BRISTOL — Noble J. Lucia
....show ,
82, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.
He was born April, 19, 1918, in Bristol, the son of William and Alma (Booska)
Lucia. Noble served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the
Bristol American Legion Post #19. He was a well-known carpenter for many
years in the Bristol area, and an avid fish man, hunter and gardener.
Noble is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie (Hallock) Lucia of
Bristol; five sons and their wives, Kenneth and Beatrice Lucia of
Bristol, Larry and Kathy Lucia of Middlebury, Robert and Debra Lucia of
Lincoln, Michael and Francen Lucia of Lincoln, Steve and Sharon Lucia of
Vergennes; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers,
Charles Lucia of Hinesburg and Martin Lucia of Hartford, CT; three
sisters Mable James of Bristol, Genevive Spence of Richmond, Myrtle of
Vergennes; and several nieces and nephews. Noble was predeceased by a
brother John Lucia, and two sisters, Evelyn Dalton and Hazel Grant.
Funeral Services will be held Monday March 5, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in Greenwood
Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at the Funeral Home, Sunday March
4, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Bristol
Rescue Squad, Bristol, 05443 or Addison County Home Health and Hospice,
Middlebury, 05753.
RICHFORD — Harold J.
Myott
....show , 92, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care
in Burlington following a brief illness. He was born in Fairfield on
Nov. 18, 1908, the son of George and Jennie (Lucia) Myott. Harold had
been a resident of Richford for the past 28 years, where he was employed
as custodian at the Richford elementary school for 12 years, retiring in
1986. He was also a former resident of Franklin, where he owned a dairy
farm for several years. He is survived by several stepgrandchildren
including Rick Hoy of Richford with whom he made his home; three
stepsons, Richard Kidder of Seaside, Ore., James Kidder of Bay City,
Ore., and Doug Kidder of Richford; two stepdaughters, Andrew Bowden and
Georganna Anderson, both of Richford; a nephew, Ken Lavalla of Richford;
two nieces, Margaret Miller of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Elizabeth
Condit of Sandy Hook, Conn. Funeral services will be held Monday at
11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Richford with the Rev. Albert
Willette officiating. Interment will be later this spring in Enosburg
Center Cemetery. Friends may call on the family at the Spears Funeral
Home, 140 Main St., Richford, on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
JOHN EDWARD RYDER HINESBURG — John Edward
Ryder, 65, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 1, 2001, at his home in
Hinesburg. Mr. Ryder was born in Utica, N.Y., on Sept. 28, 1935, the son
of Harold and Doris (Delpho) Ryder. He attended schools in Utica before
moving to St. Albans in 1949, where he graduated from Bellows Free
Academy in 1953. Mr. Ryder attended Brown University, Temple University
and Hiram College in Ohio from which he received a B.A. degree in
philosophy. He served for two years in the U.S. Army in Korea following
training at the Army Monterey Language School in Monterey, Calif. After
spending several years in Philadelphia, where he worked as a laboratory
technician, Mr. Ryder returned to Vermont with his young family in the
late 1960s. He worked at the Mary Fletcher Hospital briefly, after which
he became a counselor with the Irons Rehabilitation Center at the state
hospital in Waterbury. During his employment with Irons Rehabilitation
Center, Mr. Ryder also served as the director of Tallman House, a
rehabilitation house for persons with mental illness, that was located
on Willard Street in Burlington. Mr. Ryder left this position in 1978
and had been self-employed as a woodworker until his death. Mr. Ryder
was an avid reader as well as a lover of poetry, classical music, movies
and the Vermont countryside. Mr. Ryder is survived by three children,
Clea Cope and her husband, Jesse, of Burlington, Melissa Scanlon and her
husband, Terry, of Fletcher, and Luke Ryder of South Burlington; four
grandchildren, Joseph and Kesha Cope and Oliver and Miles Scanlon; a
niece; and a nephew. His parents and a brother, Harold Ryder,
predeceased him. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 5, 2001,
at 3:30 p.m. in All Saints Episcopal Church, 1250 Spear St., South
Burlington. Burial will be in Hinesburg Village Cemetery in the spring.
There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Moclawi Orphanage, Hilltop Light Ministries, 119 N. Winooski Ave.,
Burlington, VT 05401; and Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane,
Williston, VT 05495. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St.,
Burlington, is in charge of arrangements.
PANTON — Brandie
Leigh Tynan
....show , 22, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 in Fletcher Allen Health
Care, Burlington. She was born on March 14, 1978 in Burlington, the
daughter of Patrick M. and Sandra (Parot) Tynan. Brandie graduated from
Burlington High School in 1996. She was a member of Americancorp. Her
avid cause was PETA. She was an avid animal lover and loved to travel.
Brandie is survived by her parents of Vermont, a sister Lynsey Bilodeau
of Crown Point, NY; grandparents John and Shirley Tynan of Vergennes;
special aunt and uncle Kelly and Steven Hofmann of Panton, several
aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Saturday March 3, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Catholic Church
in Vergennes. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Shoreham in the
spring. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes,
Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the
Addison County Humane Society, Middlebury, 05753
JEFFERSONVILLE — Helen R. (Earle) Choinard
....show , 78, of Jeffersonville passed away Friday,
March 2, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born
in Eden on May 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Riley and Marion (Deuso)
Earle. She was a graduate of Lamoille Academy High School in Hyde Park.
She married Joseph Alfred ""Pete” Chouinard Jr. on June 14,
1952, in St. John the Apostle Church in Johnson. She owned and operated
a variety store in Jeffersonville for many years, which was then located
at the corner of routes 108 and 15. She was a member of the area
Crescendo Club, a dedicated volunteer of the Copley Hospital Auxiliary
and also volunteered her time at Second Chance, the Copley Hospital
thrift store, for many years. She looked forward to the quiet times of
Vermont summer days, working in her flower and vegetable gardens over
the years. But family was the priority in Helen’s life as a dedicated
and committed wife, mother, grandmother and family caregiver, offering
her unconditional love and attention wherever and whenever needed. Her
devoted commitment to family included organizing the annual family
summer vacations she so enjoyed in the sandy beaches of Maine. Helen
loved everybody and will be greatly missed by all those who had the good
fortune in their lives to know and love her. She is survived by her
loving husband, J. Alfred ""Pete” Chouinard Jr. of
Jeffersonville; two sons, Michael Chouinard and his wife, Laurel, of
Jericho, and Joseph Alfred Chouinard III and his wife, Denise, of Paso
Robles, Calif.; a daughter, Michele Bombardier and her husband, Frank,
of Swanton; three grandchildren, Alyson and Hannah Chouinard, both of
Jericho, and Andrew Bombardier of Swanton; and many cousins. Visiting
hours will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Monday, March 5,
2001, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in St.
Mary’s Church in Cambridge with Father Francis Prive officiating. Burial
will be in Jeffersonville Village Cemetery in the spring Memorial
contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to Lamoille Home Health and
Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661; or Camvridge Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 431, Jeffersonville, VT 05464.. Arrangements are by the
Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.
BRISTOL, Conn. —
Loren S. Dragon Sr.
....show , 83, of Bristol and South Alburg, Vt., husband of
Mildred (Bezanson) Dragon, died Friday, March 2, 2001. Mr. Dragon was
born in Alburg on Jan. 20, 1918, and was a son of the late Joseph and
Florence (Hilliker) Dragon. He served in the Merchant Marine during
World War II and worked as a self-employed plumbing contractor in
Bristol and retired from the plumbers’ union, Local 76 of Hartford. He
also owned and operated ""Kathy’s Kitchen,” a summer
restaurant inSouth Alburg, for 25 years. In addition to his wife, whom
he married Aug. 3, 1941, Mr. Dragon is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, Loren Dragon Jr. and Stella of Bristol; six daughters
and sons-in-law, Donna and Peter Danylow, Nina and Bill Kelley, Cathy
and Salvatore Ruscitti, and Holly and Barry Simard, all of Bristol, Nan
and Edwin Grosky of Southington, and Dale and Wayne Goodrich of North
Hero, Vt.; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law
and his wife, Donald and Barbara Bezanson; and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by two grandsons, Barry and Jimmy Dragon.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in
Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Peacedale Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave.,
Bristol, Conn., on Monday from 2;00 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial donations may
be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow St., Bristol, CT 06010.
GRAND ISLE — Doris R.
Drury
....show , 76, died Friday, March 2, 2001, following a brief illness,
surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Burlington on Jan. 2,
1925, the daughter of the late Robert F. Rand and Elizabeth (Anderson)
Rand. Doris was married to her loving husband of 53 years, Harris K.
Drury Jr., in 1947. They raised their family in Essex Junction and later
moved to Grand Isle. She was employed by Dr. John Stokes at Green
Mountain Animal Hospital for 28 years. She was an avid dog show
enthusiast and past president of Champlain Valley Kennel Club. She is
survived by two sons, Harris (Ben) and his wife, Kim, of Essex Junction,
and Robert of Essex; two daughters, Diane Wing and her husband, James,
of Grand Isle, and Debra Drury and her friend, Mary Hirst, of Essex; 12
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. At her request, there will
be no visiting hours or services. However, the family will hold an
appreciation party for Doris on Saturday, March 10, from 1:00 to 4:00
p.m. at Ben and Kim’s, 39 East Street, Essex Junction. A private
graveside gathering will be held for the immediate family, at their
convenience. Arrangements are made by the Corbin and Palmer Funeral
Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made in her name to either The Visiting Nurse Association of
Grand Isle, Route 2, South Hero, VT 05486; or Grand Isle Rescue, Faywood
Road, Grand Isle, VT 05458.
OCALA, Fla. — Albert T.
Emond
....show , 78, passed away peacefully Friday, March 2, 2001, at his home in
Ocala. Al was born March 31, 1922, in Moretown, Vt., the son of Leon and
Hattie Machia Emond. On May 20, 1941, he married Olive Carr, who
predeceased him Sept. 22, 1996. They resided most of their years
together at Malletts Bay in Colchester. Al was employed for 40 years at
General Electric in Burlington, retiring in 1983. He was a loving and
devoted husband, father and grandfather. Besides spending time with his
family, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and bowling. He moved to Ocala
in 1997, where he lived close to one of his brothers and two of his
sisters. He is survived by four children: a daughter, Grace, and her
husband, Joseph, of Northumberland, Pa.; three sons, Albert and his
wife, Doris, of Winooski, Vt., David and his wife, Linda, of Boise,
Idaho, and Kenneth and his wife, Sandra, of Colchester; 14
grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. His is also survived by
sisters Phyllis Feasel and her husband, Ralph, of Ocala, Eunice Houle
and her husband, Lucien, of Inverness, Fla., and Thelma Goodreau of
Manchester, Conn.; a sister-in-law, Marge Emond of Westfield, Mass.; two
brothers, Leon of Ocala, and Stanley Emond and his wife, Rosemary of
Plantsville, Conn. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Olive; a
sister, Erlene; and a brother, Duane. A funeral service will be held
Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route
7, Milton. Burial will be held in the spring in the Milton Village
Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in Al’s memory may be made
to the American Cancer Society, New England Division Inc., 11 Loomis
St., Montpelier, VT 05602-3021. Visiting hours will be held today from
7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Wednesday from noon until the hour of the service
in the Minor Funeral Home, Milton.
ROCHESTER, N.H. — Terrence "Terry" Rock McGarghan
....show , 61, of 17 Knight
Court died Friday, March 2, 2001, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was born
Aug. 14, 1939, in Burlington, Vt., the son of the late Dwight and
Mercedes (Rock) McGarghan. Mr. McGarghan had lived in Rochester since
1962. He owned and operated the DJ company, Musical Memories. He served
in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mr. McGarghan was a very
active member of the Rochester community: Rochester Citizen of the Year;
Rochester Opera House fundraiser and auctioneer; Rochester Centennial
chairperson; Lilac Family Fun Festival; member of St. Mary’s Church; St.
Mary’s Thanksgiving raffle and penny sale; Rochester Jaycees, DSA
winner; life member of the Rochester Jaycees; Granite Statesman, highest
award of the Jaycees; U.S. Jr. Ambassador, highest award of the U.S.
Jaycees; Senator Award, highest award of the World Jaycees; member of
Rochester Elks, Show of Shows I & II, performed as Ed Sullivan and
The Blues Brothers; Knights of Columbus; Rochester Heritage Trust;
Kiwanis member; toastmaster; emcee; president of the Club Victoire;
co-chairperson of the Rochester MDA Telethon; narrator of the Rochester
Christmas parade; member of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce; founding
board member of the Safe Halloween Program; director of the Rochester
Alternative Baseball Program; Frisbee Hospital fundraiser for the
""Frisbee Follies,” Allain’s Jewelry softball team; Arthur’s
Market softball team; Rochester city councilor, Ward 5; mayoral
candidate for Rochester; Channel 12 New England Cablevision host; Santa
Claus for charitable events; March of Dimes Telethon; veteran of the
U.S. Air Force, 1957-1965; WWNH-DJ, election coverage, sports
commentator; past city director, Rochester Recreation Department;
Rochester Courier reporter; Campus Copy business owner; realtor; Exeter
Country Club golf pro during their Centennial Year celebration; DJ and
justice of the peace. Members of his family include his sons, Gary
McGarghan of Rochester and Ryan McGarghan of West Palm, Fla.; his
daughters, Karen McGarghan of Rochester and Paula Peter of Australia;
his grandchildren, Danny and Even Drouin of Rochester; his sisters,
Patricia Armstrong of Dallas, Candy Koenman of Berlin, Vt., and Kimberly
McGarghan of Virginia. Terry leaves many friends. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Rochester Opera House/The Terry McGarghan
Fund, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, NH 03867. Calling hours will be held
Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Church of the
Redeemer, Wakefield Street, Rochester. Any photos you may have of Terry
may be brought to the service and will be put on a memory board. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the new
St. Mary’s Church, Lowell Street, Rochester, with Father Francis Kelso,
celebrant. Burial will be in the spring in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.M. Edgerly & Son
Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., Rochester, N.H.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla./EAST
BERKSHIRE — Gordon T. Potter
....show , 74, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at his
home in Winter Haven, Fla., following a brief illness. He was born in
East Berkshire on Dec. 13, 1926, the son of Myron and Blanche (Coburn)
Potter. Gordon was a former resident of East Berkshire, a member of the
First Congregational Church and the Vermont Retired State Employees
Association. He was a 1944 graduate of Richford High School. He was a
U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion
Post No. 12 of Richford. After serving in the Navy, Gordon owned and
operated a dairy farm until 1962. From 1962 until his retirement in
1986, he was employed by the Vermont Department of Forests and Parks as
a park ranger at the Grand Isle and Sandbar state parks. Since his
retirement, Gordon spent the winters in Florida and summers in Vermont.
