, 91, of Cedar Drive, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Woodridge Nursing Home where he had been a resident since August of 2008. He was born on September 19, 1918 in Woodbury, the son of Emil and Edla (Westerinen) Saari. He attended graded school in Woodbury and graduated from the St. Johnsbury trade school in 1942 where he learned welding. On October 23, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in World War II until his honorable discharge on January 6, 1946. On February 2, 1944 he married the former June Coburn of Hardwick. He studied automotive repair in Bristol, CT, where he and his wife lived for several years. He repaired Packard cars and when they moved to Vermont, he was one of a few who could repair them at that time. He worked most of his career in the Granite Industry including working in the Rock of Ages Quarries. He also worked many years as head of maintenance for the Cook, Watkin, and Patch granite company. He was an active member of St. Monica Catholic Church. He was also a member of the VFW Post # 792 in Montpelier and the Steel Worker's Union. He enjoyed time with his family, hunting, fishing and his many retirement years. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, June Saari; two daughters, Marsha and her husband Mark of Montpelier and Barbara Scafidi of Waltham, MA; grandchildren and great grandchildren include, Martin Scafidi and his wife Julie and their children, Nicholas and Anthony, Catherine King and her husband, Michael and their son, Lucas; Christopher Lang and his wife Josie, and their children, Zoe and Benjamine; Elizabeth Lang and her companion, Steven Cliche. He was predeceased by a grandson; Daniel Scafidi; a brother, Arne Saari and a sister, Anja Saari. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Mr. Saari's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Woodridge Staff for their outstanding compassionate care.

, 28, of Montpelier VT, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Fletcher Allen after a long and courageous battle of an aortic aneurysm. Gary was born on September 6, 1982 in Northhampton, Mass to Gary and Joanne (Twomey) Sanderson. Gary was married to Debbie Sheridan and they had two beautiful, bright, happy young boys, Jordan, 4, and Arie, 1. In June they just purchased their first home in Montpelier, where they were looking forward to spending their lives together. Gary was an exceptionally passionate, talented, special son, husband, father, brother and friend. He always put his family first. He loved life, and had a passion for singing and playing guitar. He took pleasure in writing his own music and had recently been teaching his son Jordan how to play. Gary also loved being out among nature. Gary had just obtained his goal of becoming a registered nurse this fall. He had a special soul and has touched many people's hearts in his short life. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace with the Lord in Heaven while he watches over his family. Survivors include his wife Debbie, sons Jordan and Arie. His parents Gary and Joanne of Greenfield, MA. A brother, Ryan Sanderson, of Northfield, MA. Paternal Grandparents, Robert and Lorraine Sanderson of South Deerfield, MA. Maternal Grandmother, Honor Twomey of Hampden, MA. In-Laws Gary and Paula Sheridan of Barre, David Sheridan of Barre, and Gary and Megan Sheridan of Williamstown. Debbie's Grandparent's Jim and Corrine Sheridan of Montpelier. Her Uncle Jim Sheridan of Montpelier, and many other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. He was predeceased by his Maternal Grandfather, John Twomey. As well as Debbie's Grandparents, Alvin and Catheryn Fleck. Calling hours will be held Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Guare and Sons Funeral Home in Montpelier, VT from Noon until 1:00 pm. A service will begin at 1:00 pm. There will be a reception at Crossroads Christian Church following services. All are welcome to attend. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050.

