Leeanne Bolles
May 7, 1927 - April 8, 2014
Fairlee, VT- Shirley Anne Armstrong Bolles, 86, of Birch Meadow Road in Fairlee died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Lebanon Center Eldercare in Lebanon, NH.She was born in Glouchester, MA on May 7, 1927 the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Williams) Armstrong. She was married to Donald Holcomb Stocking on April 13, 1946 together they had five children, In her younger years she helped out on the family farm such as driving truck under the chopper spout.She was involved in retail sales most of her life including, Sarah Coventry Jewelry, Avon Products, Wards Department Store in Hanover, NH and JC Penny in West Lebanon, NH., she also owned her own business in East Thetford, VT called Lee's Country Closet. She and her husband Don also ran a restate business for a number of years.She and her husband Don also sang in North Country Chorus for many years, and enjoyed singing at local church's and other events. When they retired they wintered in Florida and spent the summers in Vermont.She was remarried to Newton Bolles in the fall of 1999 and changed her name to Leeanne Bolles. She and Newton continued to winter at their Mt Doro home in Florida.She is survived by her husband, Newton Bolles of Fairlee, VT., two daughters, Dawn Oakes and her husband Winfield of Washington State, Holly Stocking of Underhill, VT., three sons, Steven and Arline Stocking of Fairlee, VT., Chris and wife Donna of Fairlee, VT and Jeff and wife Kathy of Fairlee, VT, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband Donald Stocking.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 1 pm in the Fairlee Community Church with Rev. Richard Hodge officiating. There are no calling hours. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to North Country Chorus -Wells River, Vt. or Fairlee Community Church.The Hale Funeral Home and Cremation Careof Bradford, VT is in charge of arrangements.To view an online guestbook go to www.halefuneralhomes.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Leeanne Bolles, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Fairlee, VT- Shirley Anne Armstrong Bolles, 86, of Birch Meadow Road in Fairlee died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Lebanon Center Eldercare in Lebanon, NH.She was born in Glouchester, MA on May 7, 1927 the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Williams) Armstrong.... View Obituary & Service Information