Lois Skilton

Lois Skilton

Lois Skilton, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. Lois lived in Charlotte for the past seven years where she enjoyed many happy moments with "the southern family."

Born in Mineola, NY on July 31, 1920, to Charles and Elna Turner, Lois graduated from New Lebanon High School near her hometown of Stephentown, NY. She graduated from Albany Business College and started work at Montgomery Wards in Albany where she met her future husband, Steve. After their marriage, they moved to North Conway, NH, where they both worked for Carroll Reed Ski Shops until their retirements in 1987. Steve and Lois enjoyed 42 years together before his passing in 1992. In 1993, Lois moved to Waitsfiled, VT and spent 14 wonderful years with "the northern family." While in Vermont, Lois volunteered at the Joslin Memorial Library and attended St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church.

Lois will be remembered by her whit, sharp mind, and many winning bridge hands.

She is survived by her son Steve and wife Nancy, of Waitsfield, VT; grandchildren, Anna and Tanner; her son Peter and wife Susan, of Charlotte; and grandchildren, Paige and Eric.

A graveside service will be held in Kearsarge at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673, in honor of Lois's service and devotion to the library and her love of reading.