died Thursday, July 22, at his home in Montpelier. He was born Nov. 26, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, growing up in Brighton Beach with his parents, Manny and Leonore, and his older brother, Allen. The family moved to Johnstown and Chester, Pennsylvania but Brighton Beach was always home to Marc. He was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School. He went to Brooklyn College and then transferred to Goddard College in 1969. This is what brought Marc to Vermont where he made his home for the rest of his life. Marc was a unique and unforgettable individual. He was gentle, generous, and kind. He had a natural curiosity about everyone he met. His lifestyle was simple, almost spartan. He was an avid photographer. He was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees and thoroughbred racing. Ask Marc almost any trivia question, especially concerning sports, particularly baseball, and he would have the answer. He was the lifeline you needed to call if ever a contestant on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire". It was often suggested by his close friends, in all seriousness, that he should open a shop and hang out a sign advertising "Expert On Everything". Marc loved good food and wine. He was an audiophile, early computer user, and lover of jazz, particularly the music of Chet Baker. Marc loved to swim and spent many hours at Wrightsville Reservoir. He loved to take long, contemplative walks throughout Montpelier and, when he could, in the country. Marc loved the natural beauty and open farmland of Vermont and lived his life in ways to protect it. Marc's compassion, wit, and unique wisdom will be missed. He was that special person who could find and share the cosmic vision at the confluence of The Three Stooges, Chet Baker, and Burt Lancaster as THE SWIMMER. Marc returned to New York City in the early seventies for several years where he worked at The New York Times. But his love of Vermont and his friends here brought him back. About six years ago, he moved to Los Angeles attracted by the warmth of the sun, the calming rhythm of the ocean, and the fantasy, however remote, of maybe breaking into the movie business. Marc was looking for different ways to address inner turmoils. Marc could be quite the character. The magnetic realities of Vermont and the peace he could find here brought him back after less than a year in L.A. Marc had a varied employment history which, in addition to The New York Times, included working at the Bean Bag (predecessor to State Street Market), The Tavern Motor Inn (now Capitol Plaza Hotel), and Twin City Subaru. He will best be remembered for his long history of working intermittently over the past 30 years at Buch Spieler Music in Montpelier. Marc is survived by many who loved him dearly including: his brother Allen and his wife Louise Sindell of Danbury, Conn.; Allen's son, Andrew Sindell of Westchester, N.Y.; Allen's daughter, Jamie Schmitt, her husband Keith and their baby daughter Jordana of Fayetteville, N.Y.; the close 'extended' families of Fred Wilber of Marshfield, Dennis Wilber of Plainfield, and Paul Shper of Barre; and the many friends Marc has made over the past 41 years in Vermont. Contributions in Marc's memory can be made to Central Vermont Community Action Council. All who would like to share in remembering Marc are invited to a memorial service to be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier on Sunday, August 8, at 11a.m.

, 70, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington surrounded by his family. He was born on July 13, 1940 in Barre, VT, the son of Albert and Cora (Jacobs) Smith. He attended Montpelier Grade Schools and Montpelier High School. Following his schooling David served in the US Navy from March 31, 1959 to his discharge on March 28, 1963. On November 18, 1963 he married Connie Sherman. They later divorced. On June 18, 1994, he married Valerie Parker. Dave loved life. To know Dave was to love Dave. He came on strong but once you got to know him he had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back or the last dollar he had in his pocket. Dave worked for twenty years as warehouse manager for VT Department of Liquor Control. Later with Safety Kleen as a truck driver and most recently with Bond Auto parts. Dave loved fishing and riding his motorcycle. He instilled the love of fishing in his grandchildren especially Ty and Lillie. From the time the water was turned on at camp on Campbells Bay till the frost was on the pumpkin, that was where you could find him. Over the 40 years at camp, he made hundreds of friends from all over. Certain folks rented the same camp year after year and always made time during their vacations to come over and visit and catch up on things that had happened in their lives in the past year. Dave loved that. Dave could have a strange sense of humor. He once purchased a new bed that once he got it home, found it was to short for him to sleep in (he was 6'5"). He