Leah Chitwood

Leah G. Chitwood Shelburne Leah G. Chitwood, 73 of Shelburnewood Dr, passed away peacefully January 9, 2013 at her home in Shelburne. Born May 2, 1939 in Fort Ann New York, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Eva (Granger) Hamblin. Leah lived in Chittenden County and worked for many years at several different restaurants until 2006 when she joined the Shelburne Supermarket family and was loved by all. Throughout her life she loved talking to people and made many dear friends along the way. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Kevin Wayne Chitwood, one brother James Hamblin, 5 sisters Edith Baker, Barbara Joslin, Rosemary Potter, Virginia Barber, Theora Trombley and a Special Friend Carl Racine of South Burlington. Survivors include former husband Robert Chitwood of Riverside, CA, her children Terrie Bothfeld and partner Steve Abair of Essex, Robert (Speedy) Chitwood of Shelburne, and Rick Chitwood of Norma, TN, One Granddaughter Hilary Bothfeld of South Burlington, Her sisters Beatrice Ward, and Darlene Frye, one brother Albert (Buster) Hamblin, several nieces, nephews and cousins, along with many dear friends. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday January 16, 2013 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT. Funeral services and inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the V.N.A., Home Care or Hospice Program, 1110 Prim Road Suite # 1, Colchester, VT 05446 or an organization of your choice. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.