READSBORO, Vt. — Betty M. (Whitney) Bolognani of Readsboro, Vt., a former member of the Vermont House of Representatives, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at age 90. 

She was born in Stamford, Vt., on February 23, 1926, a daughter to the late Ira and Anna Whitney. Betty married James A. Bolognani in 1950 and had eleven children. Together they ran the Readsboro Inn and Jerry’s Hardware. 

She was very active in her community, serving on the school board, St. Ann’s Society, 4-H Club, Vermont State Representative, Vermont Veterans Home Board, Readsboro Historical Society, Readsboro Redevelopment Committee, County Democratic Committee, Bennington/Rutland Opportunity Council, UVM Cooperative Extension Youth Agent, Readsboro Cemetery Commission and as a Justice of the Peace.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Sue and Ted Irle of Wisconsin, Nancy and Joe Hudson of Michigan, Anna Bolognani of Readsboro, Lee and Diane Bolognani of Readsboro, Cindy and Bill McKenna of Alaska, Jon and Rita Bolognani of Readsboro, Dan and Wendy (Ames) Bolognani of Connecticut, Ted and Laurie Bolognani of New Hampshire, Judy and Rick Trow of New Hampshire, Heidi and Bill Donath of Florida and Debbie Bolognani of Whitingham, Vt.; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Tim; and granddaughter, Jessica; as well as her parents, Ira and Anna Whitney and three siblings.

Funeral notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joachim’s Church in Readsboro, Vt., on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Village Cemetery. There are no calling hours. 

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to the Readsboro Historical Society, the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt., or the St. Ann’s Society of Readsboro in care of Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals Central Chapel, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, MA 01247.