Penelope Jean (Reed) Baldwin

BRANDON:

Penelope “Penny” Jean Baldwin, age 79, passed December 30, 2024, at her home; with family by her side.

Penny was born in Proctor on April 25, 1945. She was the daughter of Carmi and Glenna (White) Reed. She grew up in Forest Dale and received her education in local Brandon Schools. She began her working career at Brandon Training School. She later began working for RFL Industries which eventually became Nexus. She retired from there following 38 years of service. Penny enjoyed bowling, her house plants and doing hair for family and friends. Penny also was an avid reader of crime and mystery novels and she loved her animals. Her daughters said she enjoyed shopping., and spending time with her family.

She is survived by 3 daughters; Sherri Pinkham, Lisa Bruce and Kim Bruce all of Brandon, 2 sisters; Carmen “Tootie” Williams and Linda Lamica both of Forest Dale, 2 Brothers; Jeffrey Reed of Brandon and Gregory Reed of Forest Dale, a step-son; Phillip “Skip” Baldwin, Jr, of Brandon and a step-daughter; Brandy Baldwin-Stanley of Pittsford. 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband; Phillip Baldwin, Sr, a son; “Chipper” Bruce, a brother Ronald Reed, and a sister Jackie Brown.

The graveside committal service and burial will take place, in the Spring, at Forest Dale Cemetery.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701.

Arrangements by Miller & Ketcham of Brandon.