Alice S. (Blanchard) Lohutko SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Alice S. (Blanchard) Lohutko, 68, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 3, 1952, in Springfield, Vermont, daughter of Paul W. and Charlotte M. (Gillies) Blanchard, and graduated from Stamford High School in Stamford, Connecticut, and received her bachelor’s degree from Norwich University. Alice had been employed as an ombudsman for Vermont Legal Aid Inc. in Springfield. Prior to that, she was a librarian at the Whiting Library in Chester, Vermont, and was a volunteer coordinator at New Beginnings in Springfield. A devout lover of cats, she considered herself the ultimate cat lady. She enjoyed reading, performing mental math calculations to the amazement of everyone present, loved knick-knacks and was a collector of all things, especially teapots and cat-themed items. She loved a good mystery and relished true crime stories and TV shows. Alice had her own unique brand of retail therapy, and would often walk around a store picking out items to enjoy for several moments before placing them back for someone else to find. Alice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who lived for her husband, children and grandchild. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gary J. Lohutko; daughter, Kate E. Lohutko and husband Tyler Dion of Essex, Vermont, and son, Matthew Lohutko and wife Jennifer of Claremont, New Hampshire; her grandson, Carter; a brother, Ken Blanchard of Poultney, Vermont, and a sister, Nancy Blanchard of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan; many nieces, nephews; a grand-puppy and grand-kitties. Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday evening, Sept. 13, 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Davis Memorial Chapel is limited to 50% capacity and masks are required. Alice’s family asks that, if you’re able, please wear blue as this was Alice’s favorite color. Accessorizing with cats is also welcomed as Alice had many cat-themed accessories of her own. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
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