Barnard, Vt. —
She was born in Randolph, Vt., on Feb. 1, 1935; the daughter of Lee V. and Gertrude (Dartt) Ward. Eleanor was married to Peter Rotta Jr. and later was married to Kenneth P. Tatro. She loved gardening, doing puzzles and genealogy, animals and being with her grandchildren. She was the recipient of the Governor’s Service Award from Governor James Douglas, and was very active in Barnard community affairs. She was a member of the Silver Lake Progressive Club, Silver Lake Grange, and a 30-year member of Barnard Historical Society where she served as treasurer.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Tatro of Barnard; sons, Craig S. Rotta and wife, Patricia of Brookfield, and Randy L. Rotta and wife, Rita of Randolph; daughters, Kim T. White and husband, Dale of Wolcott, Conn. and Kelly T. Vigue and husband Christopher of Hartford, Vt.; brother, Ralph Ward and wife, Jeanne of Barnard; sisters, Leona Webster and Vivian W. Webster both of Barnard; granddaughters, Kennedy and Dalyce White; and her dog, Tyson. She was predeceased by her brothers, Sonny and Victor Ward.
Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Silver Lake Cemetery in Barnard. There are no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Barnard Volunteer Fire Department and Fast Squad, 6220 VT RT 12, Barnard, VT 05031. Online condolences may be left at www.dayfunerals.com. Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.