remedied that situation by taking a chain saw and cutting off the foot board. Problem solved. He once didn't like the way gun smoke ended and simply shot the TV. One of Dave's favorite sayings was "had 5 wives but still have the same motorcycle." And the winter he decided to take his motorcycle apart in the livingroom in Marshfield, you had to be real careful where you stepped. Ever try vacuuming around hundreds of motorcycle parts? Not fun. Dave's love for animals was incredible. Over the years he had many cats and dogs. In July of 1991 we acquired Jasper. He quickly became Dave's best buddy. You never saw Dave at home without Jasper by his side. Dave even trained Jasper to fetch and return whatever Dave threw for him. Dave loved his grandchildren. It's a good thing he only had 3 as he was running out of room for tattoos on his arm for their names and dates of birth and some unique picture or object to commemorate each one. When birthdays rolled around, the sky was the limit. On Easter one year he was reading the paper that morning and came across a stuffed rabbit for sale. He called the number, got the address and the next thing you knew, in he walks with this stuffed rabbit almost as tall as he was to give to Lillie and who at the time was three feet tall. She loved it. When Chelsea got her license, Papa bought her a guardian angle to put over her visor to keep her safe. He was so proud of her. When all is said and done, take a few minutes to "Ponder" (one of Dave's favorite words) about the man we knew and loved, and the friend he was to us all and the good times we all had together. He will be missed. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Parker Smith; a daughter, Trudy Smith of Northfield; step daughter, Erin Delphia of Waterbury; step son, Dennis Parker of Barre; three Grandchildren, Chelsea Delphia, Ty Delphia, and Lillian Parker; niece and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, and sister, Donna Wheeler. Calling hours will be held on 12:00-2:00 pm Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service and military honors will begin at 2:00. Following the service, friends will be asked to join the family at the American Legion in Montpelier for a time of fellowship. At this time the family would like to send a heart felt thank you to all the doctors and nurses who made Dave feel like family at Shepardson 4 at Fletcher Allen, especially Jamie. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. And a Special thanks to Zeb, Willey and Spike for all their help and friendship throughout his difficult time. Thanks guys. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, VT Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 97, formerly of Colorado Springs and more recently of Montpelier, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont. Emily was born in Chicago on Jan. 25, 1912, to Joseph and Emma Honsa. She grew up in Brookfield, Illinois; after secretarial school, she worked as a legal stenographer for law firms in downtown Chicago. In Aug. 1940 she traveled to Colorado for the first time; she fell in love with the mountains and was determined to return. In Jan. 1945 she married Robert E. Stepenske of Berwyn, Illinois. Emily met Robert at a ballroom in Chicago and was always happiest when dancing. After five years in the Chicago area they headed west and settled for several years in Arvada, near Denver. In 1959 they returned to the midwest, living first in Waupaca, Wisconsin, then in Antioch and later Barrington, Illinois, before returning to Colorado in the mid-60s. After her husband died in Denver in 1970, Emily left Colorado and moved to Flagstaff, Arizona, where her daughter Lorraine was then living. In 1983 Emily returned to her beloved Colorado and settled in downtown Colorado Springs. There she enjoyed dancing at the senior center, folk dancing, concerts at nearby Colorado College, and short hikes in the foothills. She volunteered with Marian House, helping out at the community soup kitchen and providing clerical assistance. In 2005 she moved to Montpelier, Vermont, to live with her daughter Joan. Emily is survived by her daughter Joan Stepenske and son-in-law Robert Troester of Montpelier; daughter Lorraine Stepenske of Saguache, Colorado; nephew William Honsa of Bangkok, Thailand; and niece Mary Ann Shinnick of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Emily was predeceased by her brothers Joseph, William, Edward and Theodore Honsa. Guare & Sons Funeral Home in Montpelier handled Vermont arrangements; there are no services in Vermont. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado; arrangements are by Olinger's Mortuary at 8600 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80231. Contributions in Emily's memory may be made to the Woodridge Activity Fund, Woodridge Nursing Home, PO Box 550, Barre, VT 05641, or to Mesa Housing, Inc., 420 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (provides low-cost temporary housing for the homeless and poor).

