Northfield, VT Marilyn Paye Wheeler, 70, of Hockman Hill Road, died on Thursday, July 9, 2008 at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, VT. She was born in Peacham, VT, June 10, 1939, a daughter of Kenneth E. and Margaret (Muzzey) Paye, Sr. Marilyn graduated from McIndoe Falls Academy and Goddard College. She married Richard C. Wheeler on January 1, 1981. She formerly worked for various organizations that benefited people in need. Marilyn enjoyed handwork, doing different crafts, reading, gardening, and extensive traveling throughout the United States. Most important to Marilyn was the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. She was proud to have been a single mother of six children while putting herself through Goddard College and graduating with a major in English and a minor in History. She was predeceased by her mother, Margaret (Muzzey) Paye on November 18, 1979; a step mother, Madeline (Hale) Paye on September 27, 2004; three brothers, Dennis Paye, Leonard Paye, and Kenneth E. Paye, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Richard C. Wheeler of Northfield, VT; her children, Steven W. Nutter and wife Rose of Barre, VT, Stanley A. Nutter of Barre, Kevin Nutter of Barre, Frank W. Nutter of Barre, Donna M. Nutter of Bristol, CT, and Amy L. Sweeney and husband Timothy of Northfield, VT; five stepchildren; her former son in law, Timothy J. Krauss of Bristol, CT; her father, Kenneth E. Paye, Sr. of Westfield, MA; a sister, Edith Paye of Burney, CA; a brother, Arnold Paye of Westfield, MA; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Saturday, July 18 at 11 AM, at the Monroe Village Cemetery, Monroe, NH. The service will be conducted by Timothy J. Krauss. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, Fifth floor, Boston, MA 02210.