Barnard, Vermont

Priscilla Robinson Britton passed away on September 29, 2015 at her home in Barnard, Vermont, after a long and courageous fight with cancer.

Priscilla was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, on Nov. 8, 1932, the daughter of Kenneth H. and Mary Lucille (Hoisington) Robinson. She was a raised in Windsor, VT, graduated from Windsor High School and attended the University of New Hampshire. After marrying Leonard W. Britton of Hartland, Priscilla moved to Woodstock, VT.

Priscilla was an accomplished swimmer, pianist, equestrian and skier. She had a lifelong passion for horses. On her beloved Morgan horse Parawallis, Priscilla won many horse shows, including Vermont State Champion and the National Morgan Horse Show in 1950. In 1980s she participated in the Green Mountain Horse Association's annual 100 Mile Trail Ride competition.

She was employed over the years at the Woodstock Inn and Resort and as Realtor and office manager.

Priscilla was active in many organizations including the Woodstock Ski Runners, the Green Mountain Horse Association, St. James Episcopal church, Woodstock Glad Rags, Lucy McKenzie Humane Society, and the Barnard Progressive Club. She also enjoyed volunteering each year to help prepare Barnard Elementary School students for their annual spelling bee competitions.

Priscilla was predeceased by a sister Polly R. Reilly. She is survived by sons John T. Britton, and Leonard W. Britton, Jr., sisters Mable Calkins, Martha Aronstam, and Susan R. Carter, and grandchildren Tenaya and Zachary Britton, and Tobias, Ana, Téa and Jonah Britton, and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Priscilla's life will be held at the Barnard Universalist Chapel in Barnard, Vermont on Oct. 24th at 11 AM. Donations please to a charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers.