WALLINGFORD — Funeral services were held March 29, at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland for Diane M. Stratton, 81, who died March 21, at Regional Medical Center. Graveside services followed at East Clarendon Cemetery.
She was born in Gloversville, New York on March 20, 1935, daughter of Frank J. and Twila M. (Putnam) Peris.
Diane was a graduate of Rutland High School, class of 1952.
Diane was employed as a postal clerk in Proctor, Killington and Florence.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ray H. Stratton Jr. of Wallingford; two daughters Rae M. Surrell of Clarendon and Mary Beth Frazier of Winchester, Indiana; a brother, Frank J. Peris of Rensselaer, New York; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sons F. Joseph Stratton and Scott C. Stratton.
Contributions may be made to Foley Cancer Center or Rutland County Humane Society.
This obituary will also appear in the March 31, 2016 edition of the Vermont Standard.
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