Cathy J. Vilbrin, 53, died at her home on Route 2, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, January 23, 2010. She was born in Northfield on January 15, 1957, the daughter of Richard & Elaine (Shuttle) Vilbrin. She is a graduate of Northfield High School, class of 1975.

She had worked for many area businesses, including, Vermont Plastics in Montpelier, Chouinard’s and Davidson’s Store, both in Northfield and was a long time child care provider in the Northfield area.

She enjoyed shopping, cooking, being a mother and family gatherings.

Survivors include her children, Lindsay Vilbrin of Williamstown, Matthew Vilbrin of Northfield Falls; her mother, Elaine Vilbrin of Northfield; seven siblings, Richard Vilbrin of Northfield, Michael Vilbrin of Berlin, Daniel Vilbrin of Northfield Falls, Carol Messier of Montpelier, Linda Miller of Northfield, Julie Vilbrin of Northfield, Mary Champany of Northfield; many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her father, Richard Vilbrin.

A memorial service was conducted on January 29 at the Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield, followed by a gathering at the American Legion in Northfield. Burial will take place this spring in the Calvary Cemetery in Northfield.

Donations may be made in her memory, to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Berlin, VT 05641 or Central Vermont Hospital Cancer Center, PO Box 547, Barre, VT 05641.