He is survived by two sons and their wives, Bruce and Denise Potter of
East Berkshire, and John and Gail Potter of Hibbing, Minn.; a brother,
Earl Potter of Ventura, Calif.; a sister, Doris Farnsworth of Essex
Junction; six grandchildren five great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mabel; a son, Alan; and a
grandson, Jacob. Friends may call on the family Wednesday from noon to
1:00 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home on Dickinson Avenue in Enosburg
Falls. Funeral services will then be held at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral
home. Interment will follow in the Congregational Cemetery in East
Berkshire. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made
to the Berkshire Fire Department, c/o Mrs. Betty Archambault, 3082
Vermont 105, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450. Spears Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
BURLINGTON - Elizabeth ""Betty” V. Rowan
....show , born to this life Jan. 8,
1917; born to Eternal Life March 2, 2001. The Sisters of Mercy were
special friends of Betty. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Mount
St. Mary’s on Mansfield Avenue on Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at 4:30 p.m.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jean
A. Brennan
....show , 73, a resident of Jacksonville and formerly of Williston,
Vt., passed away quietly March 3,2001. Survivors include one sister,
Mary Kehoe; three brothers, James, Robert and Jerome Carrigan; two sons,
Terry Brennan of Essex Junction, Vt., and Patrick Brennan of
Jacksonville; one daughter, Margaret Chignon of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; 11
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her
husband, James Oliver; and a son, Peter Joseph. A memorial service will
be held for the late Mrs. Brennan at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2001,
in the old church in St. Joseph’s parish. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam
Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
JENSEN BEACH, Fla./Jericho — Donna (Pratt) Brinklow
....show , 41, formerly of Winooski, died
in Martin Memorial Hospital North in Stuart, Fla., on Saturday, March 3,
2001, following a long illness. Donna was born in Burlington on Aug. 13,
1959, the daughter of Gary and Lillian (Bishop) Pratt. She was a 1976
graduate of Winooski High School. She married Harold ""Ed”
Brinklow in Colorado. Donna was a wonderful homemaker and was devoted to
her family. She is survived by her husband, Harold ""Ed”
Brinklow, and their son, Joshua, of Jensen Beach, Fla.; her
stepdaughter, Tabatha Pear of Front Royal, Va.; her father, Gary Pratt
and his wife, Dorothy, of Colchester; her mother, Lillian Bishop Wilbur
of Colchester; three brothers, David Pratt of Essex Junction, Derrick
Pratt and his wife, Kathy, of Grand Isle, and Darin Pratt of Richmond, a
sister, Diane LaPointe and her husband, Marc, of Scottsdale, Ariz.;
brothers-in-law Kimmy Brinklow and Jack Miller, both of Front Royal,
Va.; her special aunt and caregiver, Jeanette Raccine; and several
aunts, uncles cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001, in
Holy Rosary Church in Richmond with burial in Jericho Center Cemetery in
the spring. Visiting hours are from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 9,
2001, Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond. In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, Melanoma
Division, 150 Kennedy Drive, Suite 4, South Burlington, VT 05403.
BURLINGTON — Reginald E. Duval Sr.
....show , 67, of Burlington died in Fletcher Allen Health
Care on March 3, 2001. He was born in Burlington on Aug. 15, 1933, the
son of Paul F. Duval Sr. and Elizabeth (Gagen) Duval. Reginald worked
for the Burlington Free Press and the Burlington Electric Department. He
is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beverly A. (Reska) Duval of
Burlington; his children and their spouses, Reginald E. Duval Jr., Paula
Jean Stewart and Jay Stewart Sr., all of Burlington, and Chris E. and
Kathy Duval of Milton; two sisters, Josephine Reilly of Winooski and
Joyce Foley and her husband, Walter, of Colchester; four brothers and
their spouses, James and Rae Duval of New Hampshire, Thomas Duval Sr.
and Shirley Duval of Burlington, Francis and Renee Duval of St. Lucie,
Fla., and Peter and Noreen Duval of Florida; his brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law, Joseph and Lynn Reska of Lawton, Okla., Jacqueline and
Frederick Brown of Milton, and Barbara Chaloux of Oak Harbor, Wash.;
five grandchildren, Mindy Stewart, Jay Stewart Jr., and Ashley Stewart,
all of Burlington, and Caitlynn and Chantele Duval, both of Milton; and
several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Reginald was predeceased by
a brother, Paul Duval, in 1996. A funeral service will take place at
9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 N.
Winooski Ave., Burlington, with interment to follow in Lakeview
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 2:00 to 4:00
and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Boucher and Pritchard
Funeral Directors.
BURLINGTON — Mary (Hanley) Gillilan
....show , 81, a longtime resident of Burlington, died Saturday,
March 3, 2001, after a short illness, in Green Mountain Nursing Home in
Colchester. She was born in Fletcher on June 18, 1919, the daughter of
the late William and Angeline (Furkey) Ryan. Mary attended Bellows Free
Academy in Fairfax. She was married to Roy Gillilan, who predeceased
her. She worked at General Electric from 1948 until her retirement in
1983. She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Burlington. Mary
will always be remembered for her many years of dancing with friends at
the St. John’s Club in Burlington. The family would like to give special
thanks to Dr. Tania Bertsch and to the staff at Green Mountain Nursing
Home. She is survived by a daughter, Yvonne and her husband, Roger
Tremblay, of St. Albans Bay; a sister-in-law, Arlene of Fletcher; seven
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Rodney Hanley; and a brother, Alfred Ryan.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 5, 2001, at noon in the
LaVigne Funeral Home in Winooski with interment following in
Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Green
Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601. Visiting hours
will be Monday, March 5, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the
service in the La- Vigne Funeral Home Inc. 132 Main St., Winooski.
MORRISVILLE — Edwin E.
Hill
....show , 66, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in
Burlington following a brief illness. He was born in Morristown on June
16, 1934, the son of Karl and Ruth (Whittemore) Hill. He was previously
married to Alice Emerson, He was currently married to the former Frances
Laird. Besides Frances, he is survived by two daughters, Robin Audet and
her husband, Donald, and Mary Ashline and her friend, Tim Lahey; two
sons, Richard and his wife, Charlotte, and Eddie Jr.; six grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; seven brothers; and a sister. Ed was
predeceased by a brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00
Saturday, March 10, 2001, in the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn
St., Morrisville. Visiting hours will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ed’s memory
may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake
Elmore, VT 05657.
WATERBURY — Janice A. Morse
....show , 77, of Little River Road passed away Saturday, March 3, 2001, in
Fletcher Allen Health Care, MCHV campus, from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Born in Greenfield, Mass., on Sept. 5, 1923, she
was the daughter of the late Earle and Martha (Armstrong) Keet. April 8,
1945, she married Edward A. Morse in Boston. Jan was a 1941 graduate of
Brighton High School in Boston. As a young woman, she worked in the
Boston area as a secretary. In the summer of 1945, following their
marriage, she and her husband moved to Waterbury, where they had made
their home since. Raising her family and busy as a homemaker, she also
worked for more than 20 years as a correspondent for the Times Argus and
The Burlington Free Press newspapers. A faithful and loyal member of the
Wesley United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, her other
memberships included the Waterbury Women’s Club and the Harry N. Cutting
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59. Active in the community, she was a
former Cub Scout den mother, member of the Civil Defense and had a
featured article in the History of Waterbury about Little River and the
Waterbury dam area. For more than 10 years, she and Ed opened their home
to a number of foreign exchange students, many of whom have remained
close throughout the years. Her leisure time was filled with gardening,
enjoying music, visiting with people, caring for her pets, and her
well-known vocation, baking. She is survived by her husband of 55 years,
Edward of Waterbury; two daughters, Virginia Bockmiller of Deland, Fla.,
and Laurie Lamorey of Waterbury Center; two sons, Edward E. Morse of
Essex Junction, and David A. Morse of San Diego, Calif.; eight
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A sister,
Virginia Spinney, predeceased her. A celebration of Jan’s life will be
held from the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury on Wednesday
at 2:30 p.m. There will be no calling hours. A reception will follow
services in the church dining hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church, P.O.
Box 214, Waterbury, VT 05676. Arrangements are in the care of the
Perkins-Parker Funeral Home, Waterbury.
BURLINGTON — Gary Joseph Seymour
....show , 47, of Pine Street, died Saturday March 3, 2001 in his
home. He was born in Plattsburgh on February 11, 1954, the son of Robert
J. and Vivian (Martineau) Seymour. Gary had worked construction and had
worked for Frank Pabst before a diving accident left him disabled. He
was predeceased by a son, Gary Joseph Seymour, Jr., in 1975, and by his
father in 1976. Gary is survived by his mother Vivian Aldridge of
Plattsburgh, two sons, Michael Seymour of Plattsburgh and James Seymour
of California; two daughters, Sonya Seymour Nelson of Plattsburgh, Sarah
Seymour of California; his caregiver and companion, Mary Doolin of
Burlington; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Wayne and Linda
Seymour of Plattsburgh; Curtis and Gail Seymour of Plattsburgh; Terry
Seymour and his companion Kim Daniels of Plattsburgh; a sister and her
companion Tammy Erkins and Alex Burgos of Burlington, and several
grandchildren, nieces and nephews Calling hours will be Tuesday from
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in
Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday
March 7, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Treadwells Mills.
Interment will be at a later date in the family plot in St. Peters
Cemetery. Friends wishing to do so, may forward memorial contributions
to Gary’s mother.
ALBURG — Mrs. Elsie S. Tatro
....show , 79, the beloved wife and partner of Harland Tatro and a longtime
resident of Alburg Village, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, in Fletcher
Allen Health Care in Burlington. Elsie was born in Reading, Pa., the
daughter of the late Morris and Beulah (Freyberger) Stump. She graduated
from Mount Penn High School in Pennsylvania. July 21, 1945, she married
Harland Tatro, who survives her. For more than 25 years, Elsie and
Harland together owned and operated the Alburg Auction House, and she
also served as the business bookkeeper. An active member of the Alburg
community, she had been a member of the Alburg Playground Association,
American Legion, Creller-Landon Post 60 Ladies Auxiliary, and served as
a town school director and secretary for Alburg Elementary School. In
earlier years, she worked for the Chittenden Trust Company and prior to
her marriage lso worked in the insurance field in Pennsylvania. She was
also a member of several round- and square-dancing clubs. She will
always be remembered as a fine collector of glass china, glass clowns
and glass paperweights. She and Harland also enjoyed playing bridge
weekly. In addition to her husband of 55 years, Harland, Elsie leaves
three sons, Terry Tatro and his wife, Kathy, Ralph Tatro, and Timothy
Tatro; and three grandchildren, Leigh-Anne, Joshua, and Kayla Tatro, all
of Alburg; a sister, Mrs. Violet Batz and her husband, Forrest, of the
Reading, Pa., area; three sisters-in-law, Annabelle Stump of Reading,
Valerie Jarvis and Athalie Tatro of Alburg; and several nieces, nephews
and cousins. A brother, Alton Stump, predeceased her. A memorial service
will be held Friday, March 9, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. from the Kidder
Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Interment will be private and at
the convenienc of the family. The family will receive friends in the
funeral home immediately following the services. A luncheon reception
will also follow at the American Legion hall on North Main Street in
Alburg village. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Elsie’s memory may be made
to Alburg Rescue, c/o Terry Tatro, Alburg, VT 05440
SOUTH BURLINGTON —
Jean Laura Young Brown
....show , 73, died Sunday, March 4, 2001 in Fletcher Allen Health
Care. She was the daughter of Laura and Ernest Bradway, who predeceased
her. She was also predeceased by two husbands, Warren H. Young and
Robert Brown. She is survived by three sons; Gary A. Young, Mark H.
Young and Barry W. Young, a stepson, Kevin C. Brown; four
granddaughters, Jennifer, Jessica, Katie and Christy Young; one grandson
Warren J. Young; two step-grandchildren Kevin and Emily Brown; and
several nieces and nephews. She worked at the Maternities, Inc. sewing
factory for 20 years, retired from IBM after 15 years, and recently
worked at the VNA. Visiting hours will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S.
Union St., Burlington. Funeral services will be held at 10:000 a.m.
Thursday, March 8, 2001 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be made to the VNA 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446
ESSEX JUNCTION — Irma Alice (Mallow) Marshall
....show , 93, died Sunday, March 4, 2001 in Fletcher
Allen Health Care following a brief illness. She was born in
Minneapolis, MN on November 28, 1907, the daughter of William and
Josephine R. (Spinner) Mallow. She graduated from Johnson Normal School
and taught elementary school in Waterbury, Lebanon NH and other towns in
Vermont. Irma was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and
jigsaw puzzles. She also watched many game shows on TV and constantly
was quick with the answers. She had also been a member of O.E.S. She is
survived by several nieces and nephews. At her request, there are no
visiting hours or services. A private graveside service for immediate
family will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts
may be made to Essex Rescue, P.O. Box 124, Essex Junction, VT
05453-0124. Arrangements are by Gifford Funeral Service, 22 Depot Street, Richmond
BURLINGTON —
Delmont Zoeller Stremlau
....show died peacefully Sunday, March 4, 2001, in
Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Del was born Feb. 18, 1905, in
Meriden, Conn., the son of Charles W. and Wilhemina (Steinigans)
Stremlau. He was a very wise, warm and quick-witted person, always ready
to greet his friends and family with a big hug. His first priority was
his wive and family. He looked out for their well-being until the end.
Del married Frances Linnette Jones of Hartford, Conn., on April 15,
1938. He was a member of longstanding and a past deacon of the First
Church of Christ, Congregational, in Wethersfield, Conn. Later, he was a
member of the First Parish Church in Brunswick, Maine. Del graduated
from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N.Y., in 1927 with a
degree in electrical engineering. He worked for three years as a civil
engineer with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. He was then
employed by the Connecticut Valley Power Exchange in Hartford, Conn.,
the first organization involved in power pooling in the U.S.A. He
retired in 1970 as the manager. During his retirement, Del was very
active, volunteering at Hartford Hospital, Meals on Wheels, at the
Windsor Locks Airport information desk, the Wadsworth Athenaeum Art
Museum, and he served on the Connecticut Lemon Laws board. Del and Fran
brought up their family in Wethersfield, Conn., where they lived until
1991, when they moved to Thornton Oaks, a retirement community in
Brunswick, Maine. In November 2000, they moved to Vermont. Del leaves
his wife, who now resides in Shelburne at The Arbors.; a daughter, Sara
Pryde and her husband, David, of Colchester, with whom he was living;
Sara’s sons, David A. Treybal of Abilene, Texas, and John R. Treybal and
his wife, Kiersten, of South Burlington. Del also leaves a son, Peter K.
Stremlau and his wife, Marcia, of Brooklin, Maine, and Peter’s son,
Zachary H. Stremlau of San Francisco; a niece, Janice Mackesson and her
husband, John, of Wethersifeld, Conn.; and a nephew, Spencer Stremlau
and his longtime companion, Cory, of West Hartford, Vt.; several
cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews; and great-great-nieces and
great-great nephews. Del was predeceased by his parents; a brother,
Karl; and two brothers, Arthur Frank and Lauren, who died in childhood.
His infant son, Robert York Stremlau; and a stillborn daughter also
predeceased him. There are no visiting hours, as his body has been left
to medical science per his wishes. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, March 10, 2001, in The United Church of Colchester, 900 Main
St., Colchester, Vt. Donations may be made in Del’s memory to the
Colchester Rescue Squad, Blakely Road, Colchester, VT 05446.also leaves
a son, Peter K. Stremlau and his wife, Marcia, of Brooklin, Maine, and
Peter’s son, Zachary H. Stremlau of San Francisco; a niece, Janice
Mackesson and her husband, John, of Wethersifeld, Conn.; and a nephew,
Spencer Stremlau and his longtime companion, Cory, of West Hartford,
Vt.; several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews; and
great-great-nieces and great-great nephews. Del was predeceased by his
parents; a brother, Karl; and two brothers, Arthur Frank and Lauren, who
died in childhood. His infant son, Robert York Stremlau; and a stillborn
daughter also predeceased him. There are no visiting hours, as his body
has been left to medical science per his wishes. A memorial service will
be held Saturday, March 10, 2001, in The United Church of Colchester,
900 Main St., Colchester, Vt. Donations may be made in Del’s memory to
the Colchester Rescue Squad, Blakely Road, Colchester, VT 05446.
BURLINGTON – Lois W. Abell
....show died in Burlington on Monday, March 5, 2001 after a
brief illness. She was born June 23, 1909 the daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
Harold Williamson of Bristol. She was the widow of Dr. C. Douglas Abell
of Burlington. She graduated from Mary Fletcher School of Nursing and
was the first licensed X-Ray technician in Vermont. Lois is survived by
her daughter, Janet Abell Gibbs and her husband Leonard Gibbs; four
granddaughters, Amie Stewart and husband Karl, Katie Baldwin and husband
Dr. Steven Rogers, Lois Stirling Gibbs and Ruth Addison Gibbs; two
great-grandsons, K J and Patrick Stewart. Also in her close family are
six nephews: Jack and Susan Williamson, Ron Williamson, Mark and
Gretchen Williamson, Bruce and Linda Williamson, Chris and Ginger
Williamson, John and Laurel Engle and a niece, Mary and Tom Windish plus
all their many children. Lois will be fondly remembered by friends from
Bristol and Long Point, No. Ferrisburgh, where from 1921 to 2000 she
spent most of the summers of her life; and by those with whom she worked
and worshipped at the First Baptist Church of Burlington, and by
companions in the Home Dem Club, which she has met regularly for 25
years. Those who wish to make gifts in her memory may send contributions
to Kurn Hattin Homes, Westminster. There will be a memorial service at
1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2001 in the 1st Baptist Church, St. Paul
St., Burlington. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 So. union St.,
Burlington, is in charge of arrangements.
BURLINGTON – Merrill E.
Agel
....show , 89, passed away peacefully Monday, March 5, 2001 at Fletcher Allen
Health Care. He was born July 27, 1911 in Boston, the son of Max and
Bessie (Sacks) Agel. He resided on North Street in Burlington for most
of his life. For more than 50 years Merrill with his brother Irwin owned
and operated Public Service Paper Company on Battery Street in
Burlington and then Green Mountain Storage Company on Lower Maple
Street. He was an avid golfer, enjoying his time spent playing the game
at the Burlington Country Club. He was a gentle man with a kind and
generous spirit. In the early 1950’s he participated in the fund raising
and building of the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue on North Prospect St. in
Burlington. He was a loving and generous brother and uncle, enjoying the
time spent with his nieces, nephews and sister, Shirley. Merrill is
survived by his sister, Shirley Rutstein of Burlington; three nieces,
Gilah Podell of Framingham, Mass., Judy Agel of Palo Alto, Calif., Mimi
Stang of Greensboro, N.C.; five nephews, Jonathan Rutstein of Haverhill,
N.H., Robert Agel of Albany, N.Y., William Goldman of Rutland, Peter
Goldman of Cherry Hill, N.J. and Dr. Michael Temko of Hampton, Va.; and
one grandnephew, Aaron Merrill Rutstein of Carlisle, Pa. A funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue with
Rabbi Joshua Chasan officiating, assited by Cantor Jerrold Held.
Interment will follow in Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery, Patchen Rd.,
South Burlington. Preparation rites were by the Jewish Sacred Society.
The family will sit shivah at Merrill’s home, 401 North St., Burlington
on Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and
Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Contributions in Merrill’s memory may be made to
the Rabbi’s Fund, c/o Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, 188 No. Prospect St.,
Burlington VT 05401. Arrangements are by Boucher and Pritchard Funeral
Directors.
SOUTH HERO — Sandy J. (Prudenzano) Alberts
....show , 60, died Monday March 5, 2001 at the
Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born on May 5, 1940,
in Burlington the daughter of Jack and Margaret (Desautels) Prudenzano.
Sandy graduated from Cathedral High School. She enjoyed spending time
with her grandchildren, camping, reading and antiques. She is survived
by her husband, Wayne Alberts of South Hero; her father; Jack Prudenzano
of Williston; her daughter, Laurie Anne McKee and her husband Lance of
Hinesburg; her grandchildren Kory and Kyle Key, and Milia McKee of
Hinesburg; sister Sharron Gagliano and her husband Tony of Essex Jct;
brother David Prudenzano and his wife Lorraine of Burlington; her
step-children; Shelley Alberts of Williston; and her children Melinda
and Paul Gorton; and step-son Darby Alberts of Burlington. She was
predeceased by her mother, Margaret (Desautels) Prudenzano in October
1989. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 9, 2001 at
10:00 a.m. in the St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 160 Hinesburg Road,
South Burlington. Burial will be at a later date in the spring in the
family lot in East End Cemetery, Williston. Visiting hours will be on
Thursday, March 8 from 2 to4 p.m. at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral
Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Jct. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations can be made to The American Heart Association, New England
Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.
SOUTH HERO —
Katherine Blow Baker
....show , 74, of Baker Lane died Monday evening, March 5,
2001 in the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Katherine was
born February 24, 1926 in South Hero, the daughter of the late George
and Elizabeth LaPointe Blow. On September 20, 1945 she was married to
Claude E. Baker in St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church in South Hero. She
was a person who loved her family and enjoyed cooking, embroidery and
quilt making. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be dearly
missed by all. She leaves her husband to whom she has been married to
for 55 years, Claude of South Hero and her children, Jean Prouty and her
husband Ronald of Grand Isle; Joan Cota and her husband Henry; John
Baker and his wife Mary; James Baker and his wife Jeri all of South Hero
and Jeffery Baker and his fiance Celeste Bransfield of St. Albans. Her
10 grandchildren, Cathie Larson; Jill Brownell; Patrick Prouty;
Jennifer, Adam, Danielle, Elizabeth, Lee Michael, Brittany and Reace
Baker. Her great grandchildren, Shannon and Nathan Brownell; Nicholas,
Jordyn and Jenelle Lawrence; Erin and Morgan Prouty; T.J. Lawrence,
Samantha, Alyx, Danielle and Dakota Larson and Dylan, Joey and Shelley
Bransfield. One brother; Armand Blow and his wife Kitty of South Hero
and her two sisters, Marjorie Baker of South Hero and Marion Bushway and
her husband Maynard of Dunnellon, Fla. She also leaves a special
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Hank and Alice Baker of Essex Jct. as
well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant
daughter; Jill Ann Baker in 1963 and four brothers, T. George, Edwin,
Ivan and Paul Blow. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday
morning, March 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. in St. Rose de Lima Church in South
Hero with the Reverend Philip Branon as Celebrant and Homilist. Visiting
hours will be held Thursday evening, March 8, 2001 from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. in the St. Rose de Lima Church Hall. Arrangements are by the Minor
Funeral Home of Milton.
HINESBURG — Helen V.
Bessette
....show , 71, of Kelley’s Field in Hinesburg died unexpectedly Monday,
March 5, 2001. She was born in Bristol, Conn., on Feb. 13, 1930, the
daughter of Harvey and Lillian (Purinton) Blow. She moved to Shelburne
in 1940. She attended Burlington schools. Sept. 21, 1946, she was
married to John D. Bessette, who predeceased her Oct. 18, 1982. She was
a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked at
many different jobs over the years to support her large family. She
dedicated far more of her time to raising her eight children. In her
later years, she was a devoted grandmother. Her grandchil- dren called
her a ""cool grandmother.” High praises indeed. She had lived
at Kelley’s Field in Hinesburg for the past three years. She had many
good friends among the people at Kelley’s Field. Helen is survived by
her children and their spouses, John D. Bessette Jr. and his wife, Pat,
of Missoula, Mont., James D. and his wife, Shirley, of South Burlington,
Richard A. and his wife, Paulette, of South Burlington, Stephen A.
Bessette of Burlington, William C. Bessette of Essex Junction, Louanne
B. Weaver and her husband, Gary, of Richmond, and Patricia A. Quintin
and her husband, Larry, of Hinesburg; a sister, Doris Lamotte of
Burlington; and a brother, Irwin Blow. She was predeceased by a son,
Charles R. Bessette, on Nov. 15, 1997. At the request of the family,
there will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in her name may be sent to the American Diabetes
Association, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, March 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in the First United
Baptist Church in Huntington. The family would like to invite friends to
a gathering in the church annex following the service. Arrangements are
by the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.
BARRE TOWN — Doris
Frances Darling
....show , 82, of Hill Street, died Monday, March 5, 2001, in the
Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Born November 16, 1918 in Woburn,
Mass., she was the daughter of James H. and Mabel (Neergaard) Scott. She
attended Woburn schools and graduated from Woburn High School in 1936.
In earlier years, she had been employed in the sales and clerical field.
On December 3, 1942, she married G. Samuel Darling in Woburn, Mass. and
they made their home in Woburn. Following his military discharge, they
lived in Groton and moved to Barre in 1954. She was a partner with her
husband in the real estate and land development business, especially on
Trow Hill. He died on July 23, 1992. She was a long-time member of the
Barre Congregational Church and its Women’s Fellowship, the Altrusa Club
and the Central Vermont Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Darling was a talented
artist and craftsperson. Survivors include two daughters, Lynda Waltien
and her husband, Steve of Shelburne and Beverly Sassorossi and her
husband, Jeff of West Lebanon, NH; two grandsons, Stevenson Waltien and
William Sassorossi; two granddaughters, Alexandra Waltien and Kristine
Sassorossi; nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband and her
parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, James Scott, Robert
Scott and Walter Scott; and three sisters, Lillian Nagle, Ruth Kelly and
Shirley McCue. Her funeral service will be held in the Barre
Congregational Church on Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Entombment
will be in the Elmwood Cemetery Vault to await burial in the Elmwood
Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Barre Congregational Church, Book of Remembrance, 35 Church
St., Barre VT 05641; or to the Aldrich Public Library, 6 Washington
Street, Barre VT 05641; or to the Central Vermont Home Health and
Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641. Services are under the
direction of the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street,
Barre VT.
ROCKINGHAM —
Josephine K. Divoll
....show , 86, of Rockingham Hill Road, died Monday March 5,
2001 in the McGirr Nursing Home, Bellows Falls. She was born August 15,
1914 in Ridgefield Park NJ, the daughter of Charles A. and Josephine (Dalrymple)
Knox. She was a graduate of Ridgefield Park High School and also
graduated from Middlebury College in 1935. In 1937, she married Natt
Divoll, Jr. in Lake Mohawk, NJ. While her husband served in the US Navy
during WWII, Josephine operated the family farm. She worked as a legal
secretary in her husband’s law practice, as well as a Social Worker for
the State of Vermont. Josephine was a member of the Pleasant Valley
Grange for many years. She loved taking care of her family and farm,
gardening, horseback riding, playing bridge and traveling. She had been
a winter resident of Iverness, FL since 1982 Mrs. Divoll is survived by
her husband, Natt; three sons, Knox Divoll of Manchester; N. Lincoln
Divoll III, and Scott Divoll of Rockingham; one daughter Marcia Divoll
of Nahant, MA; and three grandchildren, Lisa, Ira and Jan Divoll. A
Memorial Service will be held at the Rockingham Meeting House at a later
date. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Divoll’s memory may be made to the
Norris Cotton Cancer Center, c/o Deborah Scribner, One Medical Drive,
Lebanon, NH 03756. Arrangements are by Fenton and Hennessey Funeral
Home, Bellows Falls.
SHELBURNE — Warren
Frank Lawrence
....show , 86, formerly of Charlotte, died in Burlington Health and
Rehabilitation on Monday, March 5, 2001, following several years of
failing health. He was born in South Hero on Sept. 9, 1914, the son of
Frank and Lucy (Martin) Lawrence. Warren was employed by the Burlington
Free Press for 10 years. He owned and operated Warren Lawrence Well
Drilling until his retirement in 1984. He founded the Vermont Water Well
Association and served on their board of directors for many years.
Warren was Past Master and a 40-year member of Friendship Lodge No. 24
of Charlotte and a past member of the York Rite. He was a longtime
member of the Charlotte Congregational Church. He is survived by his
wife, Barbara Rule Lawrence of Shelburne; his children and their
spouses, Allen and Marye Lawrence of Indianapolis, Inc., Paul and
Loretta Lawrence of Ferrisurgh, and Eleanor and Robert Carpenter of
Charlotte; eight grandchildren, Gregory, Brian, Jeffrey, and Emily
Lawrence, Natalie Landry and Sandra Raymond, and Kevin and Jason
Lawrence; a brother, Maurice Lawrence of West Milton; a sister, Mary
Bevins of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
his first wife, Laura (Estus) Lawrence, in November 1985; brothers
Gerald, Clifford, and Arnold; and sisters Robena and Anna. A memorial
service with a Masonic service will be held Saturday, March 17, 2001, at
10:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Congregational Church. Burial will be in
Grandview Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may
be made to the Salvation Army, 64 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401.
Shelburne Funeral Chapel of Corbin and Palmer, 209 Falls Road,
Shelburne, is in charge of arrangements.
AUBURN, Calif. —
Doris June Mitchell
....show , 75, passed away in Auburn, Calif., on March 5,
2001. Born in Rowe, Mass., on Sept. 21, 1925, she had been a longtime
resident of Shelburne until she moved to Auburn in 1998. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Harry P. Mitchell, the former owner of
Mitchell Fuels. She is survived by her son, James E. Mitchell and
daughter-in-law Ginger of Auburn; her sister, Geraldine Noyce of
Greenfield, Mass.; her grandchildren, Chalen and Peter Mitchell of
Auburn; her sisters-in-law, Jean Brown of Williston, Vt., and Joan
Wilson of Shelburne, Vt.; and many nieces, nephews and other family
members in the New England area. Memorial services are tentatively
planned for mid-April in the Burlington area. For further information,
contact Jim Mitchell at 530-268-9037. Donations may be made to the
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road,
Miami, FL 33136-1494.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Jesse A. Rust Jr., M.D.
....show , died March 5, 2001, in San Diego. He was
born in Swanton, Vt., on Nov. 30, 1912, the son of Jesse A. Rust, D.V.M.,
and Hazel (Brush) Rust. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1930
and the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1936. During World
War II, he served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps stationed in the
South Pacific. He lived and practiced medicine in San Diego since the
war, holding positions of honor in many professional organizations. In
1984, he was elected president of the Pacific Coast Obstetrical and
Gynecological Society. He retired from practice in 1985. Jesse married
Janet Dodds of Burlington in 1937. She died in 1975 and Jesse later
married Dorothy Simpson Wonless, who survives him. He leaves three sons
and their spouses, Lyman and Beth of Hanford, Calif., Richard and Kathy
of Sun Valley, Idaho, and James and Judy of Ben Lomand, Calif.; a
stepdaughter, Barbara Morton and her family of San Diego; eight
grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a sister, Janet Rust Wood of
Essex Junction. He was predeceased in 1990 by a brother, Charles B.
Rust, M.D., of Burlington.
