Vanda N Warner

Vanda N. Warner of Whitingham, Vermont, died peacefully in the company of her family on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 81. Born on December 26, 1940 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Vanda was the daughter of Frank Dreby Warner and Lillian Campbell Warner. Vanda is predeceased by her husband , the love of her life, Leon Peters, when they married on February 14, 1980 and made their home in Whitingham, Vermont. She is survived by her daughters, V. Tacy Lincoln and husband, Howard; Dana Carolyn Homer; step-daughter, Olga Elizabeth Peters; grandchildren Maximilian Campbell Coombs, Addison Warner Coombs, Carter Grant Lincoln and his wife, Kaila (Maguire), Lucy Hallowell Lincoln and her fiance’, Alex Godin; and great-grandson, Theodore Lincoln. Vanda graduated summa cum laude from North Adams State College in 1979 where she earned a bachelor’s degree with majors in psychology and philosophy. She was a life-long learner and a dedicated educator. Her most rewarding position was being the Career Counselor at Whitingham and Wilmington High Schools until her retirement in 2002. She was a devoted community member who served on various local boards including, Whitingham Board of Civil Authorities and Justice of the Peace, Chair of Whitingham Democratic Town Party; Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Coordinator of Whitingham High School Grants for Grads Program. Vanda was fortunate to have her wit and humor with her until the end. She was actively engaged in current events and would eagerly discuss politics and world affairs with friends and family. Many of her former students stayed in touch with her and she delighted in having conversations with them to learn about their professional and personal accomplishments since their graduation. In addition, she was honored to have been asked by several of her former students to be the officiant of their weddings as she was highly regarded for the personal and meaningful marriage ceremonies she performed. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Charlemont Federated Church in Charlemont, Massachusetts with a reception to follow. A private interment ceremony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making gifts in Vanda’s memory to the Deerfield Valley Rescue Squad, the Whitingham Ladies Benevolent Society, or the Vermont Food Bank c/o Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home PO Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363. To send the family personal condolences, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com