Catherine NEWTON

MIDDLEBURY — Catherine Trombley, 76, died Dec. 6, 2005, at Porter Medical Center.She was born Sept. 16, 1929, in Middlebury, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Blair) Newton.She attended local schools.She was employed for many years with the East Middlebury Head Start program and later worked more than 20 years at the state police barracks in Middlebury in the janitorial department. She then worked as a housekeeper in local homes.She was a member of the East Middlebury Fire District Auxiliary.She enjoyed cooking, making doughnuts and fudge, and gardening.Survivors include five children, Steve Trombley of Hancock, Debbie Cram of Crown Point, N.Y., Susan Lussier of Marathon, N.Y., Jerry Trombley of Shoreham, Lori Piper of Leicester; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Sandra Hayes of Middlebury; a bother, Richard Newton of Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by a grandson and a step-grandson.Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Sanderson Funeral Home.The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Dec. 9, at East Middlebury Methodist Church. The Rev. Jill Robinson, pastor, will officiate.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Addison House, 152 College St., Middlebury, VT 05753.