Violet Ann Day

Violet Ann Day of Sunderland, Vermont, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday February 6. Violet was born on June 23,1926 to Walter Vogt and Bertha Neubauer Vogt in Woodhaven, New York. She was married to William T. Day on October 6, 1946, who predeceased her in 2003. In 1989, Vi and Bill moved their family to Sunderland, VT, fulfilling Bill's lifelong dream of becoming a Vermonter. She managed the Basket Barn in Sunderland for many years. In 1969 she and Bill opened the Christmas Dove in Manchester in two rented rooms. The business quickly grew and in 1972 they opened what is now Christmas Days on their property in Sunderland. They ran the business together until their retirement in 1987. Violet was an active member of the Federated Church in East Arlington. She was also a dedicated fund raiser for the Ronald McDonald House in Albany, N.Y. Her greatest joy was her family. Beyond her own grandchildren she was known as Grammy Vi to the many children included in her extended family. Vi is survived by her three children: son Theordore and his wife Susan, her daughter Linda and her husband Andrew McKeever and her son Robert: her six grandchildren - William and Rebecca Day, Megan and Sarah McKeever and Heather and Katherine Day; as well as her four great grandchildren. The family wants to extend our gratitude to Phil Dunn and Mary Norman and the staff of Applewood at Bromley Manor. Their kindness and loving care meant so much to our family. Due to recent public health concerns, the celebration of life for Vi has been postponed until further notice. Memorial donations be made to the Manchester Community Library, PO Box 1105, Manchester Center, VT 05255. To send the family personal condolences, please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com