SHELBURNE — Mary Louise (Corky) (Meyer) Beemer
....show passed away peacefully in Wake
Robin in Shelburne on Tuesday, March 6, 2001. A Vermont resident for the
past 21 years, Mary Louise was born in Kongmoon, China, on Feb. 6, 1916,
where her father, Clarence Earl Meyer, and her mother, Thresa Hideke,
lived at the time. She spent much of her childhood in South China, Hong
Kong and the Philippines and adulthood in China, Japan, Vietnam,
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Mexico before making her home in
Vermont, first in Montgomery and then in Shelburne. Mary Louise attended
Dana Hall (1933) in Wellesley, Mass., and Vassar College (1937). Her
life took her to many countries and in each she made a warm and loving
home for her family. She was an active member of the Episcopal and
Anglican churches wherever she lived and was a parishioner in both St.
Ann’s Episcopal Church in Richford and Trinity Church in Shelburne. She
was a woman of great style and exquisite taste who will be remembered
for the warmth she brought to the lives of all who knew her. She was the
bearer of the family’s artistic sense and aesthetic values, which she
passed on to both children and grandchildren, teaching by example and
the very way she lived her life. She will also be remembered for the
bright flowers she loved, raised in such profusion and shared with all
those who appreciated color, freshness and beauty. Her immediate and
extended family was always the most important light in her life and her
greatest joy, and she will be greatly missed by all those who remain.
Mary Louise leaves her loving husband, Larry Beemer, also of Wake Robin;
her brothers Bruce Meyer of Tagatay, Philippines, and Holt Meyer of
Staten Island, N.Y.; and sister Phyllis Burgard of Spokane, Wash.; as
well as children Halsey Lawrence and his wife, Jane, of Bethesda, Md.,
Christopher Bruce and his wife, Carol, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Teresa Louise
of Burlington, and Joseph Michael of South Richford; seven
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A family remembrance
service was held in Trinity Episcopal Church in Shelburne on March 10,
2001. Shelburne Funeral Chapel of Corbin and Palmer, 209 Falls Road,
Shelburne, is in charge of arrangements.
MONTGOMERY CENTER — Wilma
F. Domina
....show , 89, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Northwestern Medical
Center in St. Albans. She was born Jan. 19, 1912, in Montgomery, the
daughter of the late William and Ellen (Lumbra) Donna. For the past
seven years, she made her home with her daughter in Montgomery Center.
She was a former resident of Highgate, and from the period of 1974 to
1986 she spent winters in Orange City, Fla., and summers in South Hero.
She was employed at Lamoille Union High School, Atlas Plywood in
Morrisville, IBM in Essex Junction, Jay Peak Ski Resort and Stowe Ski
Resort. She enjoyed arts and crafts and playing cards. She is survived
by three sons, Douglas Domina and his wife, Christine, of North Troy,
Roger Domina and his wife, Bonnie, of Catlettsburg, Ky., and Lee Domina
of Franklin; four daughters, Charlotte Mercy of Montgomery Center,
Theresa Tibbits of Swanton, Betty Pudvah and her husband, Hibbard, of
Swanton, and Brenda Montani and her husband, Frank, of South Hero; one
sister, Olive Deuso of East Berkshire; 37 grandchildren; 67
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Domina, on Jan.
21, 1987; a brother, Archie Donna; five sisters, Dorothy Everett, Eunice
Smith, Bernice Deuso, Doris Robitaille, and Linnie Mercy; and three
grandchildren, William Mercy, Mark Tibbits, and Gail Kinney. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Isidore’s Catholic
Church in Montgomery Center with the Rev. Frank Eksterowicz celebrating
the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be later this spring in St.
Isidore’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. in the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., in Enosburg
Falls. For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to
the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St.
Albans, VT 05478, or to the Montgomery Rescue Service, P.O. Box 390,
Montgomery Center, VT 05471.
JERICHO — Retired Colonel Dean Duncan
....show , 70, passed away in his home, Monday March
6, 2001 after a year long illness, in the presence of his family. He was
born March 21, 1930 in Nebraska City, NE to Dean Duncan and Marie
(Fitzpatrick) Duncan of Nebraska City. He attended Peru State Teacher’s
College and later earned a Masters Degree from the University of
Tennessee. He was a veteran of both the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam
War and served the United States Air Force for over 32 years. Dean is
survived by his wife Patricia Duncan of Jericho; his sons Dean Duncan of
Waterbury, and Bruce Duncan of Bristol; his daughter Elizabeth (Duncan)
Francis of Underhill; six grand children, and many nieces and nephews. A
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2001, at 2:00 p.m.
at Calvary Episcopal Church in Jericho
GEORGIA SHORE — Hilda M. Garey
....show , 76, widow of Paul A. Garey, went home to be with her Lord and
Savior Tuesday morning, March 6, 2001. A funeral service will be held on
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Georgia Plain Baptist Church. Memorial may
be sent to Martha’s Kitchen, Lake Street, St. Albans. Visitation will be
on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 So. Main
St., St. Albans.
FAIRFAX — Raymond W.
McNall
....show , 90, lifelong resident of Fairfax, passed away Tuesday, March 6,
2001, in Holiday House Nursing Home in St. Albans. He was born at the
family farm in Fairfax on Feb. 21, 1911, the son of the late Ralph and
Maud (Wilkes) McNall. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax in
1930. June 6, 1934, Raymond married Vera I. Nicholls in East Fairfield.
For 10 years, Mr. and Mrs. McNall farmed on Bartlett Hill in Cambridge.
In 1944, they moved to the McNall homestead in Fairfax, and he became
the third generation to operate the family farm established by his
grandparents, George and Lucinda McNall. In 1973, their son and
daughter-in-law, Ralph and Patricia, took over the operation. Raymond
had served Fairfax as a selectman, school director, justice of the peace
and school bus driver. He was a member of the United Church of Fairfax,
Fairfax Friendly Neighbors Senior Citizens, active member of the Fairfax
Historical Society, Franklin County 4-H Foundation, Farm Bureau,
district supervisor of the Farnklin County Soil Conservation, the former
Fairfax Grange 525, charter member of Fairfax Country Fair and president
of the Fairfax Plains Cemetery Association. Raymond enjoyed working the
farm, attending to his vegetable and galdioli gardens and maple
sugaring. He is survived by four children and their spouses, Marjory and
Albert Gherardi Jr. of South Burlington, Ralph and Patricia McNall of
Fairfax, Susan and Earl Stanley of Franklin, and Marian and Merrill
Cleveland of Lyndonville; a sister, Beatrice Bessette of St. Albans; 12
grandchildren, Carol Decker and her husband,Jim Trihy, of Stowe, Diane
and Paul Blais of South Burlington, Lucinda and Wright Preston of
Richmond, Michael and Cheryl McNall of Tampa, Fla., Glenn and Karen
McNall of Fairfax, James and Amy McNall of Colchester, David and Rebecca
McNall of Fairfax, Wayne and Brenda Stanley of Franklin, Mark and
Michelle Stanley of Enosburg Falls, Lois and Bob Thibault of Newfane,
and Tina and Jeff Cleveland of Lyndonville; 20 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife,
Vera (Nicholls) McNall; and a grandson, Ted McNall. Visiting hours will
be held Friday, March 9, 2001, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Hayes-Rich
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2001, at
1:00 p.m. in the United Church of Fairfax with the Rev. Elizabeth
Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Fairfax
Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United Church of
Fairfax, c/o Sally Sweet, Treasurer, R.R. 2, East Fairfield, VT 05448;
or Fairfax Plains Cemetery Association, c/o Pat McNall, Treasurer, 996
Main St., Fairfax, VT 05454. Arrangements are by the Hayes- Rich Funeral
Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.
ST LAMBERT, Quebec — George M. Round
....show , 70, died peacefully at his residence in St. Lambert.
Quebec, on Tuesday, March 6, 2001. He was the beloved husband of
Beverley Richer; dear father of Gary of Burlington, and Glenn of
Toronto, Ontario. A private family visitation and funeral service will
be held at the Collins, Clarke, MacGillivray, White Funeral Home in St.
Lambert, Quebec. In remembrance of George, donations made to the
Montreal Neurological Institute, (for neuromuscular research) would be
appreciated.
COLCHESTER — Warren ‘Dan’
Case
....show , of Colchester, and formerly of Pittsford died at his home on
Wednesday, March 7, 2001. He was born in College Point, NY on October
20, 1931, the son of Erwin and Matilda (Elz) Case. He was a veteran of
the Korean Conflict, having served with the US Navy. Dan worked for
thirty-five years with several telephone companies, beginning with New
York Telephone, A T & T, and retiring from Bell Atlantic. He owned
Wire-It, his own local service company. Dan also sold real estate for
several years in the Rutland area. During his leisure time, he enjoyed
his experiences at the International Sailing School in Colchester as
well as being an avid photographer. Dan is survived by his three
children, Kathleen M. Bonilla of Burlington; Michael D. and his wife
Colleen R. Case of Burlington, and Patricia Case Senzel of South
Burlington; the mother of his children, Joan K. Case of South
Burlington; six grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, Thomas, Matthew, Sydney
and Chad; his companion of many years, Carol N. Bissette of Rutland, a
brother, Erwin W. Case of Westbrook, CT; a sister-in-law, Carol Case of
Long Isalnd, NY; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
a brother, Norman C. Case. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
on Monday, March 12, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark’s Roman Catholic
Church. Burial will be in the spring in the Vermont Veteran’s Cemetery
in Randolph Center. Those who wish, may make contributions in his memory
to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Road, Williston, VT 05495
or to the International Sailing School, 511 W. Lakeshore Drive,
Colchester, VT 05446. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, March 10,
2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Ready
Funeral Home, North Chapel, 934 North Avenue, Burlington, with the
parishioners of St. Mark’s gathering for prayers at 8:00 p.m
BRATTLEBORO — Nicholas James Eugene Giamartino
....show , 17, of 20 Elliot
Street, Brattleboro, died March 7, 2001 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center in Lebanon NH. He was born June 7, 1983, in Brattleboro,
the son of Frank G. and Mary (Garry) Giamartino. Nick attended the
Hilltop School, St. Michaels Parochial School and Brattleboro Area
Middle School. He was a member of the Class of 2002 at Brattleboro Union
High School. He was an avid soccer player; participating in Select
Soccer in England, Mountain Soccer and Northeast Soccer in 1999.He
played Junior and Senior Pro Basketball, Small Fry, Little League and
Babe Ruth Baseball, BUHS Junior Varsity Soccer, Track, Freshman and
Junior Varsity Basketball and Intramural Basketball. Nick left a deep,
profound mark of goodness on the lives of his friends. He leaves his
parents, Frank and Mary of Brattleboro; a brother Vincent of
Brattleboro; his paternal grandfather, Joseph F. Giamartino of
Parsippany, NJ; his maternal grandparents, William and Elizabeth (Doonan)(Garry)
Parsons of Cooperstown, NY; several aunts uncles, cousins and a host of
extended family including his Godparents, Monica Garry, Deborah Ronzano,
and Joseph Giamartino. The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated
Saturday, March 10, 2001 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in
Brattleboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Nick’s
memory to the Nicholas James Giamartino Scholarship Find in care of BUHS,
131 Fairground Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301. Arrangements are under the
direction of Max E. Carr Funeral Home in Brattleboro
CHELSEA — F. Ray
Keyser, Sr.
....show 102, Retired Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, died
Wednesday, March 7, at Eden Park Nursing Home in Rutland, VT. He was
born September 29, 1898, in Woodsville, NH, the son of Winifred S. and
Harriett (Bailey) Keyser. On July, 2, 1921, he married Ellen Larkin of
Chelsea, who died in 1976 after 55 years of marriage. Following Ellen’s
death, he married Ruby Hackett of Tunbridge on January 8, 1977. She
passed away in June, 1999 after 21 years of marriage. After his
graduation from Woodsville High School in 1917, he attended Norwich
University before joining the U.S. Army and serving in WWI. Upon his
discharge from the Army, he worked as a banker in Wells River, Chelsea
and Lyndonville, and later taught school in District # 11 in Chelsea. It
was then that he became interested in the law and began studying it
part-time with the former Governor Stanley C. Wilson. In 1929 he began
his distinguished life-long legal career that eventually resulted in his
being appointed as Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. In the 1930’s,
he became a law partner with Stanley C. Wilson, Deane Davis, and J. Ward
Carver in a Chelsea law firm. It has often been said that this
represented the best collection of legal talent ever under one roof in
Vermont, since it included two governors, one attorney general and one
Supreme Court Justice. In October, 1956, at the age of 58, he was
appointed to the Superior Court by Governor Joseph Johnson. After eight
years of distinguished service on the Superior bench, he was appointed
to the Supreme Court in October, 1964. He retired from the Supreme Court
in 1974, but his value to the judiciary was of such distinction that he
continued to serve under special assignments from the Vermont Judicial
System until he was 88. The Vermont Bar Journal wrote that ‘no judge in
our history, has dedicated so many years to the service of Vermont’s
justice system.’ Over the years, Judge Keyser has held many town offices
serving as School Director, Selectman, Moderator, Auditor, Town Counsel
and member of the Prudential Committee of the Chelsea Fire District #1.
He was a member of the American Legion Post # 61, in Chelsea; an eighty
year member of the George Washington Lodge #51 F&AM,. He was elected
to serve two terms in 1937 and 1939 as Chelsea’s representative to the
State Legislature. Justice Keyser also served as Orange County States
Attorney, Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs under Governor Lee
Emerson, Chief Enforcement Officer for the Federal Office of Price
Administration, and Past President of the Vermont Bar Association. He
became interested in sports over the years, particularly baseball. In
the 1920’s he was the catcher for the Chelsea Town Team and following
WWII, he was often called on to umpire local ball games. He was a
life-long ardent and loyal Boston Red Sox fan. Judge Keyser was
dedicated to his family, whom he loved; his country, which he served in
war; his town, which he supported with his leadership; and his state,
which he served with his complete dedication to the law. Judge Keyser is
survived by his son, former Governor F. Ray Keyser, Jr. and
daughter-in-law, Joan F. Keyser of Proctor; three grandchildren, and
nine great-grandchildren; his daughter, Natalie Keyser Niles and
son-in-law, David A. Niles of Concord MA, three grandchildren; his
sister, Doris Kaiser of Wells River, and several nieces and nephews; his
step-daughter Dlaine R. Cilley of Tunbridge, four step-grandchildren and
six step-great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wives, a brother,
Roland Kezer, a sister, Blanche Chandler and a son-in-law, David P,
Cilley. Calling hours will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Saturday, March 10, 2001 at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, Main
Street, Chelsea. A funeral service will be held Sunday, March 11, 2001
at 2:00 p.m. at the United Church of Chelsea with the Reverend Brenda
Howe and Reverend David Wolffe officiating. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the ‘F.Ray and Ellen L. Keyser Trust Fund for
the Chelsea Commons’, c/o Diane Mattoon, PO Box 266, Chelsea, VT 05038,
or the United Church of Chelsea, P.O. Box 98, Chelsea, VT 05388
RICHFORD — Wheeler
Roy McFadden
....show , 62, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Verdelle Village ECF
in St. Albans. Friends and relatives may call on the family one hour
prior to the funeral, which will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the
Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. Interment will
follow in West Enosburg Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in
his memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 100 Dorset
St.,Suite 12, South Burlington, VT 05403.
B
WILLISTON — Bernard E. ""Bud” Myers
....show died in Williston on Wednesday,
March 7, 2001, following a long illness. A complete obituary will appear
in Friday’s Burlington Free Press. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9
Pleasant St., Essex Junction, is in charge of arrangements.
B
WILLISTON — Bernard E. ‘Bud’ Myers
....show , 70, passed away in his home, on Wednesday March
7, 2001, with his wife Susan by his side. He was born September 18,
1930, in Burlington. He was predeceased by his first wife, Carolyn Stone
Myers, on November 30, 1987. Since his diagnosis of cancer in 1989, Bud
has touched the lives of many. He developed the first laryngectomee
support network in the state of Vermont, which still continues today. He
was a Board Member of the Vermont Division of the American Cancer
Society and a participant in the annual Relay for Life for many years.
One of Bud’s special gifts was regularly visiting patients in the
hospital and lending his support, knowledge and caring to those who were
facing the uncertainties of cancer. Bud held many positions throughout
his life, with his 27 years in the Engineering Department at Fanny Allen
Hospital being the most rewarding. He loved playing golf, travelling,
and was an enthusiastic fan of the St. Michael’s College basketball
team. Bud had an incredible zest for life, an optimistic outlook, a
unique sense of humor and will be greatly missed by his family and
friends. He is survived by his wife Susan, of Williston; son Stephen and
his wife, Jennifer of Irasberg; son Dana and his wife Rose, of Milton;
daughter Laurie of East Middlebury; daughter Suzanne and her husband
Floyd of Albemarle, NC; son B. Eric and his wife Dawne, of Middlebury;
daughter Carolyn and her husband Allen of Hinesburg; twenty
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bud is also survived by two
sisters, Eileen Myers and Gloria Myers, both of Burlington; a brother,
Norman Myers of Clearwater, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He also
leaves his mother-in-law, Carol and sister-in-law, Michelle of
Ferrisburg; sister-in-law Sharon and her husband Bob and nephew Sean of
Shelburne; sister-in-law Nancy and her husband Warren, of Asheville, NC;
and sister-in-law Rosalie Myers of Essex Center. Calling hours will be
held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9,
2001 at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex
Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 10, 2001 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Rte 2,
Williston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bud’s memory may be made
to the Vermont Cancer Society, Chittenden Unit, 150 Kennedy Drive, South
Burlington, VT 05403, or the International Association of Laryngectomees,
8900 Thornton Road, Box 99391, Stockton, CA 95209
ALBURG — John St. Peter
....show
died March 7, 2001, in Vermont Respite House in Williston after a
valiant battle with cancer. He was the son of the late John E. and Adele
C. St. Peter. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his two
wives, Norma Reed St. Peter and Joyce Vantine Hartman St. Peter; his
twin brother, Joseph; and one child. He is survived by a brother and his
wife, Curtis and Alice St. Peter of Burlington; and good friends Robert
White and family, his son and caretaker; good friends Dwight and Maria
Aseltine of Burlington and Flora Bell of Grand Isle. Special thanks to
Judy Ayers and Joanne Pomar. John retired from the U.S. Army as a
command sergeant major in 1985 and retired from the Vermont Department
of Health in 1990. After retirement, he volunteered at the hospital and
Alburg public schools, Champlain Island Parent-Child Center, Island
Arts, and worked for eight years in the post office in North Hero, which
he enjoyed dearly. There will be no public services. Later in the year
there may be a memorial service. Gifts in his honor may be given to the
Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Arrangements are by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St.,
Burlington.
BARRE TOWN — Donald
Ladd Smith
....show , 76, of Windy Wood Road and owner of Windy Wood Orchard, died
Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in the Central Vermont Medical Center in
Berlin. Born May 20, 1924, in Barre, he was the son of Donald W. and
Freda (Ladd) Smith. He graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre,
Class of 1942; and from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in
1946 with a bachelor of science degree. He attended the American College
of Life Underwriters and became a Chartered Life Underwriter in 1966. In
1967, he obtained a Pension Planning Certificate. Oct. 11, 1947, he
married Ruth Reynolds in Northampton, Mass. Following their marriage,
they had always lived in Barre Town. In 1961, Mr. Smith founded the
Smith Insurance Agency, retiring in 1988 after selling the agency. From
1959 to 1962, he was the Vermont state director of the Federal Housing
Administration and served on the Vermont Council of Farm Cooperatives as
executive secretary from 1949 to 1971. Since 1951, he had been on the
board of directors of the Cooperative Insurance Company of Middlebury
and president of the Farmers Cooperative Insurance Company of Middlebury
since 1973. He had been the owner-operator of the Windy Wood Orchard
since 1969, assisted by his son, Donald ""Sandy” Smith. Mr.
Smith began his government service as a page in the Vermont State state
Senate in 1937 and went on to serve as a Vermont state senator from
Washington County for 22 years. He also was active in Barre Town
government, serving as a moderator for 30 years, a justice of the peace
since 1950, and a selectman from 1993 to 1996. He was also a former
member of the Vermont state Board of Education and the Vermont Civil
Defense Board. In February 2000, the Secretary of State honored Mr.
Smith for more than 50 years of service to Barre Town. He had been the
executive secretary for the Vermont state Republican party, helped
organize the Vermont Young Republican Club of which he was a former
chairman, served for eight years as finance chairman for the Vermont
Republican Committee, was a member of the Vermont state Republican
Committee, the Washington County Republican Committee, where he had
served as chairman, and the Barre Town Republican Committee. Mr. Smith
was a member of the Barre Congregational Church since 1939. Other
memberships included the Barre Rotary Club, of which he was president;
the Cobble Hill Grange, of which he was Past Master, a member of state
and national Granges, the Barre Elks Lodge 1535, a charter member of the
Barre Junior Chamber of Commerce, a member and former director of the
Vermont Farm Bureau, a member and past president of the Washington
County Farm Bureau, and a lobbyist for the Vermont state Grange and Farm
cooperatives. He was also a life member of the Granite Mason Lodge 35
and belonged to the Square and Compass Club and the Vermont Children’s
Aid Society, of which he was on the board of directors. Besides his
wife, survivors include a son, Donald R. ""Sandy” Smith of
Barre Town; a daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters, Rebecca Ruth
Miracle and her husband, Stephen, and Brittany and Halen Miracle, all of
East Montpelier; a sister, Caroline Sprague and her husband, Sherman of
Montpelier; a brother, Chandler L. smith and his wife, Jean, of
Kinderhook, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will
be held in the Barre Congregational Church on Saturday, March 10, 2001,
at 2:00 p.m. Later interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Barre. There
are no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to
Spaulding School Project for the Vermont Historical Center, 109 State
St., Montpelier, VT 05609. Services are under the direction of the
Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.
CAZENOVIA, NY — Robert
Jeffrey ‘Robbie" Wester
....show , 26, of Wellington Drive, Cazenovia,NY,
died Wednesday, March 7, 2001 in his home. Born in Gloversville, Robbie
had lived in Cazenovia for 11 years. He graduated from Cazenovia High
School and SUNY, Morrisville. He had been employed for the past five
years as a machinist with Continental Cordage Company, Cazenovia Robbie
was a member of the Cazenovia United Methodist Church. He was an avid
skier. He is survived by his parents Robert and Sherry (Anthony) Wester;
his sister, Beth Lynne Ratsep of Burlington; his maternal grandmother,
Stella Carter Anthony of Binghamton, NY and his companion, Kerry Ann
Quinn of Syracuse. He is also survived by his nieces, Taylor Beth and
Paige Lynn Ratsep; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will
be at 12:00 Sunday, March 11, 2001 at the Richard F. Ayer Funeral Home,
Cazenovia. Spring burial will be in Grennlawn Cemetery, New Hartford.
Calling hours will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday March 10, 2001.
Memorial donations in Robbie’s name may be made to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation, 2 Mony Plaza, Syracuse, NY 13202.
BURLINGTON — Robert Jerome Lawrence
....show , 90, of Burlington died in Burlington Health and
Rehabilitation Center on March 8, 2001. He was born in Burlington on
Sept. 25, 1910, the son of Joseph and Delia (Courcy) Lawrence. He was
married to Cecilia L. Allard, who predeceased him May 9, 1971. He was in
the U.S. Army during world War II, serving in Europe with the 69th
Infantry at the Battle of the Bulge. Bob was the manager of LaBarge
Flower Shop. He was a member of St. Joseph parish, serving as an usher
for many years. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob
served as chief timekeeper for the Pomeroy Gardens Athletic Association
until his retirement from that organization in 1990. He faithfully
carried out his duties for nearly 30 years. His chief responsibility was
to call a close successfully and precisely to the annual Turkey Bowl
Classic. Bob is survived by two sons, Gordon Lawrence and his wife,
Paulette, of South Burlington, and the Rev. James Lawrence of Rutland; a
sister, Mrs. Maurice J. (Monica) Bertrand of Burlington; a
sister-in-law, Mrs. E Allen ""Billie” Lawrence of Sparks,
Neb.; two grandsons, Jeffrey Lawrence of Milwaukee, and Thomas of
Burlington; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five
brothers, Dr. A. Byron Lawrence, Dr. Paul Lawrence, E. Allen, A. Mark,
and Donald Lawrence; and five sisters, Frances LaBarge, Jeanne Ferrier,
Irene Brotherton, Ruth Marie Lawrence, and Dorothy Bonnette. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with interment to follow in New Mount Calvary
Cemetery. Friends may call at the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85
N. Winooski Ave., on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Arrangements are by Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Directors.
GRAND ISLE — Geraldine
P. Root
....show , 69, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 8, 2001, at her home in
Grand Isle. Mrs. Root was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Burlington, the
daughter of Solomon and Mary (Harris) Reuschel. She was married for more
than 44 years to Arthur Root, who survives her. Geraldine was a member
of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grand Isle. She had been employed by
the city of Burlington. In addition to her husband, Arthur, she is
survived by a son, Charles Root Sr. of Milton; a grandson, Charles Root
Jr. of Milton; a granddaughter, Cheryl Duncan of Kent, Wash.; a brother,
Raymond Reuschel of Burlington; sisters Betty Blanchard of Burlington,
and Doris Gordon and Joyce Lafountain, both of Essex Junction; and many
uncles, aunts and cousins. She was predeceased by brothers Charles and
Howard Reuschel. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 13, at
10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grand Isle by the Rev.
Philip Brannon. Burial will be in Grand Isle Cemetery in the spring.
Visiting hours will be held Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00
p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home located at 237 Route 7 South, Milton.
BURLINGTON — Clara
Elizabeth (Dow) Zeno
....show , 82, of Burlington died peacefully, surrounded by
her family, Thursday, March 8, 2001, at her home. She was born in
Brandon on April 14, 1918, the daughter of the late John and Alvur (Baslow)
Dow. Clara was a dedicated member of the Burlington community. She was a
volunteer since 1983 with the Champlain Senior Center, working as a
nutrition program assistant. Clara also volunteered at several nursing
home, taking residents to bingo, delivering Meals on Wheels and
assisting in various ways with her church, the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception in Burlington. She was a member of the V.F.W.
Ladies Auxiliary, Howard Plant Post 782 and the American Legion
Auxiliary of Waterbury, Harry N. Cutting Post 0059. She is survived by a
son, Frederick J. Zeno of Waterbury; three daughters, Carlene Coburn of
Burlington, Betty Gerald Badore of Greenfield, Mass., and May Hnath and
her husband, Hubert Hartwell, of Northfield, Mass.; 18 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Main of Arizona; and several
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Henry
Zeno, in 1960; a son, Edmund Zeno, in 1977; a brother, Edmund Dow, in
1977; and a brother, Earl Dow, in 1994. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated Monday, March 12, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be held in
the spring in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. There will be no visiting
hours. For those who wish, donations may be made in Clara’s memory to
Camp Tara, 351 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. Arrangements are by
Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401..
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Normand J. ""Tiger” Bouffard
....show , 68, of
South Burlington died peacefully March 9, 2001, surrounded by his loving
family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Normand was born Aug. 18,
1932, in Winooski, the son of Joseph and Lucille (Prive) Bouffard. He
attended Cathedral High School, from which he graduated in 1952. Upon
his graduation, he briefly attended Johnson State College, which he left
to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, serving from
1952 to 1956. Following his discharge from the Marine Corps, Normand
felt that he should dedicate his life to the military, at which time he
enlisted in the Vermont Air National Guard, serving from 1956 to 1976.
He married the love of his life, Margaret Mary Free, on May 12, 1956.
During his 20-year career in the Air Guard, Normand obtained the rank of
master sergeant/first sergeant. He was awarded the Meritorious Service
Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal and many other meritorious awards
and decorations. Normand was devoted to his troops, always being there
in their time of need. His leadership abilities were respected by many.
Normand was a dedicated athlete. He played baseball, softball, football,
basketball, pool, table tennis and bowled. As many know, he was a great
athlete giving his heart in all he played and loved. Fishing and
watching his children endure and excel in sports brought him a great
deal of joy. He also had a love of music and being outdoors. He was a
loving, caring and devoted husband and family man. There are many ways
to describe Normand: loving, patient, gracious, loyal, proud, strong and
very supportive to family and friends. Normand leaves his beloved and
devoted wife of 45 years, Margaret of South Burlington; his mother,
Lucille Bouffard of Burlington; his twin brother, Roland Joseph Bouffard
and his wife, Estelle, of Colchester, and brother John Bouffard and his
wife, Mary, of South Hero. He leaves five children, whom he dearly loved
and cared about: his daughter, Jane Marie Wilkes of Burlington, David
Joseph Bouffard Sr. of South Burlington, Patrick Charles Bouffard of
South Burlington and Yvonne (Bouffard) Nadeau of Williston, Beverly Ann
Bourgault and her husband, Lonny, of South Burlington, and Joseph
Normand Bouffard and his wife, Jennifer Jean Bouffard of South
Burlington; his grandchildren, David Normand Bouffard Jr. of South
Burlington, Nathaniel Keiser Bouffard of Burlington, Michelle and
Katherine Bourgault of South Burlington, Courtney and Hannah Wilkes of
Alaska, Nicole and Jennifer Bouffard of Virginia; and many nieces,
nephews, friends and family members. He was predeceased by his father,
Joseph David Bouffard; an uncle, Roland Prive; and two granddaughters,
Christy Lee Bourgault, on Dec. 31, 1997, and Sara Margaret Bouffard, who
passed away Feb. 28, 2001. Sara and her grandfather spent 15 years
together. Sara was her grandfather’s ""Little Bunty.” Sara
always kept a twinkle in her grandfather’s eyes. Normand will be set to
rest beside his granddaughters, Christy and Sara. ""Semper Fi
and Esprit de Corps.” A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John Vianney Church in
South Burlington with burial and full military honors in Resurrection
Park Cemetery. Visiting hours are today from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Corbin
and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The American Cancer Society, New
England Division Inc., 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602-3021.
