Margaret Marie (Howland) Raymond

SHELBURNE:

Margaret Marie Raymond, age 82, passed peacefully; with family by her side; on January 18, 2026, at her home in Shelburne.

Margaret was born in Rutland on March 25, 1943. She was the daughter of Francis and Pauline (Carr) Howland. She received her education in East Middlebury and Ferrisburgh schools, and graduated from Vergennes Union High School, class of 1961. Her working career included secretarial, retail and manufacturing positions. She enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, bird watching (especially hummingbirds) and adventuresome trips with her partner, Robert.

She is survived by two sons; Robert Raymond, Jr & his wife Joyce of Addison and Andrew Raymond & his wife Heather of Ferrisburgh. Seven grandchildren; Eric and partner Debbie of North Carolina, Danielle (Timothy) McNeill of North Carolina, and Dylan (Rachel) of Vergennes, Morgen Clark of Michigan, Broc Clark of Addison, Holden Clark (fiancée Abigail Roy) of Addison and Jeb Martell of Ferrisburgh, three great granddaughters; Ashlynn, Ava and Ari and a great grandson Jackson all of North Carolina and her loving partner, best friend, soul mate; Robert Raymond, Sr of Shelburne. Several cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers; Robert, Dan, and David, as well as her daughters-in-law; Doreen and Laurie.

The memorial service “In Celebration of Her Life” will take place, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1 PM at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.