Deanna Alice Tripp

Deanna A. Tripp, 81 of Hyde Park, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.  She was born in Morrisville on June 17, 1940, daughter of Gerald (Unkie) and Eleanor (Nan) Tripp and was their only child.  

Deanna graduated from Peoples Academy, Johnson State “Teaching” College and Boston University, where she received a master’s degree in education.   She loved working with children and had a long career in elementary education at Johnson and then Morrisville until her retirement.     

She loved to shop whether it was taking trips to Burlington, or in her later years, she became an avid QVC shopper.  She enjoyed nature and loved watching the birds and wild animals that frequently visited her yard.  She was a kind and caring person who enjoyed taking care of, and helping others, around her.   She will be dearly missed.

She was predeceased by her parents Gerald and Eleanor, and “Sister-in-law” and friend Carole Parker.  She is survived by Alan Parker & Nina Hicks of Wildwood Florida, Lisa Parker Burke & TJ Valley of Essex, Dean & Tammy Parker of Essex & Jill Cantwell of Morrisville.  Her grandchildren: Tyler Parker, Erin (Joey) Bussiere, Sean Burke, Jessica Cantwell, Katie Burke and Jason (Lauren) Cantwell.  Great grand-children: Colton, Olivia, Eleanor, Adeline and Elbert; many cousins and friends, including special childhood friend Sukie Campbell, who she remained close to almost her entire life.      

A celebration of her life will be held on May 28th at 11 a.m. at the United Community Church in Morrisville.  A reception will immediately follow at the VFW in Hyde Park. Donations in Deanna's memory may be made to the Hyde Park Fast Squad- Attention: Dot Cook, 72 High Chaparell Drive, Hyde Park VT 05655. Arrangements are with the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Hardwick.

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