Barbara Phyllis Condict, 97, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 in Woodstock, VT.

She was born in Leominster, MA on November 1,1926, to Erwin W. and Sadie (Goodwin) Smith.  She graduated from Leominster High School in 1944 and from Framingham State College in 1948. In August of 1949, she married T. Chubb Condict following only 3 weeks of courtship.  They were blessed with four daughters, 58 years together and spent most of their lives in Vermont – living first in North Troy and Brandon, moving to Ocean Park, Maine for six years, then to Woodstock, and finally to Post Mills. Following her husband's death Barbara moved back to Woodstock, finally settling at The Homestead.

Barbara taught Home Economics at the Woodstock Junior High School for 18 years, retiring in 1982.  While living in Woodstock she was active in church life at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock.  She especially enjoyed singing in the choir, working with children in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, as well as playing the piano for evening services.  She was a member of the Revere Bell Ringers and the Freelance Family Singers. Following retirement from teaching she worked for several years as a docent at the Dana House.

After moving to Post Mills Barbara continued church involvement at the Post Mills Congregational Church.  She participated in the choir and worked with the Sunday School. Barbara was a trustee of the Thetford Historical Society and The Peabody Library. She enjoyed singing with the Valley Chords.  Barbara also had a small business making doll clothes and sold them at various fairs under the title, "Dolly Duds." Throughout her life Barbara was known as an excellent seamstress and knitter who made clothes, quilts, and slipcovers.

Returning to Woodstock, Barbara renewed her membership at  the First Congregational Church. She participated in activities at the Thompson Senior Center, especially enjoying the memoir writing class.

Barbara leaves behind four daughters, B. Jane Shortsleeves (Michael) of Pittsford, VT, Ellen Kellogg (Duane) of Kittery, ME, Ann Downing (Gary) of West Fairlee, VT and Nancy Stockwell of Woodstock. She had 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband T. Chubb Condict, and her brothers George G. Smith, Erwin W. Smith Jr. and her sister Flora J. Pierce.

We are incredibly thankful for the exceptional care from the staff at The Homestead in Woodstock.

A funeral will be held at the First Congregational Church in Woodstock on Saturday, November 25th at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Homestead in Woodstock or a Food Shelf of your choice.

Arrangements by Cabot Funeral Home, Woodstock, VT.