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Obituaries 4-8-08

Lynne H. Porter

Middlebury, VT - Lynne H. Porter, 52, former executive director at Care Net Pregnancy Center in Middlebury and mother of 7, passed away April 2, 2008 After over a year of fighting Malignant Melanoma cancer,   She was admitted into the Porter Medical Center Hospital on Monday, March 31, 2008 after becoming too weak to remain at home.   She fought a long and hard battle, never losing faith.Her daughter, Esther, was at her side when she died.  After listening to Diana Ross' version of "Aint No Mountain High Enough" the next song on her mp3, "Amazing Grace", came on and she took her final breath holding Esther's hand.

    "She was in peace when she died", Esther commented.  "She left this earth accomplishing many of her dreams- have children, a home in which to raise them, travel the world and have a 'Soul Sister Party'.  She wanted to have a dance party with Motown music playing in the background- a carefree and fun time.  She was able to have this before she died.   I played 'Aint No Mountain High Enough', held her hand and said, 'Let's dance.'  Her eyes opened and she looked at me as if to say that she was going to be in a better place and that everything would be okay.  When the song finished and 'Amazing Grace' came on, her spirit was still and she knew she was going home to be with Jesus."

    She will be remembered by her warm smile, giving nature and love of children and God.  Many people will also remember her for her passion and talent for cooking.

    Lynne Porter lived her life in the kitchen of her home in Shoreham, VT until she was no longer able to.  She loved to invite people over for meals- reaching out to Middlebury College students who didn't have a place to celebrate the holidays.  During the Christmas period, she would bake her infamous rum cakes with her secret recipe.

    She loved Vermont.  Her neighbors were a blessing to her and she always felt particularly grateful to have a wonderful community.  Her church family at Bridport Congregational became her family away-from-home.  She loved attending services regularly until she was no longer strong enough to.

    Music was also important to Mrs. Porter.  She loved listening to her children play their various instruments and regularly attended concerts.  Her favorite place to see concerts was at Middlebury College.  She loved to take her children to attend Francois Clemmons' concerts.  She also participated in the Middlebury College Community Choir with her daughter, Esther.Above all, she loved her God.  After the long battle with cancer, Lynne Porter is home with Him now.

    She is survived by her mother, Mary Schantz of Tuscon, AZ, her father, Henry Porter of Bend, OR, her sister Lisa Barner of Stuart, FL, her brothers Jay and George Porter of Jackson, MI, and her children, Jason Porter, 28, of Stuart, FL, David Porter, 19, Esther Wolf, 17, Daniel Wolf, 16, Arianna Porter, 9, and Aaron Porter 8.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 5, 2008 at the Shoreham Congregational Church. The Rev. Tim Franklin Pastor of the Bridport Congregational Church officiated. Private burial will be in the East Shoreham Cemetery at a late date.

    In Lieu of Flowers A trust fund will be set up to support the children she left behind.  Donations may be made to: Shepherds for Lambs Trust Fund c/o Angela Kraft and Tom Paull as trustees P.O. Box 520.

    Arrangements are under the care of Mallory Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4 South Park Place,Fair Haven, VT

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