Holly K. Tuck M’84

Holly K. Tuck, Monkton, VT, died January 27, 2024.

Holly grew up in Swanton and graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union Middle and High School in 1973. She then attended and graduated from Trinity College in 1980 with a bachelor’s in human services. She received her master’s in counseling from Saint Michael’s in 1984.

Holly became the director of development at The Lund Home 1983-1985. In 1988 she opened her private practice as a mental health and substance abuse counselor, until the time of her death. In addition to her practice, she taught college courses at CCV, Johnson State, and Trinity College for 28 years.

Holly loved all animals, but her favorites were Morgan horses and collie dogs. Holly had a collie at her side from the time she could remember until the day she left us. Holly’s beloved dog, Jessie B, even traveled cross-country with Holly many times. It didn’t matter to Holly if it was a rough or smooth coat Collie, she loved them just the same! She fell in love with Morgan horses when she met her heart horse, Stoneyton. Stoney was a very special horse who needed Holly, just as much as she needed him. After Stoney died, she got Maxfield, who was a BIG, red two-year-old. If you got the chance to meet Max, you knew he was the perfect horse for Holly. His personality matched hers perfectly.

Holly was a phenomenal friend and loved to take care of the people she cared about. She welcomed people into her life with arms wide open. She never had her own kids, but she was happy to love and mentor many young people in her life. Her legacy will be carried on by Tiffany Rochon at the barn Holly started in 1997, Stone Hollow Farm.

Holly is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bob Turcot ’73, a brother, a sister and extended family and close friends.