MONTPELIER — Gerald Michael Collins
....show , 78, died Friday March 9, 2001, in the Vermont
Veterans Hospital in White River Junction, following a brief illness. He
was born and raised on the family farm in Richmond and was one Timothy
and Lenora (Reynolds) Collins ten children. He graduated with honors
from Richmond High School. Gerald was in the US Army during WWII and
served in the Pacific Theatre. He held many jobs with various
construction and trucking firms throughout the state. Gerald is survived
by two daughters, Mary Ellen Trask and her husband Francis of Waterbury;
Carol Collins and her husband Lynn Mannon of Greenville, TN; his son
Michael Collins and wife Michaella of Burlington; ten grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased his
son, Robert Collins in 1999, four sisters and five brothers. A graveside
service will be held in Holy Rosary Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Waterbury Area Food Shelf, 57
S. Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676. Gifford Funeral Service, 22 Depot
Street, Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.
HIGHGATE SPRINGS — Marie Jeanne Gagne
....show , 87, died Friday, March 9, 2001, in Holiday House
nursing facility. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at 10 a.m. from St. Louis Church, Lamkin
Street, Highgate Center. Interment will follow in the Gagne family lot
in St. Louis Cemetery Highgate Center. Friends may call at the Kidder
Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, from
7:00 to 00 p.m.
BURLINGTON — Joseph
Hamilton Hayes
....show , 33, of the Kaska Indian band of Yukon Territory, Canada,
died unexpectedly Friday, March 9, 2001, at his home in Burlington. He
was born in Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, on Dec. 10, 1967, the son of
the late Emma (Allick) Hayes. He came to Vermont in 1993 and was
employed with Cote Contractors in Williston. Joseph is survived by his
partner, Darla Cota and her daughter, Ashley Cota, of Burlington; two
children, Amanda Hayes and Christopher Hayes of Yukon Territory; seven
brothers and sisters, Gordon Hayes and his wife, Tracy, of South
Burlington, Dorothy Hayes, James Hayes, Emma Hayes, Ira Hayes, Melody
Hayes, and Phillip Hayes, all of Yukon Territory; and three nieces. He
was predeceased by his grandfather, Amos Allick, chief of the Kaska
Indian band. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2001,
at noon in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski, with the
Rev. Michael Kriesel officiating. A visiting hour will begin at 11:00
a.m. until the services begin. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Spectrum Youth and Family Services, 31
Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. These contributions will be used to
help treat youths for alcohol abuse and other problems.
NEW HAVEN — Richard
Earl Hayes
....show , 37, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family,
Friday, March 9, 2001. He was born in Middlebury on November 11, 1963,
the son of Ralph S. Sr. and Margaret D. (Devoid) Hayes. Richard attended
schools in Middlebury and was a graduate of Middlebury Union High
School. He had worked on the Devoid family egg farm in Salisbury and
later on the dairy farm in Middlebury. He worked for the Vermont Highway
Department at the New Haven garage for six years. Sept. 22, 1990, he was
married to Judy Morse, daughter of Cecil and Ramona Morse, in Ripton.
For the last 13 years, Richard worked for MacIntyre Fuels in Middlebury
as a petroleum equipment technician. Richard was a devoted member of the
Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department, having served as captain for 20
years. He loved to hunt and fish, he was a NASCAR racing fan and enjoyed
camping with friends and family. Most of all, he loved being with his
two children. Surviving are his wife Judy; his daughter, Allison; and
his son, Brian, of New Haven; his mother, Margaret; a brother, Ralph
Hayes Jr. and his wife, Pattie, of Middlebury; a sister, Louise
Patterson and her husband, Robert, of Middlebury; his mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Cecil and Ramona Morse of Ripton; a brother-in-law,
Daniel Morse and his wife, Melinda, of New Haven; and several nieces.
His father, Ralph Hayes Sr., predeceased him in July 1994. Funeral
services will be held Monday at 10:00 in the New Haven Congregational
Church. The Rev. Margaret Wright, pastor, will officiate. Graveside
committal services and burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in New
Haven. A reception will follow in the American Legion hall in
Middlebury. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in
Sanderson Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset St.,
South Burlington, VT 05403; or the Hayes Family Fund, c/o National Bank
of Middlebury, 30 Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753.
ESSEX JUNCTION — Lydia Mary MacCauley
....show , 95, of Essex Junction died Friday, March 9, 2001,
in the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in
Paquettville, New Brunswick, on Oct. 17, 1905, the daughter of Romain
and Theotiste (Dugas) Theriault. She was educated in local schools and
moved to Tupper Lake, N.Y., at an early age. Dec 21, 1925, she was
married in St. Alphonsus Church in Tupper Lake to William E. MacCauley.
They moved to Lake Delta, N.Y., and Lydia worked in the defense plants
in Rome, N.Y., during World War II. They moved back to Tupper Lake in
1945, and she retired from Camp Otterbrook in Sabbattis, N.Y., in 1975.
Her husband, William, predeceased her Aug. 6, 1993, and in 1994 she
moved to the home of her daughter in Essex Junction. She was a
communicant of St. Alphonsus parish in Tupper Lake and of Holy Family
parish in Essex Junction. She was a member of St. John’s Society, St.
Anne’s Society, the V.F.W. Auxiliary and was a volunteer at Sunmount V.A.
Hospital for 20 years. She is survived by three children, Alva Caron of
Niagara Falls, N.Y., Gertrude and her husband, Arthur Otis, of Essex
Junction, and William and his wife, Pat MacCauley, of Virginia; 13
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a son-in-law, Andrew Caron,
in October 2000. There will be no visiting hours, and a Memorial Mass
will be celebrated at a later date. Those who wish may make
contributions in her memory to the Burlington Health and Rehab Center,
300 Pearl St., Burlington, VT 05401. Arrangements are by the Ready
Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction.
NEW BERN, N.C. — Viola Klockert Smith
....show , 90, died March 9, 2001, in Craven Regional Medical
Center. She was the wife of William A. Smith and the mother of Virginia
Hall of Raleigh, N.C., and Robert A. Smith of Shepherdstown, W. Va. She
is also survived by three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Smith was born March
3, 1911, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She attended Hunter College in New York. She
held various positions in Vermont state government including secretary
to the Secretary of Administration and executive secretary of Vermont
Racing Commission. She was a life member of the National Association of
State Racing commissioners. She retired to River Bend, N.C., in 1978 and
was treasurer of the River Bend Garden Club for many years. She was a
member of Garber United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith was an avid oil
painter for the past 20 years. The family will receive friends Sunday,
March 11, 2001, at 305 Lakemere Drive in River Bend from 7:00 to 9:00
p.m. In memory of Viola Smith, memorial contributions may be made to
Alzheimer’s Foundation, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 400 Oberlin
Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, NC 27605-1351; or the American Diabetes
Association, North Carolina Affiliate Inc., 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite
125, Raleigh, NC 27604-1043. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home,
New Bern, N.C.
WEYBRIDGE — Dr. Edward W. Stefaniak
....show , age 90, a noted educator in Vermont, died
Wednesday, March 9, 2001 in Middlebury. He was born May 18, 1910, in
Webster, MA, the son of Michael Stefaniak and Mary (Makowski) Stefaniak,
both of Poland. Edward attended Middlebury College, graduating with the
class of 1933, where he met and married his first wife, Hazel (Brown)
Stefaniak. While employed by Middlebury High School, he volunteered for
the US Army from 1944 to 1946 and returned to teach in Alburg, assuming
the Principalship. Following his time in Alburg, he served long-term in
Stowe schools, rising to Superintendent of Schools. In that capacity, he
initiated programs such as school skiing and his TV science show, where
he was dubbed "Mr. Science." Ed’s last teaching experience was
a lengthy professorship at Johnson State College. He retired there in
1976 and moved back to Middlebury, always continuing his interest in
sports, family, golf, gardening, astronomy and the Lupus Foundation. He
also met and married his present wife, Glenellen (Hawthorne) Stefaniak.
Sadly, Ed was predeceased by his first wife Hazel in 1968, and his only
son David in 1993, as well as eleven siblings. Surviving of the latter
is Victor Stefaniak Sr. of Webster MA; also still living are his second
wife Glenellen; his daughter-in-law Jean (Stefaniak) Lash; two
granddaughters, Kellie and Kristen Stefaniak; and several nieces and
nephews. He will be fondly remembered by family, former students, and
friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Edward at St. Mary’s
Church, Middlebury, at a time to be announced in the spring. Interment
will follow in Shoreham. In lieu of flowers, Ed would have been pleased
by small contributions in his name to Johnson State College, Johnson, VT 05656
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Beauzetta "Bobbi" Roberts Bryant
....show declared victory after a yearlong struggle
with cancer and went to be with her Father on Saturday, March 10, 2001.
She was born in Burlington on July 2, 1933, the daughter of Richard and
Eva (Gorton) Roberts. Bobbi attended schools in the Burlington area and
was a graduate of Burlington High School. She completed many courses of
study pertaining to substance abuse counseling and and was instrumental
in the creation of the Vermont state CRASH program.. Bobbi was the
Chittenden County coordinator of Project CRASH for many years. She was a
CRASH group leader with Howard Mental Health until her retirement in
September 1986. In 1985, she was the recipient of the Alan Buckland
Award for distinguished service in the field of substance abuse
prevention and treatment in Vermont. Upon retirement, she and her
husband, Rod, traveled extensively and spent winters in Sarasota, Fla.,
where she had many friends. She continued to be active after retirement
in the substance abuse field and spent her last healthy day conducting
interviews at Howard Mental Health Services. Bobbi became heavily
involved in genealogy after her retirement. Some of her happiest times
were spent with Jane Roberts, one of her genealogy partners, in
""hunting dead relatives.” She also was very involved in her
grandsons’ lives and enjoyed her family’s company immensely. Bobbi was a
member of the Genealogical Society of Vermont, National Society of
Daughters of the American Revolution, Green Mountain Chapter of DAR,
Daughters of 1812, Daughters of the Union Veterans, Vermont Society of
Colonial Dames, and Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. She was a member of
the Faith United Methodist Church in South Burlington and an associate
member of the Old Miakka Methodist Church in Old Miakka, Fla. Bobbi is
survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Roderick; her daughter, Demi
and her husband, Hank Fischer; three grandsons, Joe, Tom, and Nick
Fischer; and her mother, Eva Ladue; a brother, David Roberts and his
wife, Jane; a sister-in-law, Barbara and her husband, Wayne Bissonette
as well as her special foster daughter, Gabe Boutin and her husband,
Andrew and his son, Eliott. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts,
cousins, and many, many friends. She will be missed by two special
animals–her cat, Baby Kitty; and her granddog, Quentin. She was
predeceased by her father, Richard, in 1963. Visiting hours will be
Tuesday, March 13, 2001, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at
Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. A
memorial service will be held in Faith United Methodist Church, 899
Dorset St., South Burlington, on Wednesday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her
memory to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset St., South Burlington,
VT 05403. Committal will be at the convenience of the family
ORLEANS — Fredrick A.
Croteau
....show , 92, of Cross Street, Orleans, passed away at his home Saturday,
March 10, 2001. He was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 2, 1908, the son of
Alphonse and Lydia (Larose) Croteau. Fred started Croteau’s Auto Parts
in 1948 and operated it until 1978 when he sold it to his son, Robert.
Although he enjoyed his retirement, he continued to work until he died.
Fred was a member of St. Theresa’s Church, a 4th degree member of the
Knights of Columbus, Newport Gibbons Assembly No.1157, and an honorary
life and charter member of the Knights of Columbus Barton Bishop Ryan
Council No. 2933 and Orleans St. Theresa’s and St. John Vianney Council
No. 7763. He was a former member of the Orleans Fire Department. April
19, 1948, Fred married the former Yvette Chainey, who survives him.
Besides his wife, Yvette, he is also survived by his children, Leo
Croteau and his fiancee, Sheila Turner, of East Albany, Albert Croteau
and his wife, Nancy, of Lyndon Center, Alice Cassell and her husband,
Rick, of Bishop, Calif., Robert Croteau and his wife, Joyce, of Orleans,
and Irene Hinsdale and her husband, Clark Jr., of Charlotte; his
grandchildren, Leo Croteau, Fredrick Croteau, Kelly Croteau-Bartlett,
Celina Croteau, Ethan Croteau, Nathaniel Gratz, Danielle Gratz, Stacy
Croteau, Alfred Croteau, Phillip Croteau, Jacob Hinsdale, and Laura
Hinsdale; his brother, William Croteau of Bossier City La.; his sisters,
Maria Dumas of Granby, Quebec, Rachel Connely of Thiels, N.Y., and Doris
Harlan of Garnerville, N.Y., seven great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Claude, in 1918;
and a sister, Blanche Colleware, in 1999. Friends may call at the
Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on Wednesday March 14, 2001,
from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Theresa’s Catholic Church
in Orleans with the Rev. Thomas Bransfield and the Rev. James Mattison
officiating. Spring interment will take place in St. Theresa’s Cemetery
in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Fred’s memory may be
made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485,
Williston, VT 05495. Arrangements are by the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home
ESSEX JUNCTION — Andre John ‘AJ’ Duquette
....show went with the Angels on his birthdate, March
10, 2001. AJ is survived by his parents Ann Marie (St.Amour) and Darick
Duquette; his grandparents Pierre A. and Linda Duquette of Essex
Junction; grandfather John R. St. Amour of Winooski, his great
grandmother Simone Duquette; his uncles and aunts David and Jamie
Duquette of South Burlington; Jay and Duffy St. Amour of Alburg; Kenneth
and Dena St. Amour of Swanton, and his cousins, Brittany, Devon and
Garrett Duquette, and Brianne and Matthieu St. Amour. He was predeceased
by his grandmother, Shirley St. Amour. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Friday, March 16, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Holy Family
Catholic Church, Lincoln Street, Essex Junction In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be made to the Neo Natal Unit c/oFletcher
Allen Healthcare, 111 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05401
ELMORE — Robert
Stanton Ireland
....show , 82, passed away at his home in Elmore on Saturday,
March 10, 2001. He was born in Lewiston, Maine, on Sept. 3, 1918, the
son of the late Mr. Elwood Frances and Mrs. Francis (Garcelon) Ireland.
Robert spent his childhood in Newport. He received his graduate degree
from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. He met Barbara Kendall at the
college and married her in 1940. He later received his doctorate in
education from Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. He taught in the
public school system in Bradford and later became a superintendent in
Auburn, Maine; Concord and Peabody, Mass., and Hins- dale, Ill. He was a
""lifelong educator.” In 1983, he retired to Elmore with his
wife, Barbara. He was a trustee of the Stowe Community Church and was a
town lister for many years for the town of Elmore. He also served in the
U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II. In addition to his academic
achievements, he was also very athletic and loved the outdoors. He was
an avid skier and was a member of the 70+ Ski Club, was a cross-country
skier and also a ski jumper. In the summers, he loved to sail and
enjoyed working with wood, building his house in Elmore, where he proved
himself to be an accomplished woodworker. Robert is survived by his
beloved wife of 60 years, Barbara; his sons, Robert S. Ireland Jr. of
Groton, Mass., and Gerald Ireland of Norwich; his daughter, Elizabeth
Ireland Dufresne of Glenville, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren; a brother, Elwood Jr. of Connecticut and Florida;
and a sister, Leslie of Reno, Nev. He was predeceased by a brother,
Richard. There will be a memorial service Tuesday, March 13, in the
Stowe Community Church at 1:00 p.m. with a reception following the
service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Robert’s name to the Stowe Community Church, Stowe, VT 05672; or the
Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements are in the care of Stafford Funeral
Home, Stowe.
