Pauline A. Orvis

MONTPELIER — Pauline A. Orvis, 68, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.

She was born May 28, 1944, in Montpelier, the daughter of Carlisle and Edythe Alexander Jewett.

She graduated from Champlain College. She owned the Squirrel Nest Restaurant in Bristol and had lived in Starksboro and Middlebury. She was a 4-H leader, belonged to Starksboro Women’s Circle and was a health officer in Starksboro.

She is survived by two sons, Randall Orvis, of Bridport, and William Orvis, of Middlebury; two grandchildren; a brother, Raymond, of South Burlington; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jeanette, and her sister, Nedra Orvis.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jerusalem School House, Attn. Nancy Orvis, Jim Dwire Road, Starksboro, VT 05443.