Woodstock, Vt

The amazing Doris M. LeBaron, 97, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 21, 2023. Doris was born on June 26, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pa to William and Sarah Ann (Sally) McFall. After graduating from high school, she worked for the Philadelphia Railroad as a secretary. She was always so proud of how fast she could type. She met William (Bill) LeBaron at the Crystal Ballroom in Philadelphia while his ship was in dry dock at the Naval Yard. They married on July 5, 1947 and after a short stint in Texas where Bill completed his service duties, they relocated to Bill's native Vermont. Bill worked at Billings Farm where an opportunity to run Breakneck Hill Farm arose and they moved to South Pomfret. Doris spent those early years supporting the farm operation and raising their six children. After the farm operation wound down and the youngest girls were off in school, Doris went to work at the Woodstock Elementary School, where she worked in the cafeteria until her retirement in 1997.

Doris was well known for her lively sense of fun and humor; her love of music and dance; and her deep connection to family and friends. She and Bill could be found dancing at any place that played live music. Doris spent many hours entertaining friends and relatives at the piano and family dinners very often had an extra guest or two. The LeBaron house was the place to be for all the neighborhood kids. Doris attended almost every sports event that her children and grandchildren competed in; never quite grasping the concept of a Woodstock loss.

She and Bill were most at home with a houseful of people, laughing, singing and dancing. Doris's Irish heritage was an important part of her life which she richly shared with her children. She was like a magnet, drawing people to her wherever she went. She always had time for others, especially young people. She loved them and they knew it.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Bill, her father and mother William and Sally McFall, her sister Anne Munnis and her beloved granddaughter Britt LeBaron -Brien.

Carrying on her fun-loving spirit are her children Matt LeBaron, South Pomfret, VT, Dawn LeBaron, Colchester, VT, Gail LeBaron, Northfield, VT, Janis LeBaron, Duxbury, VT, Amy LeBaron, (Kevin) Woodstock VT, Colleen LeBaron, (Vince) Sharon, VT, and granddaughters Sumner (Eli) Burlington, VT, Hali Robinson (Jake) Woodstock, Vt and great grandson Knox, Woodstock, Vt as well as many nieces and nephews.

Her family is comforted in knowing that she was ready to leave this world; but her passing leaves a very big void. They will miss her terribly.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Mertens House, 73 River St, Woodstock, Vt 05091, who so lovingly cared for Doris in her last few years.

Friends are invited to gather and celebrate Doris's life on Saturday December 16th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with remarks to be offered at 2:00pm at the Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock, Vermont

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home, Woodstock, Vt. A guestbook can be found at cabotfh.com