WILLISTON — Virginia
E. ‘Ginny’ Salter
....show , 75, of Williston, passed away suddenly after a short
illness in Fletcher Allen Health Care on Saturday March 10, 2001. She
was born in Randolph on June 25, 1925, the daughter of the late Clyde
and Mildred Estabrook. Ginny attended Castleton Normal School. She was
an elementary school teacher for 33 years, having taught in Braintree,
Randolph, Barre, Bethel and Williston. The last 19 years of her teaching
career was spent at the Williston Central School. She was a member of
the Williston Federated Church. Her greatest joys were being with her
family, working in her many flower gardens, and she will be most
remembered for her love of quilting. She served as president of the
Green Mountain Quilter’s Guild for two years and was program chair for
three years. She served as a volunteer at Northfield’s annual Quilt Show
for several years as well as other local quilt shows. She also taught
quilting classes to many Champlain Valley quilters. She was predeceased
by her first husband D. Robert Dumas in 1952. She is survived by Robert,
her husband of 43 years; her son Steven Dumas and his wife Constance,
her daughters, Roberta Dumas of Jericho; Karen Jackson and husband Larry
of England; Robin Lewin and husband Morrie of Mass; stepdaughters Gloria
Sandstrom and her husband John of MD; and Geraldine Mattison of
Bennington; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ginny is
also survived by thee sisters, Donna Harrington of South Royalton,
Shirley Hood of Williston, and Patricia DeRose of Morrisville; a
brother, Robert Estabrok of White River Junction; as well as several
nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a memorial service on
Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Williston Federated Church
with a reception following. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Ginny’s memory to the Williston
Federated Church or the American Heart Association. Gifford Funeral
Srevice in Richmond is in charge of the arrangements
ESSEX — Hervey Buell
Whitten
....show , 91, of Essex died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in the Burlington
Health and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. He was
born Oct. 3, 1909, in Essex, the son of the late George and Ila (Nealy)
Whitten. He attended school at the former Essex Classical Institute.
Hervey was a farmer in Essex for most of his working life. He greatly
enjoyed driving a school bus for the town of Essex. In later years, he
enjoyed driving a taxi for Earl Benway of Burlington for several years.
He enjoyed living at Whitcomb Woods in Essex Junction prior to entering
the nursing home. He is survived by his wive of 68 years, Hazel (Irish)
Whitten; his children, Raymond and his wife, Charlotte, of Essex, Donald
and his wife, Mary, of Essex, Beverly Ledrich and her husband, Robert,
of Tennessee, Barbara Graves of Williston; daughter-in-law Lenore
Whitten of Essex; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and nieces
and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Bernard; and by
a sister, Glenna Matthews. Funeral services will be held Monday, March
12, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel.
Burial will be in the spring in Cloverdale Cemetery in Underhill. those
who wish may make contributions in his memory to Essex Rescue Squad,
P.O. Box 124, Essex nction, VT 05453. Visiting hours will be held Sunday
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel,
68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction
SHELBURNE — Peter Zilliacus
....show , 77, died of pancreatic
cancer on March 10, 2001 in Wake Robin Life Care Retirement Community in
Shelburne, VT, where he had resided since 1996. Peter was born in
Hindhead England to Finnish parents Laurin and Ulla Zilliacus, on June
28, 1923. He was raised and educated in Helsinki, Finland as a member of
the Swedish speaking minority population. Peter’s education was
interrupted by World War II, as he was forced to enlist in the Finnish
Army in 1941 to serve on the Russian Front. In 1944 he and his family
managed to escape to Sweden, and in 1946 they emigrated to the USA where
Peter worked in the Foreign Loan Dept of the Irving Trust Company in New
York City. In 1947, he married Lillian Rice and adopted her young
daughter, Marjorie. The life of a commuter did not agree with Peter, so
a chance weekend visit to a family friend in Vermont offered him new
possibilities. In 1948, he became the hired man on a chicken farm in
West Townshend, owned by Robert Johnson. Chickens turned out to be no
more fulfilling than banking, so in 1949, he and his wife opened the
River Bend Inn in Newfane, where Peter found his vocation in cooking.
From 1955 to 1959, the family lived in Stockholm, Sweden, where Peter
co-owned and managed the Ziba Grill Bar, closely observing the
techniques of the French and Swiss chefs at the restaurant. Upon the
family’s return to Vermont, he spent some years searching for the right
property, finally opening The Hermitage in West Dover in 1962, where his
cooking talents blossomed. He was one of the pioneers in bringing fine
quisine to the area, introducing many people to classic dishes and wines
and properly cooked fresh vegetables. During these years , he also
served on the Board of Listers, the Planning Commission of the town of
Dover, and the Windham Regional Planning Commission. He saw first-hand
how uncontrolled development led to the pollution and decimation of the
natural resources of the state he so dearly loved. He was an early
supporter of the environmental legislation resulting in Act 250 and of
the Vermont Travel Information Council. In 1969, he retired from the
restaurant business, moved to Brattleboro and devoted the rest of his
life to environmental causes and political activism. He served on the
District Environmental Commission 2 from 1970-1977. For a number of
years, he worked as a bookkeeper and tax preparer, specializing in
non-profit organizations. He often volunteered his cooking talents at
fundraising events for causes dear to his heart, thus combining his
different interests. Upon his move to Wake Robin, he continued his
involvement in Bernie Sanders’ campaigns; the Progressive Party of
Vermont; and becoming an active board member of the Vermont Natural
Resources Council. Peter was a quiet, unassuming man who devoted many
years to serving the state of Vermont. He received many awards,
including the 1996 Governor’s Certificate of Merit for 28 years of
public service, a Certificate of Merit from the Connecticut River
Watershed Council and the Earth Day 2000 Environmental Stewardship Award
presented by Senator James Jeffords.He loved to travel, and sought out
the best places to eat wherever he went. He was an avid XC skier,
travelling all over New England and Quebec to find challenging terrain.
Sailing on Lake Champlain was one of his summer delights. He became
known at Wake Robin for a series of dinners that he put on for 6 people
at a time in his small apartment, and spent many happy hours developing
recipes and menus. He was a friend and mentor to people from all walks
of life, During his final weeks, he was amazed and immensely gratified
at the outpouring of love and friendship expressed by so many who had
come in contact with him. He is survived by his former wife, Lillian,
who suffers from dementia and lives at The Arbors, Shelburne; a daughter
and son-in-law, Marjorie and Malcolm Wright of Marlboro; two grandsons,
Ian Wright of Dallas, and Shaun Wright of Seattle, a great-grandaughter
Melanie Wright of Dallas; 2 nieces and a nephew in Finland and cousins
in Finland and the US. At Peter’s request, there will be no funeral
services, but the family will plan a Celebration of Life at a later
date. Contributions in Peter’s name may be made to the Vermont Natural
Resources Council, 9 Bailey Avenue Montpelier, VT 05602 or to Hospice/VNA,
1110 Prim Road, Ste 1, Colchester, VT 05446
BURLINGTON — George Palmer Battaline
....show , 73, of 3 Cathedral Square and formerly of New
Britain, Conn., died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health
Care. He was born in Hartford, Conn., on Jan. 10, 1928, the son of
Palmer and Louise (Lucia) Battaline. He served his country in the U.S.
Army following World War II. He worked for many years at Emhart in
Windsor, Conn., retiring in 1985. George played the saxophone and was a
former member of the New Britain Musicians Union and the Hartford
Musicians Union. He is survived by a son, Robert P. and his wife, Janice
Battaline, of Essex; two grandchildren, Lisa and John Battaline, also of
Essex; a close friend, Linda Goulette of Burlington; a sister-in-law,
Esther Battaline of New Britain; and a niece, Carol White of
Wallingford, Conn. He also leaves his many friends at Cathedral Square,
with whom he shared his music. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard
Battaline, on Thursday, March 7, 2001. A graveside service will be held
Thursday, March 15, 2001, in St. Mary’s Cemetery in New Britain. Those
who wish may make contributions in his memory to 3 Cathedral Square
Residents Activities Fund, 3 Cathedral Square, Burlington,,VT 05402.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Ready
Funeral Home North Chapel, 934 North Ave., Burlington.
GAINESVILLE, Fla — Mary Browne
....show , age 84 of Gainesville, FL passed away Sunday, March 11,
2001 at the Hospice House in Gainesville, FL. She was born in 1917 in
St. Albans. Mary was a retired school teacher and homemaker. She was a
member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She had been a member of
the PEO Chapter AP in Gainesville, and a member of the United Methodist
Women. She is survived by her granddaughters, Laura Anson of Seattle WA;
Donna Newman of Apopka, FL; Kimberly Browne of Gainesville, FL; Allison
McNeely of Nashville TN; her sisters, Helen Cleary of Colchester CT;
Barbara Allen of South Carolina; and Beverly Darby; and one brother Ivan
Fifield from Naples, FL. She is also survived by seven
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be
Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the Atrium in Gainesville with
the Rev. Dan Johnson presiding. An additional memorial service will be
held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sarasota, FL on Monday, March
26, 2001. Burial will be under the direction of the family.
L
DAVENPORT, Fla./Winooski — Linwood K. ""Lin” Conner Jr.
....show , 56,
of Winooski and Davenport, Fla., died at his Florida home Sunday, March
11, 2001, after a courageous battle with heart disease. Lin was born in
Augusta, Maine on June 21, 1944, the son of Linwood K. Conner Sr. and
Violet Conner. Lin was married to Nancy Pecor Maxfield on May 8, 1978,
in Colchester. He was an electrician for many years, having worked at
Burlington Electric and R & L Electric. He was a member of the IBEU.
He also worked at the Vermont Air Guard as a jet engine technician. Lin
served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wasp aircraft carrier on the
Gemini Recovery Team. Line was a member of the American Legion and the
Winooski RVA. During the 1970s, Lin was a volunteer for Colchester Fire
and Rescue. Lin was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.
Lin enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. His yearly deer camp trips
were especially happy times. He loved fishing on Lake Champlain and in
Maine. He loved camping with family and friends. He will leave us with
many memories of the special times we have all shared with him. He will
be missed dearly. Lin is survived by his wife, Nancy Maxfield Conner of
Winooski and Davenport; three sons, Mark Conner of Naples, Fla., Brett
Conner and Bobbi Jo of Williston, and Randy Maxfield and his wife, Karyn,
of Colchester; a daughter, Kristen Maxfield of West Palm Beach, Fla.;
five grandchildren, Kyle and Nicole Conner and Derrick, Kennedy and
Randy Maxfield; and his mother, Violet Conner of Burlington. He is also
survived by a brother, Raymond Conner Sr. and his wife, Karlene, of St.
Albans; an uncle, Bill Rousseau of Red Banks, N.J.; and many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Linwood K. Conner Sr. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 17, 2001, at
11:30 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will
be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Colchester at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495.
Visiting hours will be Friday, March 16, 2001, from 2:00 to 4:00 and
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the La- Vigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.
PANTON — Mabel B.
Harrington
....show , 89 died Sunday, March 11, 2001 at Porter Medical Center in
Middlebury. She was born on May 12, 1911 in New Haven, the daughter of
Stephen and Rose Moses. Mabel was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church
in Vergennes. She and her husband Robert owned and operated the Panton
General Store for ten years. Mabel was predeceased by Robert on November
13, 1989. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Moorby-Myers of
Vergennes, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 at St. Pauls
Episcopal Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery in
the spring. There will be no calling hours. Contreibutions may be made
to the charity of one’s choice. Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes
is in charge of the arrangements.
SEBASTIAN, Fla. — Helen (Buell) Horne
....show , 81, a former resident of Jeffersonville and onetime
postmaster there, passed away March 11, 2001, in the loving presence of
her family. She was born July 1, 1919, in Natick, Mass. In the 1940s she
moved to Jeffersonville with her husband, the late Robert P. Horne.
After his death in 1961, she resided in Wayland, Mass., near her sister,
Joanne (Buell) Bache, who survives her, and then to Spring Hill, Fla.,
where several of her Jeffersonville friends also lived. In recent years,
she lived in Sebastian, Fla., to be near her two sons. Besides her
sister, Joanne, she is survived by a son, Charles ""Chuck”
Horne and his wife, Colleen, of Sebastian, Fla.; a daughter, Janet
(Horne) Lussier and her husband, Richard, of Newport; a daughter-in-law,
Barbara (Laporte) Horne, also of Sebastian, wife of her son, Jeffrey
Horne, who predeceased her in August 2000; grandchildren Robert Horne,
Betsy Horne, Karey (Lussier) Fields, Molly Lussier, Aaron Lussier, and
Danielle Horne; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National
Osteoporosis Foundation, 1232 22nd St., Northwest Wash., D.C. 20037.
FERRISBURGH — Alfred F.
Jerger
....show , 72, died Sunday March 11, 2001 in Fletcher Allen Health Center
in Burlington. He was born March 18, 1928, in Ferrisburgh, the son of
August and Berta (Schauble) Jerger. Alfred was a member of the North
Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church. He served in the US Army during the
Korean Conflict, earning a Good Conduct Medal. He was a selectman in
Ferrisburgh for twenty-five years, and a charter member of the North
Ferrisburgh Fire Department. He was a farmer and a good steward of the
land. He loved the land and his animals. After he retired, he enjoyed
delivering nightly the Burlington Free Press and his woodworking of
which he was very talented. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ruth
(Corey) Jerger of Ferrisburgh; two daughters, Katrina Jerger and special
friend Tom Dacres of Burlington, Sonnia Jerger and special friend Matt
Leonard of Burlington; three sisters and their husbands, Ruth and Carl
Bull of Ferrisburgh, Molly and Leonard Everett of North Reading MA,
Susanna Jerger and Bob D’orazio of Colchester; two brothers and their
wives August S. and Judy Jerger of Ferrisburgh, Wilhelm W.(Peter) and
Marjorie Jerger of Ferreisburgh, several nieces, nephews,
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 15, 2001 at North Ferrisburgh United
Methodist Church. Interment will be in the spring. Friends may call at
the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Wednesday March 14, 2001
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. Contributions may be made
to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, PO Box 11, Vergennes, VT or Addison
County Humane Society, Middlebury, VT 05753.
BURLINGTON — Raymond Evangelist Letourneau
....show , 71, of Burlington passed away March
11, 2001, in Starr Farm Nursing Center after a long illness. Mr.
Letourneau was employed for many years at the University of Vermont as
an electrician. He was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose
and a member of the RVA for many years. He leaves his children and their
spouses, Stella Fielders of Granville, Linda Aldrich and her husband,
John, of Bath, N.H., Debora Lamphere and her husband, Ronald, Doris
Shortsleeve and her husband, David, Kenneth Letourneau and his companion
Shelly Fernald, Cindy Gordon and her husband, Robert, and Mitzy Foy and
her husband, Edward, all of Burlington, and Rita Benedict and her
husband, Henry, of St. Albans; his second wife, Mary Barnier; many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Rita Craine of Florida;
and a brother, Robert of Arizona. Raymond was predeceased by a son,
Herbert, in 1992; his first wife, Joan, in 1994; a great-granddaughter,
Alyssa of Randolph, in 1993; and a brother, Thomas of California, in
1998. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 11:00
in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington,
VT 05403. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
the Ready Funeral Home south Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.
