Eileen A. Young

FAIR HAVEN — Eileen Anna Eaton Young, 90, of Fair Haven died Monday, January 14, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Eileen was born on July 31, 1922, the daughter of John and Ida (Duclos) Eaton.

She graduated from the Fair Haven High School and the Castleton Normal School.

She enjoyed a career as a teacher at the Bump School in Benson.

Eileen married Hugh S. Young on July 18, 1943. They were partners in several businesses, including Young Farm Equipment, Fairmont Speedway and turkey farming.

She was a communicant of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church.

Eileen was an accomplished artist, and enjoyed reading, gardening and yard sales.

Most importantly she loved being with all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include five children and their children. They are: Robert Young and his wife Anita, and their children Jeffrey, Jason and Erin Young; John “Jack” Young and his wife Constance and their children Jennifer Beck and John Young; Donald Young and his wife Karen and their children Kimberly and Andrew Young; David Young and his wife Robin and their children David and Jordan; Mary Anne Young and her daughter Natalie Amershek. Eileen has five great-grandchildren Nicholas Young, Elizabeth Vivien Young, Oscar Valentine Young, Isadora Magenta Beck and Caliope Beck; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Hugh in 2003, and a sister Leora Ayers.

There will be no public calling hours.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Durfee Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church, 10 Washington Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743.