, 74, of Dover Road, Montpelier, died at his home, with his family at his side, Friday night, July 30, 2010. He was born on January 29, 1936, the son of John F. Stone Sr. and Anne (Murray) Stone. He graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1954. Albie played on the 1953 St. Michael's basketball team that won the state championship and later played in the New England tournament in the Boston Garden. It was the only time in the history of St. Michael's High School that a state championship was won. He attended UVM and later graduated with a degree in engineering from VTC in Randolph, VT. Following his education, Albert enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Arkansas until his discharge on November 20, 1963. After his discharge, Albert attended Tilton School in Tilton, NH. There he played on the tennis and basketball teams. He worked his entire career as an engineer for the State of Vermont Highway Department. He retired with over 40 years of service in 2006. Albert enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life. He had no children of his own, but he enjoyed his nieces, nephews and other children. He was a member of St. Augustine Church and the Montpelier Elks Club. Albie had a real love of life. He especially enjoyed going to his deer camp in Norton, VT with his friends. Survivors include a brother, John F. Stone, Jr of Berlin; a sister, Barbara Frame and her husband, John, of Southington, CT; an aunt, Violet Barquin; and several nieces and nephews. Albert requested that there will be no calling hours. There will be a grave side service with military honors held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 4th, at the Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Ducks Unlimited, c/o Vickie Jasman, 16 George Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.

, 78 of the Northfield Road, Berlin died Friday, March 26, 2010 at Central Vermont Medical Center. He was born in East Corinth, VT on July 27, 1931 the son of Earl F. & Helen (Sterns) Sweet. He attended schools there and graduated from Bradford Academy in 1948. Following graduation he entered the United States Army serving from August 24, 1948 to his discharge on August 24, 1951. He played trumpet in the US Army Band and during the Korean Conflict he fought in the battle of Kunu ri and was awarded 3 bronze stars. Roger married Betty J. Emerson in East Corinth. They recently had their 59th wedding anniversary on March 16th. They have five loving children together. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed country & western music, loved horses, and his dog Dandy. Mr. Sweet was the manager for Singer Sewing Center in Rutland for many years. The family later moved to Montpelier. Roger worked on the service counter at the Montpelier Post Office from 1978 to his retirement in 1993. He also owned and operated Sweet's Real Estate which he ran from his home in Berlin. He was a member of VFW # 792 and the American Legion. Roger is survived by his wife, Betty of Berlin; 3 daughters, Charlene M. Hopkins and her husband, Michael of East Montpelier; Helen A. Bryan and her husband Shawn, of Berlin; Lisa J. Turner of Berlin; 2 sons, Howard E. Sweet of Waterbury and Paul R. Sweet of Barre; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Caroline Codling of Metter, GA; 2 brothers, Craig Sweet and his wife, Jean of Lebanon, NH and John Sweet and his wife, Marjorie of Williston, VT and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents and sister, Mayda and a brother, Monty. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 3rd, at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. There will be no calling hours. Burial and military honors will be in the spring at Berlin Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or to Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.