SOUTH
BURLINGTON — Rebecca L., Miller ‘Becky’
....show , 94, died peacefully with her
granddaughter, Becky, by her side on Sunday, March 11, 2001 at Green
Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester. She was born in Anderson, IN on
July 24, 1906, the daughter of Jonathan N. and Ada Lee Pullin. She was
class valedictorian when she graduated from Anderson High School in
1925, and was the class president of the Indianapolis City Hospital
School of Nursing, receiving her diploma in 1929. Rebecca married H.
Allison Miller, MD on December 25, 1929. He predecased her on May, 5,
1975. They had two sons, David A. of South Burlington, and Phillip R.
Miller who predeceased Becky on June 22, 1952. Rebecca resumed her
nursing career during World War II, service as a staff nurse, emergency
room nurse, and Director of Nursing at Marion General Hospital in Marion
IN. She served on the Hostess House Board of Directors and as a
volunteer to oversee the food service program. she was a Life member on
the Salvation Army Board of Directors. The Marion Exchange Club
presented her with its award "The Book of Golden Deeds" on May
15, 1980 ‘in appreciation of your services to our community’. Cited were
her services as ‘secretary of the Hostess House Board of Directors,
secretary of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and a long time active
member of the Grant County Nurses Association. She headed the First Aid
room at the Marion Easter Pageant, directed the First Aid booth at the
Grant County 4-H fair, and has distributed gifts to children as part of
the Salvation Army’s Christmas program for some 20 years.’ She was
well-known for her excellent cooking and her love of cats. She was a
member of Marion’s First United Methodist Church. She was also a member
of the Grant County Nurses Association, Indiana State Nurses
Association, American Nurses Association, the Marion General Hospital
Auxiliary, Marion Business and Professional Women’s Club, and the
Mississinewa Chapter #94 Order of the Eastern Star. Becky is survived by
her loving son, David A. Miller and his wife Barbara Sue of South
Burlington; two grandaughters and their husbands, Rebecca Lynn Miller
and Robert Cota of South Burlington; and Kathleen Allison and David
Morison of Barre; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Valarie of Barre;
her sister, Ardella M. Childers of Anderson, IN; grand-nieces and
nephews, and great-grandnieces and nephews. The family wishes to express
its appreciation for the loving care that Becky received from the staff
of the Green Mountain Nursing Home. Arrangements will be conducted by
Needham Storey Funeral Home in Marion, IN. Visiting hours will be held
from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2001,and a memorial
service will be held on Thursday March 15, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment
next to her husband will immediately follow at the Estates of Serenity
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First
United Methodist Church at 700 South Adams Street in Marion. to the
Salvation Army in Marion, or to the Grant County Humane Society.
WALDEN — Ardelle
Beatrice Smith
....show , 83, of Walden died Sunday March 11, 2001 in Copley
Hospital in Morrisville. She was born July 20, 1917 in East Fairfield,
the daughter of Arthur B. and Luna (Wright) Marcher. She attended East
Fairfield Public Schools. On October 20, 1937, she married Leslie Vernon
Smith in Lincoln. On May, 1, 1950, she and her family moved to Walden
and lived in the tenement over the railroad station for about three
years. Together with her husband they built their present home from
materials salvaged from that torn down railroad station. They moved in
on December 7, 1953. Ardelle was a very good cook. She enjoyed visiting
with family and friends who would stop by her home; travelling to
Colorado and Missouri to visit her children and grandchildren. She also
enjoyed reading and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. She is survived by
her children, Robert of Hardwick; Martha Alexander of Waterville; Ralph
of Cortez CO; Linda Mayberry of Eldorado Springs, MO. Vaughan of East
Ryegate, Douglas of Timmonsville, SC, Gary of Cabot and Kevin of
Whitefield NH; 28 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; her
sisters-in-law, Avis Joyal of Enosburg Falls, and Mary Smith of East
Hardwick, as well as several nieces nephews and cousins. Ardelle was
predeceased by her husband in 1990 and a son, Harold in 1955. A memorial
service will be scheduled during the spring. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory may be mae to the Caledonia Home Health and
Hospice, PO Box 383, St. Johnsbury VT 05819. Arrangements are under the
direction of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm
Street, Hardwick
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — John E. Sullivan Jr.
....show , 55, a resident of Framingham for nearly 25 years
and formerly of Essex Junction, Vt., died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in
Chandler, Ariz., after being stricken while vacationing. Born in Fall
River, he was a son of the late John E. and Ruth (Hunt) Sullivan. A
graduate of Essex Junction High School with the Class of 1963 and a
recipient of the National Bausch and Lomb Scholarship, Mr. Sullivan was
graduated from the University of Rochester, N.Y., with a degree in
electrical engineering. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to
1970 in the Signal Corps stationed in Korea. Mr. Sullivan was employed
by NYNEX from 1976 to 1996, when he retired and worked most recently as
a communications consultant for Modis. He was also a member of the
Innitou Ski Club of North Conway, N.H. He leaves a sister, Maureen A.
Sullivan of Chandler, Ariz.; a brothe, Michael J. Sullivan of Essex
Junction, Vt.; a nephew, Michael J. Sullivan Jr., of Guilford, Vt.; and
a grandnephew, Jacob M. Sullivan. Visiting hours are Friday from 9:00 to
11:00 a.m. at the Boyle Brothers Funeral Home, 173 Union Ave.,
Framingham, Mass. A graveside service with military honors will follow
in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, on Friday at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be de to
The Jacob Sullivan Education Fund, c/o Member First Credit Union, Route
5, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
ESSEX JUNCTION / HOLIDAY,
FLORIDA — Louis C. Toulis
....show , 68, formerly of Essex Junction, died Sunday
March 11, 2001 in his winter residence in Holiday, FL. He moved to
Florida from Essex Junction in 1993. He was born in the village of
Patrik, Cyprus, the son of the late Christostomus Toule and Despinou
Papaloizou. When Louis first moved to Vermont, he worked at the Lincoln
Inn in Essex Junction. More recently, he was the owner of the Airport
Restaurant at the Burlington International Airport and the Acropolis
Restaurant in Burlington. Louis was a member of the Greek Orthodox
Church in Burlington, the BPOE #917 of Burlington and Ethan Allen Lodge
#72 F. & A.M. of Essex Junction. He is survived by his wife, Nancy
(Coffey) Toulis, He was preceded in death by his first wife Joan, the
mother of his four sons. He is survived by his sons, Steven, Kyriakos,
Christostomos, and Athanasios all of Vermont. He is also survived by his
five grandchildren, Tasha, Pamela Joan, Louis, Isabelle and Halle; four
brothers, Palias of Cyprus, Kyriakos, Andreas, and Toule, all of the
United Kingdom; a sister Chrystaliou also of the United Kingdom and
several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, March 14,
2001, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Corbin and Palmer
Funeral Home. 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction. Funeral services will
be held Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Greek Orthodox
Church Dormition of the Mother of God, 600 S. Willard St. Burlington.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Essex Junction, in the spring. In
lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, Vermont Chapter-Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160,
Hartford, CT 06150-1160, Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim
Road, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05336 or the Greek Orthodox Church
Dormition of the Mother of God, P.O. Box 8122, Burlington, VT 05402
HINESBURG — Orvis
John Driscoll
....show , 85, of Hinesburg, died Monday March 12, 2001 in Fletcher
Allen Health Care surrounded by his family following a courageous battle
with cancer. He was born in Fairfax on June 24, 1915, the son of the
late John and Eva (Tedford) Driscoll. Orvis was a veteran of World War
II serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations with the US
Army. On April 29, 1946, he married Lucia Aube in St. Catherine’s Church
in Shelburne. Orvis was the co-founder of Hinesburg Sand and Gravel and
owned and operated OJ Driscoll Sand and Gravel. He later operated a
dairy farm in Hinesburg. He was a member of St. Jude’s Parish and was
one of the parishioners who helped build the church. He was a member of
the Holy Name Society at St. Jude’s and belonged to the Good Sam Club.
He also served the town of Hinesburg as Road Commissioner and on the
Select Board. He was a devoted son,.brother, husband, father grandfather
and friend to all. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucia of
Hinesburg; four children, Paul J. of Hinesburg; Marilyn D. Crimmins of
Mahwah, NJ; Michael P. and his wife Rae, of Hinesburg; and Carl F. and
his fiance Judy LaBombard of Hinesburg; ten grandchildren, Justin, John,
Adam, Carlo, Robert, Shane, Akshay, Nick, Javier, and Jayson; two
brothers, James and his wife Margaret of Essex Junction and Harold of
Hinesburg; two sisters Cel Burritt of Hinesburg and Theresa Jefts of
Orlando, FL and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Friday, March 16, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Jude’s
Roman Catholic Church with interment to follow in Resurrection Park
Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to the
Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in
St. Jude’s Parish Hall, Route 116, Hinesburg. Arrangements are by the
Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd. Burlington
HIGHGATE CENTER — Mrs. Rachel Margaret Gagne
....show , 73, a longtime resident of this community
died in her home on Saint Armand Road, late in the evening on Monday
March 12, 2001, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in Saint
Louis Roman Catholic Church, Lamkin Street, Highgate Center with
interment following in the Gagne Family in Saint Louis Cemetery. Friends
may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, on
Thursday, March 15, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. Gifts in Rachel’s memory may be made to the American Cancer
Division, 150 Kennedy Drive. South Burlington, VT 05403
ROANOAKE, Va. — Priscilla Porter Haugen
....show passed away on March 12, 2001 in Brandon Oaks,
Va. Priscilla was born in Portland, Maine on December 29th, 1914, the
daughter of William Hatch Porter and Alice Nelson Porter. Priscilla
attended Waynflete School in Portland. She graduated from Wellesley
College in 1937 with a BA in economics and art history. From 1937 to
1942, she worked at M.I.T. in the Admissions Department and at Harvard
University as a secretary and editor for the Anthropology Department and
the Peabody Museum. In 1941, she married Rolf N. B. Haugen, a graduate
student at Harvard in Political Science. A year later, they moved to
Washington, D.C., for her husband’s wartime service in the Navy. In
1947, they moved to Burlington, Vt., where her husband joined the
faculty of UVM in the Political Science department. Priscilla pioneered
programs for children with special needs. Beginning in 1958, she taught
the first class in Vermont for trainable, retarded children at the
"New School", later renamed the Bennett C. Douglass School.
For the next ten years Priscilla developed programs for the Special
Education Division of the Vermont Department of Education, gathering
information and setting up programs for more classes of children with
special needs. In 1968, her programs were accepted by the Burlington
Public School system where she taught until 1979. She was involved in
the community throughout her life. She participated in the League of
Women Voters, serving as president from 1954 to 1957, and on the State
Board for many years. She was a leader in the Champlain Association for
Retarded Children, the Vermont Association for Retarded Children, and
the Vermont Children’s Aid Society, serving on local and state boards
and committees. After her rirement,she volunteered in the education
department at the Shelburne Museum. She became an expert on early
lighting and the hearth, taking museum programs out to schools and
leading tours at the museum. She was active in Delta Kappa Gamma, an
honorary society for women teachers; Friends in Council, a women’s
research seminar group; Vermont Association of Retired Teachers; Women
of UVM; Fleming Museum; and Klifa Club. She participated regularly in
UVM ercise classes for senior citizens. Priscilla was predeceased by her
husband, Rolf, in 1980. She is survived by a son, William Porter Haugen,
his children, Trescott, Abigail, Saskia, and Natasha; and a daughter
Karen, her husband Robert David Sack, and their children, Jessica and
Joshua. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2001 at 1
p.m. at Klifa Club in Burlington, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations in
memory of Priscilla augen may be made to the Vermont Children’s Aid
Society, 79 Weaver St, Winooski, VT 05404, or the Shelburne Museum
Children’s Education Program, Shelburne VT 05482
ELMORE — Leone Gould Smith
....show ,
85, died Monday March 12, 2001 in Genesis Eldercare, Morrisville. She
was born on July 18, 1915 and was a lifelong resident of Elmore, She was
the daughter of Leo and Myra (Blake) Gould. Leone attended the
University of Vermont and graduated from North Adams Mass Teachers
College. She was a very dedicated teacher for many years. Leone also was
a longtime volunteer at the Second Chance Store in Morrisville. On March
23, 1940, she married Gordon C. Smith. She is survived by her children,
Leo A. Gould of Wilmington, NC, Martha Twombley and her husband George
of Essex Junction; Priscilla Boyce of Jeffersonville; Philip and his
wife, Kristy of Elmore; Gordon Jr. "Bud" of Elmore; and
Margaret "Peg" Lambert and her husband Ted, Jr. of
Morrisville; grandchildren John and Carla Twombly; Jeff and Laurie
Twombly; Allan and Melissa Boyce; Ken and Amy Boyce; Fredric and Allison
Boyce; Philip Smith, Jr.; Daniel and April Smith; Maria and Chip Berry;
Heather Lambert; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Shirley Pierce; Helen
Clark Jewett; and Louis Hill; several nieces and nephews. Besides her
husband, Gordon, Leone was predeceased by a son, William, and a brother,
Philip Gould. Family and friends will be received at the home of Ted and
Peg Lambert, Sand Ridge Road, Morrisville, on Thursday, March 15, from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the
convenience of the family. For those who wish, contributions in Leone’s
memory may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave.
Morrisville, VT 05661 or Lamoille Area Cancer Network, PO Box 38 Lake
Lemore, VT . Arrangements are by the White Fiess Funeral Home.
WESTFORD — Ronald H.
Stebbins
....show , former Director of Guidance at Proctor and Colchester High
Schools, died at his home Monday, March 12, 2001. He was born August 3,
1930, in Fabius, NY, the son of the late Martin H. and Muriel A. (Burt)
Stebbins. He graduated from Burlington High School and obtained his
undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Vermont. He
married the former Katherine J. Mann on October 1, 1965 in Waterville.
Mr. Stebbins served as Burlington District Director of the Vermont
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. He was also a member of the
admission board at the Fanny Allen School of Nursing and Secretary of
the Vermont Personnel and Guidance Association. He served four years as
an electromics techician in the US Air Force, where he attained the rank
of Staff Sergeant. Ronald is survived by his wife Katherine (Mann)
Stebbins of Westford; a daughter Katherine Stebbins-McCaffrey, and her
husband David of Somerville, Mass; a son Mark and his wife Deanna of
Jeffersonville; a daughter Juliet King and her husband Stephen of
Woburn, Mass; and a son Jonathan Stebbins of Burlington. Also surviving
are three brothers and their families, Rupert Stebbins and his wife
Amber of Essex; Roger Stebbins and his wife Marjorie of Williston;
Randall Stebbins and his wife Betty of Fairfax; three sisters and their
families, Phyllis Chittenden of Colchester; Marilyn Wheelock of
Williston; and Arlene LaFountain and her husband Eugene of Venice Fla;
his in-laws Dr. Roger W. and Muriel S. Mann and their families of
Waterville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins with
whom Ron enjoyed books, music, crossword puzzles, golf, hunting, fishing
and the outdoors. Visiting hours will be held at Hayes Rich Funeral Home
Wednesday March 14, 2001 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In
accordance with Mr. Stebbins wishes, a funeral service will be held at
the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the spring in Mountain
View Cemetery. Waterville. Memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s
name to the Westford Elementary School Library, c/o Pauline Perry, 146
Brookside Road, Westford, VT 05494. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich
Funeral Home, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax
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