with her care provider, Jennifer Keeler. 

Among many things, Kelly enjoyed going to Silver Towers Camp in Ripton, listening to music, especially The Beatles, and giving whoever she could a joke or a laugh on her own special way. She enjoyed horseback riding, shopping, and camping. She belonged to Forest Dale Christian Fellowship Church and held many of her friendships made there close to her heart. 

Kelly was lucky to have had the love of not just her family but many of those who cared for her throughout her lifetime and who loved her immensely. She is survived by her mother; Barbara Berthiaume of Middlebury, 3 sisters; Joan Vaccarelli Ann D’Avignon and Debra Mitchell. Her long time care provider; Jennifer Keeler known to Kelly as Mama Jen and her husband Martain known lovingly as Dutch, brothers Nate and Scott and her beloved dog Lyla. As well as; Nana Barbie and several nieces, nephews & cousins. Kelly was predeceased by her father Arthur.

Kelly was predeceased by her father Arthur. 

The memorial service “In Celebration of Her Life” will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10 AM, at Forest Dale Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Barry Tate, pastor will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in the family lot, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Middlebury.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Silver Towers Camp, 56 Silver Towers Road, Ripton, VT 05766.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.

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