Julia Smith Northrop, age 95, passed away on Saturday, October 28,
2023.
Julia, born on April
15, 1928, was the youngest child of Charles P. and Dora F. Smith of
Burlington, Vt. She was the mother of four children: Patricia
Boutilier, William Salmon, Grace Freeman and Charles Salmon.
In 1963, she married
Robert P. Northrop, of Underhill Center, Vt. There, they blended
their families in a home where she lived for 60 years.
Julia was a lover of
life. Music, gardening, farming, friends and family filled her days.
She loved all animals and was an avid reader. She taught us to
overcome life’s struggles, to work hard, to respect and embrace the
natural world, and to always enjoy a good party!
Mom will be greatly
missed by her children, seven grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren, and her great-great-granddaughter.
Per Julia’s wishes,
there will be no services at this time. Her family will be holding
private services at a later date.
For those who wish,
contributions in Julia’s memory may be made to Audubon Vermont at
Green Mountain Audubon Center, 255 Sherman Hollow Rd., Huntington, VT
05462.
Condolences, photos
and favorite memories may be shared through gossfs.com.
This article appears in The Winter Preview Issue 2023.