Lolita Anger Leggett, 98, of Burlington, Vt.,
passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024. Lolita was born on April
29, 1925, in Winooski, Vt., the only child of Louis (Tom) and Evelyn
Dorey Carrier. Lolita graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy, St.
Louis Convent and Burlington Business College. After completing
school, she worked at the Winooski City Clerk’s office for 11
years. After taking time to raise her children, she continued her
career working at the Medical Center of Vermont business office and
then at the University of Vermont Grants and Contract Accounting,
from which she retired.
In
1953, Lolita married Gordon Anger, and together they had six
children. Lolita and Gordon enjoyed skiing Mount Mansfield and
sailing Lake Champlain, which continued as favorite activities with
their children. Gordon and Lolita had been married for 26 years when
Gordon passed, in 1979.
Lolita
took up tennis after Gordon’s death, and she continued to play
tennis weekly with her lady friends, retiring when she was 87 years
old.
After
Gordon’s death, Lolita married Leslie Leggett. They enjoyed their
families and outdoor activities together. They also enjoyed
traveling, especially to their camp in Maine. Lolita and Les were
married for 30 years, until his death in 2011.
Mimi
Lou, as she was referred to by her grandchildren, always enjoyed
family activities. Her home was always open, and children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends were always welcome.
Holidays, birthdays and any family gatherings were always held at
Mimi Lou’s house. Her pool was the gathering spot every summer and
became known as “Mimi Lou’s Pool Club.” All the grandchildren
have fond memories of their days swimming in the pool and the endless
supply of ice cream sandwiches and treats from the pantry.
Lolita
is survived by her children Candace Anger-Kullas (Spike Kullas),
Diane Sachs (Phil Sachs), Deborah Anger (Tom Clark), Susan Anger and
Thomas Anger (Christina Anger). She was predeceased by her son
Michael Anger in 1972. She is also survived by her grandchildren,
Nicholaus Kullas, Cameron Kullas, Jennifer Sachs, Michael Sachs,
William Deming, Derrick Deming, Whitney Deming, Stephanie Farrell,
Ariel Carland, Kyle Anger and Troy Anger; and her
great-grandchildren, Lavinia Kullas, Forrester Figgins, Killian
Carland, Sullivan Carland and Gordon Anger.
Memorial
services will be held in the spring, at a date to be determined. In
lieu of flowers, donations in Lolita’s memory can be made to
Special Olympics Vermont, 16 Gregory Dr., Ste. 2, So. Burlington, VT
05403.
Arrangements
are in care of LaVigne Funeral & Cremation Service in Winooski.
To send online condolences to her family, please visit
vtfuneralhomes.com.
This article appears in Dec 27, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024.