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Obituary: Ann Marie Towslee of Bennington and Woodford
Ann Marie Towslee, formerly of Harbour Road in Woodford, VT. passed away August 1. 2026 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Ann formerly lived on Convent Ave. in Bennington. She went to North Bennington School for 7th & 8th…
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Key points
- Ann Marie Towslee passed away on Aug. 1, 2026, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington.
- A graveside service will take place at Parklawn Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 11 a.m.
- Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Vermont Veterans Home.
Longtime area resident Ann Marie Towslee, who lived in both Bennington and Woodford, passed away on Aug. 1, 2026, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. According to an obituary notice published by Shea Family Funeral Homes, she leaves behind a large family and many close ties throughout our local community.
A Life Rooted in the Local Community
Towslee attended North Bennington School for seventh and eighth grade and graduated from Bennington High School, where she served as captain of the cheerleading squad. She went on to work for Union Carbide for 25 years before retiring to care for her family.
An enthusiastic fan of local athletics, Towslee spent decades cheering at area school sporting events long after her own children graduated. She had a special love for girls’ sports, and also enjoyed knitting, swimming, and visits to the ocean.
Services and Memorial Information
Towslee was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Linus Towslee, Jr., whom she married in Hoosick Falls, New York, in August 1956. Their marriage was later blessed at Sacred Heart Church in Bennington.
Key details regarding her funeral services and memorial requests include:
- Graveside Service: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Parklawn Cemetery in Bennington.
- Visiting Hours: There will be no public calling hours.
- Memorial Donations: Contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Vermont Veterans Home, care of Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957, Bennington, VT 05201.
Towslee is survived by six children, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, with many family members residing in Bennington and Woodford.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by Shea Family Funeral Homes – Bennington originally published by Shea Family Funeral Homes (Bennington, VT). Read the original story.
