Antrim NH

Evelyn Kerber, 89 a resident of Vernon Hall Assisted Living, Vernon VT, died peacefully on February 10, 2011.

Evelyn was born in Hicksville NY on June 22, 1922, the daughter of Bertha & Joseph Deal of Oyster Bay NY.  During WWII, she worked on airplanes as a "Rosie the Rivetor" at Republic Aviation, Long Island NY.

On June 7, 1942, she married her predeceased loving and devoted husband, Paul Kerber of Brooklyn NY.  Together they established and ran for 25 years,  Kerber Poultry Farm in Huntington NY.  In 1967, they moved to Antrim NH and went into the real estate business.

Oil painting, dried flower arrangements & gardening were her interests and pastimes.  She was known for her high energy, good spirits and catching smile.  She loved dividing her plants and giving them to everyone.

She is survivded by her two sons and spouses: Arthur & Akemi Kerber of Millerton NY, Peter  & Beverley Kerber of Guilford VT.
by her grandchildren and spouses: Kathleen & Alex Wright of Danville VT, Peter & Sheri Kerber of Bernardston MA & Clinton & Trista Kerber of Guilford VT, by her greatgrandchildren: Madelyn, Harrison, Griffin, Aliza, Brian & Sophia
by her sister Helen Auletta of Melville NY and brother George Deal of Northport NY & many nephews and nieces

She is predeceased by brothers Adam and Walter Deal and sister, Alice Bliss

A spring graveside will be held in Maplewood Cemetery, Antrim NH.

Memorial gifts in Evelyn's memory can be made to the Activity Programs at
Vernon Hall, 15 Greenway Drive Vernon VT 05354 or Hillsboro House, School Street Hillsboro NH 03244

Evelyn's family would like to thank her caregivers and friends for their great care and companionship.  She will be missed.

The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Hillsboro, NH is in charge of arrangements. For more log on to www.holtwoodburyfh.com

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