Tammy Lynn Dillard

Tammy Dillard, a beloved member of her community and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Tammy was born on May 17, 1961, in the quaint town of Cambridge, NY, to Marjorie J. Carpenter and Thomas A. Dillard. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth and kindness.

Tammy grew up in Hoosick Falls, where she graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 1979. Her vibrant spirit and love for life were evident in her numerous hobbies, including painting and crafting. Tammy had an innate talent for creativity, which she expressed through her art and crafts, bringing joy to those around her.

A devoted member of the Northshire Baptist Church in Manchester, VT, Tammy found immense joy and fulfillment in her church activities, which were the highlight of her week. Her church family, including special friends Jerry and Susan Lamb, Louella Root and family, and Larry and Lynn Mango, held a special place in her heart. Tammy was also an active participant in BPI in Bennington, VT, where she loved attending all their activities.

Tammy was predeceased by her parents, Marjorie Carpenter and Thomas Dillard; her brother, David Dillard; her sister, Dawn Marie Dillard; her grandparents, Harry and Dorothy Peabody; her stepfather, Pete Carpenter; and her partners, Dale Weeks and Robert O'Dell. She is survived by her beloved aunt, Donna Peabody of North Bennington, VT, and many dear cousins.

Though Tammy had no grandchildren or great-grandchildren, she found immense joy in the company of little children who were distant relatives, showering them with love and affection. Her warm smile and talkative nature were well-known among her friends and family, who cherished every moment spent with her.

Tammy's life will be honored with a burial at Woodlands Cemetery, in Cambridge, NY, on Wednesday October 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Tammy's memory be made to the Northshire Baptist Fellowship in Manchester Center, VT, through the office of the EP Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at CLR, the friends and church family at Northshire, Larry and Lynn Mango for their wonderful care over the past year, and Jerry and Susan Lamb for their extreme kindness shown every day.

Tammy Dillard's legacy of love, creativity, and faith will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by those whose lives she enriched.