BENTON – Anne Ballou Towne Haywood, 64, passed away at home on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, with her loving husband of 36 years, Michael, by her side. Anne was born in Proctor, Vermont on Nov. 29, 1958, to Charlotte (Parker) and William Horace Towne.

Anne grew up in Arlington, Vermont and attended the University of Vermont, where she earned her degree in Education with a focus in Special Education. Anne served as an educator in Special Education programs in Maine for over 25 years. Anne was an impactful and inspirational teacher by all rights, dedicating herself to bettering the lives of children and their families.

She was predeceased by her father, William.

Anne is survived by mother Charlotte, husband Michael, daughter Ingrid and her children Mason and Ava; son Ian and his wife Nicole and children Nevick, Capri, Myles, and Zephelin; daughter Alyssa and her wife Siobhann and their son Henry; daughter Alaina; as well as her siblings David, Jeffrey, Jane, Bob, and their children.

Anne had a full, loving, happy family and will truly be missed.

Please visit Anne’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/anne-haywood to send condolences, share photos, and special memories.