, 85, formerly of North Street and more recently of the Gary Home in Montpelier, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Woodridge Nursing Home. She was born on May 14, 1925 in New Rochelle, NY, the daughter of Herman and Elsie (Ek) Hageman. She graduated high school in 1942 from Springfield Technical High School in Springfield, MA. She attended the American International College and graduated with a B.A. in 1946. On June 1, 1947, she married James W. Sykas, in Springfield, MA. She and her husband owned and operated the Coffee Corner restaurant in Montpelier for 26 years until they retired in 1983. She is survived by her children, Susan S. Lang and her husband Lynn of Essex Junction, Mark J. Sykas and his wife Sharon of Stratham, NH; daughter-in-law Lady Astacio of Hollywood, FL; grandchildren, Jason Lang and his wife Kathryn Crampton of Ponte Vedra, FL, Abigail Sykas of Dover, NH, Benjamin Sykas of Willimantic, CT and Alexander Sykas of White River; three great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sydney and Samuel Crampton Lang of Ponte Vedra, FL; a sister, Elsie LaPointe; and a sister-in-law, Marion Hageman; and many nieces and nephews. Genevieve is also survived by her husband's family, John Sykas and his wife, Marilyn of Montpelier; Paul Sykas and his wife, Patricia of Groton VT; and Peter Sykas and his wife, Barbara of Anacortes, WA; and many nieces and nephews. Genevieve was predeceased by her husband on April 4, 1998 and a son, Eric J. Sykas on December 28, 2008. In keeping with Genevieve's request, there are no calling hours and a private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Genevieve's memory to The Gary Home, c/o Andrea Taylor, 149 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 80, formerly of Prospect Street in Montpelier and most recently of Berlin Health and Rehab Center, died Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born on February 21, 1930, in Hardwick, VT the daughter of Joseph and Leonie (Brochu) Couture. She attended Hardwick Schools and graduated from Hardwick Academy. On May 27, 1950, she married Robert F. Willard. They later divorced. She worked for some time at National Life Insurance Company. After raising her children, Pauline returned to work for Smith, Whitcomb, and Cook in Barre for many years as a secretary. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post # 3 and V.F.W. Auxiliary, Post # 792. She was also a member of St. Augustine's Church. Survivors include her children; Connie Godin of Stowe and Robert Willard of Barre; one brother, Robert Couture of Harell, CA; two sisters, Annette Couture of San Mateo, CA, and Bertha Hooper of Hardwick, VT; 3 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son; Charles Willard; brother, Norman Couture; and sister, Florence Gallant. There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 4, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial and committal prayers will be offered immediately after the Mass at the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 25 Keith Ave, Barre, VT 05641.

91 of Freedom Drive, Montpelier died at Mayo Nursing home on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Joan was born in 1919 in NYC daughter of J. Thornton Mac Donald, Jr. and Mae Edna O'Neil MacDonald. She lived her early life in Greenwich, Conn. and New York City where she married Lieutenant JG, Proctor Winter, USCG during WWII. When Proctor returned from the service, they moved to Port Washington and then Roslyn Estates, NY where she lived until his death in 1973. Joan followed her daughter Judy to Vermont the same year living first in Middlesex Village and then in Montpelier. Joan had a great sense of humor and always "dressed like a lady". Her demeanor could fool people into believing she was a stuffed shirt but just get her laughing and you'd know who you were dealing with. She worked at Kids Clothes in Waitsfield in the 70's and early 80's then retired. In Montpelier, she was a regular on State and Main Streets befriending shopkeepers and having coffee and a sweet with friends. Joan had a way of collecting friends from all walks of life though she never cared to participate in clubs or organizations. Many felt she was their "best friend". She was schooled at Eden Hall, Pa., Convent of the Sacred Heart 91st Street NYC, Manhattanville College and Parson's School of Design where she studied dressmaking. Known for her beautiful handwriting and her long, long newsy letters (a lost art)... as far as she was concerned there was always a reason to write a personal note. Joan is survived by, three daughters: Judith (Mrs. John) Phelon, Elizabeth (Mrs. Gregory) McCarthy, Ann Winter and, her brother Douglas E. MacDonald and his wife Marybeth, two son's in law, John Phelon and Gregory McCarthy, four grand children Christopher Fabiano, Matthew Fabiano, Jonathan McCarthy, Christine McCarthy, three great grandchildren: Matthew and Addison McCarthy and Andrea Bais. She was predeceased by her husband Proctor Winter, her brother John T. MacDonald and her grandson, Proctor Phelon. Calling hours will be held Monday evening, August 2nd, from 6-8 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am , Tuesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier. Burial will be private at Warren Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Grange Road, Barre, VT 05641.

