White River Jct., Vt. — Melanie Marie Hickory died unexpectedly at the age of 40 in her home in White River Junction, and buried in a private ceremony on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

Ms. Hickory was born on March 4, 1976, in Lebanon, N.H. to her parents, Steven and Brenda Hickory. She attended Hartford schools.

Melanie is survived by her parents, her grandmother, Maxine Fish of Lebanon; aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Iris Hickory, and two grandfathers, Paul Hickory and Roy Fish.