Remembering Barbara Marjorie Keith of Readsboro and Shaftsbury

Barbara Marjorie Keith, a cherished member of our community, passed away at the age of 101 on July 14, 2026, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. A former resident of Readsboro and most recently of Shaftsbury, Barbara’s life touched many in the region.

Born on June 6, 1925, in Readsboro, she was the daughter of George D. Graziola and Mable (Ford) Graziola. Barbara was proud of her roots in Readsboro, where she attended Readsboro Central School. On July 19, 1945, she married Robert Bradley Keith, and they enjoyed over 50 years together until his passing in 1995.

A Life of Devotion and Skill

Barbara was known as a devoted homemaker and a skilled chair caner, a craft she took pride in throughout her life. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her interests included reading, gardening, cooking, and pickling, and she shared her love for ballroom dancing with her husband.

As the matriarch of her family, Barbara was remembered for her loving yet firm nature, with family recalling, “you knew she meant business when she shook her finger at you.”

Family and Community Connections

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Darleen White and Polly Lemaire, along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also loved by many granddogs and extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her siblings Francis Graziola, Helen Hartnett, Janice Johnson, and Ralph Graziola.

A graveside service will be held at the Village Cemetery in Readsboro on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. Friends and relatives are encouraged to attend and honor her memory. Online condolences can be shared at www.devlinfuneralhomevt.com.