Bertha Traver Obituary    12-20-1926 – 1-1-2026

Bert Traver expected to live a long life as her parents did and thanked God everyday upon awakening.  She died peacefully on New Year's Day 2026, at the age of 99 at the Union House in Glover, Vermont where she resided for six years.  Before that she lived in Glover and previously lived in Watertown, Connecticut.   She had the joy of being with her four children for her birthday celebration in December.   A fond memory from her party was watching her carry slices of her requested homemade carrot cake to others in the building, sharing the bounty with friends and caregivers.

She is survived by her four daughters:  Martha Day (Peter); Peg Baer (Bill); Jean Bohan (Jerry) and Ellen Traver (Rod); many grand and great-grandchildren.  Mom was the queen of crossword puzzles, traveled the world, was an avid quilter, reader and bridge player, loved to feed her family, enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was dedicated to her husband.   She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred, whom she had been married to for 76 years, her parents, two older sisters and one grandchild.

She was very much loved by Al and on the porch at their home was a sign that read:  "A golfer lives here who made the best score of his life."

The family is thankful for Mom's friend, Susan Guilmette, and grateful to the staff at the Union House, who cared for her so kindly.  Any contributions in her memory can be directed to the Glover library. On-line condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.