Martha Rae Hilliker

April 18, 1950 - October 1, 2023

Marty (Smith) Hilliker, 73, of Newport, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Newport on April 18, 1950. She graduated with the first graduating class of Lake Region Union High School in 1968.  On July 20, 1968 she married Archie Hilliker. They spent four years away from Vermont in Minnesota and North Dakota while Archie was in the Air Force. Their only daughter, Laura was born in North Dakota where many family members went to visit them.  Upon returning to Vermont, they settled in Albany for a few years then moved to Newport where they lived for 46 years.

Marty worked at the Post Office and then as the town clerk while they lived in Albany. After moving to Newport, she worked most of her career at Northeast Kingdom Human Services until she retired.

Marty leaves her husband, Archie Hilliker of Newport; her daughter Laura and husband Larry Gage, Jr. of Newport Center; Grandson Drew Stone and fiancé Laney of Newport; Granddaughter Caitlyn Sharpe and husband Kris of Clearwater, Florida; Grandson Damion of Newport and several nephews and nieces who were more like sisters to her.

Marty was predeceased by her parents Preston and Doris (Clegg) Smith as well as her three sisters Ardys Goodwin, Beverly Potter and Priscilla Goad.

A graveside service will be held at Albany Village Cemetery on Saturday October 14, 2023 at 11am with Pastor Rick Menard officiating.