of Montpelier died and went to heaven to join his beloved first grandchild, Andrew Bedard, on March 28, just after returning home from Sunday Mass. Noel was born December 22, 1931 in St. Johnsbury, VT, to the late George Levi and Eugenie (Jennie Ladrie) Wood. He attended school in St. Johnsbury, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1950. During the Korean Conflict, Noel proudly served his country in Germany with the Vermont National Guard 172nd Infantry Division. He was a lifetime 3rd degree member of the Bishop Brady Council of the Knights of Columbus and a 4th degree member of the Charles W. Jasman Assembly. On July 7, 1956, Noel and Jeannine Gagne of Montpelier were married in St. Augustine's Catholic Church. In rapid order they had 5 children: Candace, George, Douglas, Philip and Stephen. Noel was a very hard worker who always provided for his family. He was employed with his brother, Bob, at Wood Brothers Market in St. Johnsbury for several years prior to marriage and helped to support his widowed mother. He then trained as a manager at McClellan's store in Montpelier, where he met the love of his life, Jeannine. Noel was a long-time employee of the State of Vermont, Dept. of Employment Security, from which he retired in 1990. He also worked a 2nd job for numerous years at First National Supermarket, until he finally agreed to let Jeannine return to work after more than a dozen years at home raising their children. Noel and Jeannine were very excited as they watched the building of their brand new house on Berlin St. and moved in on Nov. 4, 1971. They were more excited 20 years later when they were able to burn the mortgage. Noel loved and was exceedingly proud of his children and grandchildren. He was the perfect example of "If I'd known grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!" He liked showing off his Christmas decorations and enjoyed the help of his grandchildren in putting them up. He liked order and tidiness - the pantry was arranged like a mini-mart. Noel loved oldies music, but detested loud music, especially the bass "BOOM BOOM" from passing cars. He was very passionate about his political views and could argue for hours. Noel claimed to hate grocery shopping, yet spent hours every Friday morning at the Price Chopper where Steve works, talking to everyone he met. He also liked to drop by the Hannaford's where 3 of his grandchildren and an old buddy from First National work. As Jeannine grew frailer from her arthritis and other health problems, Noel took over more household chores, along with his son George. It wasn't done without a lot of grumbling, yet it was done with a great deal of love. Noel is survived by Jeannine, his wife of nearly 54 years; daughter Candy Bedard, husband Brian and their son Kyle of Winooski; son George of Berlin and his daughters Natasha, Victoria and Brittany of Barre; son Doug of Hudson, NH; son Phil, wife Karen, and their daughter Erin and stepson Patrick McInnis of Litchfield, NH; son Steve, wife Terri and their children Kaitlyn and Ben of Barre. He was predeceased by his parents and brothers Reginald, Robert and Gerald Wood and in 2008 by his beloved "#1" grandson, Andrew Bedard.

, age 92, died peacefully in the home of her son Arthur, in Montpelier. Edna was born on March 26, 1917 in Giswil, Switzerland. Her father was Leonhard Abacherli, her mother was Hermina Kiser Abacherli. Both of her parents were from Sarnes, Switzerland. Edna overcame adverse and unpredictable changes that happened early in her life. When she was 7 years old she left Switzerland to live on a farm in California with her parents and younger sister Leona. She met her husband, Bruno A. Zorn, while working for the bridge engineer, Othmar Ammann, in New Jersey. Married July 26th 1947, they had three sons; Walter, Robert and Arthur. An accomplished artist, Edna didn't have the opportunity to fully work with her talent. While she enjoyed her painting, she devoted her life to raising her family and helping her husband run their delicatessen business in the Bronx, N.Y. In 1969 they sold their delicatessen in the Bronx, and moved to Wells, Vermont, where they owned and ran a successful general store. Edna and Bruno retired to Middletown Springs, Vt. where she lived until September 2009, when health issues caused her to relocate to her son's home in Montpelier, Vt. She was pre-deceased by her husband Bruno in 1981 and her sister Leona in 2009. Edna is survived by her three sons; Walter in Jericho, Arthur in Montpelier and Robert in Middletown Springs, two daughters-in-law, Karin Zorn and Nancy Zorn and her grandson Zachary. A memorial service will be held on Friday March 5, at 7:00 PM, Bethany United Chruch of Christ, 115 Main Street, Montpelier VT in lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to CVHHH, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.