Patricia “Pat” Ann Huddleston, 69, of Burlington died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2008, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

            Born May 16, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois she was the daughter of Donald Elmer Riley and Zola Evelyn Clifton Riley Loose.  In 1954 she married Jim Stratton.  In 1976 she married Jack Charles Huddleston in Illinois.  He preceded her in death in 1987.

            Mrs. Huddleston worked at Chittenden and Eastman for over 20 years.  She was also owner of the Paddlewheel for 11 years.

            She loved going to yard sales, upholstering and refinishing furniture and her animals.  She enjoyed collecting piano babies and glassware.

            Survivors include two sons, Sam Stratton of Morning Sun and David (Deb) Stratton of Sperry; four grandchildren, Carl, Travis, Danielle and Jason; one great grandson, Christian James; and one brother, Donald Owen (Jean) Riley of Burlington.

            Both husbands, one son Charles Richard “Dick” Stratton and her parents preceded her in death.

           Memorials have been established for Great River Hospice House and the Animal Protection League.