Mabel Caswell Paddock

Berlin/Petersburgh – Mabel Caswell Paddock, 97, widow of the Reverend Royal Paddock, died peacefully on Friday,  December 7, 2012, in Bemidji, MN, where she had relocated to live with her son, Daniel.
Born in Berwick, ME, on May 1, 1915, she was the daughter of  Ai G. and Minnie (White) Caswell. She received her BA in Education from Gordon College in 1937 and an RN degree in 1940. She was married to Royal C. Paddock in Philadelphia, PA, on June 8, 1941. She worked as a missionary in India with her husband, an ordained minister, from 1945 until 1964. Upon their return to the U.S. she filled the role as a pastor’s wife in Wenham, MA, and Berlin, NY, where Rev. Paddock was called to serve. They retired to Bennington, VT in 1978. After Rev. Paddock’s passing in 1991 she stayed in Bennington until relocating to Bemidji six years ago.
Mrs. Paddock was always interested in everything that was going on around her and enjoyed knitting and crocheting; she made many afghans for family and friends. She also enjoyed keeping in touch with her friends around the world.
She leaves her son, Daniel A. Paddock of Bemidji, her daughter, Sharon Hodges of Petersburgh, NY, her brother, Gordon Caswell of San Francisco, CA, six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, December 12, at 2 pm in the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Bennington. Private burial will be held in the Bennington Centre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the missions in which her grandchildren are involved – Timber Bay Ministries of Youth Investment or International Accelerated Missions – in care of the Hanson-Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, 213 West Main Street, Bennington, VT, 05201.
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