Alice (Theriault) Kidney, 83, of Putney, Vermont, peacefully passed away at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital on July 6, 2023, with her daughters at her side.

Alice was born on July 20, 1939, in Ashland, Maine, to Elizabeth (Jimmo) Theriault and Angus Nat. Theriault. She was the youngest of nine children. She was raised and graduated high school in Ashland, Maine.

In 1957, Alice married Kevin C. Kidney, the father of her three children. After their divorce in 1970, Alice worked various jobs and moved around New England, living in New Hampshire and in Connecticut. In 1996, Alice settled in Southern Vermont. In her last years, Alice lived in Putney, Vermont, married to Thomas Bandur.

Alice was known for her piercing, light blue eyes, her warm smile, and her enormous kind and gentle heart. Alice’s biggest love was for her children and family. She also enjoyed bird watching and was a lover of all animals. She enjoyed the simple, yet magnificent things in life like being out in nature, walks in the woods, napping in the sun, and watching the night skies.

Alice was predeceased by her son, Clifford C. (Kip) Kidney in 2004. Her parents and all of her siblings except one sister, Mary (Theriault) Merrill, of Guilford, Maine. Alice is also survived by her daughters, Elizabeth A. Kidney of Whitingham, Vermont, and Kathryn R. (Kidney) Einig (Todd Einig/husband) of Guilford, Vermont, her four grandchildren, Matthew K. Kidney, and his sister, Kimberly A. Kidney of Tool, Texas, Cameron J. King of Guilford, Vermont, Ava E. Eing also of Guilford, Vermont, and her husband, Thomas Bandur of Putney, Vermont.

Alice will be laid to rest in eternal peace with her son, in Washburn, Maine. There are no official services. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to the Windham County Humane Society, 916 W. River Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301, or windhamcountyhumane.org.