Potter Hill – Virginia T. Lavin, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center surrounded by her family, after a six month struggle recovering from surgery. [private]She was the wife of the late Paul F. Lavin who died on February 5, 2000. They were married on May 18, 1963.
Virginia was born on April 13, 1935, in West Haven, CT, daughter of the late Frank and Dorotha (Hallenbeck) Travis. She graduated from West Haven High School and attended several colleges pursuing her many careers. They included LPN, Antique Dealer, Feed Store Employee, Sheep Breeder and Farmer. She retired from HFCS as a Teachers’ Assistant.
She was very active in the community where she was a member and Secretary at the Hoosick Fire Department, Rensselaer County 4-H Leader for forty years, Board Member at the Hoosick Rural Cemetery, member of DAR and Town of Hoosick Election Inspector. Some of her favorite things to do were spending time at her camp at Lake Lauderdale, reading, spinning, weaving, restoring furniture, working and raising her sheep and especially time spent with her Border Collie “Lily.”
Survivors include her daughters LeeAnn Lavin, Leslie Koziol, Wendy Baker, Genine (James) Kopaskie, son Richard Lavin, beloved grandchildren Benjamin Koziol, Jessica Baker-Colver (Adam), Matthew and Lucas Baker, Kathleen and Emily Kopaskie. Virginia is predeceased by an infant sister, sister Barbara Kelly, son-in-law Mark Koziol and grandson Daniel Koziol.
Funeral services were held Wednesday January 13, at noon from the Mahar Funeral Home in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the service at Hoosick Rural Cemetery in Hoosick. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 am until the start of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Hoosick Fire Department or the Town of Hoosick Rescue squad through the funeral home.[/private]