Theresa M. Ripp, 72

WOODFORD, Vt. — Theresa M. Ripp, 72, a resident of Woodford, Vt., passed away unexpectedly October 27, 2018, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. 

Theresa was born in Spokane, Wash., on November 14, 1945, the daughter of the late Donald and Matilda (Annarelli) Schulte. Theresa graduated from Wildwood Catholic High School, class of 1962.

Theresa worked as an administrative assistant for the Stone Harbor Police Department for 16 years. Theresa enjoyed NASCAR and was a huge Jeff Gordon fan. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle, fishing, camping and cherished times spent with her family especially her grandchildren. 

She is survived by her husband, Robert Ripp of Woodford, whom she married September 25, 1965, in Avalon, N.J.; her children, Susan Versage and her husband James of Ocean View, N.J., Denise Ripp of South Seaville, N.J., and Jennifer Graham and her husband Michael of Dennisville, N.J.; her precious "Libby"; her sisters Donna Mahoney (George) of New Jersey and Monica Goranson (Barry) of Florida; her brothers Donald Schulte Jr and his wife Deborah of Florida and Joseph Schulte and his wife Terry of Florida; seven grandchildren Allison, Jessica, Megan, Jimmy, Jarrett, Michaela and Kylie; and a great-grandson, JR. 

Funeral notice: A celebration of her life will be at a later date. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Theresa's memory may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, c/o Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201.