Woodstock, Vermont

Myrtle Biathrow, 88, died Saturday afternoon April 27, 2024 at Pine Heights in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Myrtle was born on January 19, 1936 in Hanover, New Hampshire the daughter of Phillip H. and Laura (Powell) Biathrow. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1954 and worked for the Corner Dairy Bar and the Woodstock Pharmacy until 1965 when she began caring for her sister Juanita whom she loved and cared for until Juanita's death in 1996. Myrtle continued caring for those in need in the Woodstock Area for many years to follow.

Myrtle, known as Mert, was an avid sportswoman she enjoyed fishing and hunting. She also loved to dance. Mert has an infectious laugh and sense of humor and enjoyed shoring a good joke with her many friends.

She is survived by her siblings; Murray Biathrow (Anna), Henry Biathrow (Jo), Marion Gent (Kent) and many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by 3 siblings; Juanita Biathrow, Francis Colby, and Royal Biathrow.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday May 5th at 1:00pm at the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock. Burial will follow in the Bridgewater Hill Cemetery.

Those wishing may make memorial donations to Zac's Place, P.O. Box 634, Woodstock, Vermont 05091

The Family is being assisted by the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock. An on-line guest book can be found at cabotfh.com