Evelyn May Hurlburt, age 97, passed away peacefully with family near by on November 6, 2024. She was a resident of Maple Lane Nursing Home at the time of her passing but spent 18 years living at Sunrise Manor in Island Pond, VT. She was a native of Vermont and lived in Orleans, Barton and Brownington. She also lived in Connecticut for many years where she raised her children and returned to Vermont in the 70's.

Evelyn loved her grandchildren and decorated her apartment with their pictures. They always brought a smile to her face and her arms were always open for a large hug for them. She loved her country and the freedom that her family and friends fought to preserve. She had a strong faith in God, family and her country. She loved wacky word puzzles, quilting, collecting angels and Santa Clause's. She was a lifelong member of the Brighton American Legion and was a past member of VT Grange in Orleans.

She is survived by her children: Owen Choiniere, Michele (Choiniere) Zoldak and Raymond Choiniere, grandchildren: Denise Zoldak, Monica Zoldak, Elisha (Kissinger) Milton, Eric Kissinger and Erin Choiniere and many great grandchildren. Special thoughts and thanks to the surviving nieces and nephews: Starlin, Rance, Keeno, Sharon, Fawnda Chilafoux, Robin Lacoss, Marie Cheney, Brady VanZile and all the other  nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her dearly beloved friend Helga Romanek,  dear friend and hairdresser Karen Chaffee.

She was predeceased by her husband George Hurlburt and daughter Rhonda Kissinger.

Burial services will be held in the spring of 2025. If friends desire, memorial contributions in Evelyn's name may be made to the Brighton Fire Department, P.O. Box 369, Island Pond, VT 05846 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation service, locally family owned and operated.