Dorothy Murphy
GRANITEVILLE – The committal service for Dorothy Murphy, who died Feb. 26, 2003, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Sylvester Cemetery in Barre Town.
Guare and Sons Funeral Home in Montpelier is in charge of arrangements.
Rhoda Ripley
RUTLAND TOWN – Rhoda M. Ripley, 86, of Rutland Town, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 8, 1917, in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of Herbert and Catherine (Murray) McClentic.
She married George C. Ripley.
Mrs. Ripley was a member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ.
She volunteered at the Community Cupboard and the Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She enjoyed playing bridge. Survivors include her husband of Rutland Town; three sons, Bruce Ripley of Richmond, Va., Kenneth Ripley of Matawan, N.J., and David Ripley of Barre; two daughters, Susan Ripley of Las Vegas, Nev., and Beverly Ripley of Rutland; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Grace Congregational United Church of Christ Chapel. The Rev. Robert Boutwell, pastor of the Pawlet Community Church, will officiate.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinsons Disease Fund, 116 John St., Suite 417, New York, NY 10038.
Tossing Funeral Home in Rutland is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Wilson Sr.
BARRE – Funeral services for Frank G. Wilson Sr., who died May 11, 2003, were held Wednesday at the New Life Worship Center in Barre Town.
William Apfel, pastor, officiated.
Franklin Bowles, son-in-law, and Matthew Bowles, grandson, offered words of remembrance.
Nelson and Matthew Bowles and Daniel Lajeunesse, all grandsons, Lido Mochetti, nephew, Stephen Reed and Bruce Judd were bearers.
Burial was at the Hope Cemetery in Barre.
Fellowship and luncheon followed at the Hilltop Restaurant in Barre Town.
Omitted in the obituary was a sister, Nellie Manderson, who is deceased.
Nellie Wedge
MONTPELIER – Nellie A. Wedge, 92, of Sandy Pines Trailer Park, East Mont-pelier and formerly of River Street, died Sunday, April 6, 2003 at Central Vermont Hospital.
She was born on October 12, 1910, in Belvidere, VT, the daughter of Emmett and Amanda (Coon) Clary. She attended schools in Binghamville, VT.
Nellie sold Avon products in the area for over 40 years. She enjoyed dancing, yard sales, flowers and bird watching. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Barre Moose #1391.
She married Kenneth D. Wedge in Bristol, VT on September 5, 1936.
Survivors include her companion Bill Dodge of East Montpelier; a son, Cecil L. Lucas of Albuquerque, N.M.; three grandsons, Roger Lucas of N.M. and Ken Stridsberg of Barre, and Ace Lucas of Burlington; two great-granddaughters, Michelle and Autumn Rose; four great-great-grandchildren; four God children, Dawson, Connie, Saunya and Marion Ruth; nieces and nephews; a close friend, Lyn Morris and a much loved “great-granddaughter,” Emily Frazier.
Nellie was predeceased by her husband, Ken on March 26, 1999 and two daughters, Cecila Cora and Sunday Eve.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Wednesday at 1:00 PM from the funeral home.
Burial will follow the service in Green Mount Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vermont 05641.
Anthony D’Amico
WATERBURY – Anthony D. D’Amico – 28, formerly of Bristol CT, passed away unexpectedly at the Central Vermont Medical Center on Sunday, April 6, 2003. Born in Bristol CT on February 21, 1975, he was the son of Bruce and Sandra (Corbeille) D’Amico. On March 6, 1999, he married the former Shannon Hill in Bristol CT.
Tony was a graduate of Eastern High School in Bristol CT. He worked for the past 7 years for Volkswagen of America where he was recognized as one of the top salesmen in the Northeast. For the past two months he was employed at Walker Volkswagen in Montpelier VT. Tony particularly enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors. He had a strong sense of faith and a love for Jesus Christ. He was attending the Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly in Waterbury Center VT.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon and their two children, Alexis and Brooke, all of Barre; his parents of Waterbury; a sister, Rebecca Oakes of Bristol CT; a brother, Jeffrey D’Amico of Wolcott VT; a paternal grandmother, Dolores D’Amico of Wolcott CT; a maternal grandmother, Lucille Corbeille of Sebastian FL; as well as a niece, Hannah Oakes, and 2 nephews, Mason Hill and Matthew Oakes.
Funeral services will be held from the Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly in Waterbury Center VT on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home, 48 South Main Street, Waterbury VT. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Hilltop Community Church Building Fund, 18 Academy Street, Bristol CT 06010. On-line condolences may be expressed and guest book signed at www.perkinsparker.com.
William Demetrules
CORINTH – William Demetrules, 88, of Taplin Hill in Corinth, died April 7, 2003, at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H.
Arrangements are pending at the Hale Funeral Home in Bradford.
Edward Peterson Sr.
WATERBURY – Edward J. Peterson Sr. – 92, of Waterbury, passed away Monday, April 07, 2003 at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin where he had been a resident for the past four years. Born in Sterling MA on July 2, 1910, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Johnson) Peterson.
As a young man, Ed worked as a cattle dealer trading at the Brighton Stockyards in Boston and was a farmer in Sterling MA and Waterford VT. Moving to Waterbury he was employed at the Vermont State Hospital in the powerhouse.
He is survived by a son, Edward “Ted” Peterson of Leominster MA; 3 grandchildren, Michael Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn., David Peterson of Leominster, MA, and Robin Young of St. Johnsbury; 4 great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Mariana Towne of Waterbury.
Graveside services will be held in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Sterling MA at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.
Walter Straw
VERSHIRE – Walter Alan Straw, 95, died April 5, 2003, at the Blue Spruce Home for the Retired in Bradford.
Arrangements are pending at the Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea.
Franklyn Tarbox
BRADFORD – Franklyn Charles Tarbox, 83, formerly of Bradford, died April 5, 2003, at Hanover Terrace Healthcare in Hanover, N.H.
He was born March 26, 1920, in Piermont, N.H., the son of Charles Augustus and Eunice Belle (Glover) Tarbox.
As a young man he lived with foster parents, Fred Walter and Doris C. Tarbox on the Tarbox Farm in Bradford. He attended school in Goshen and graduated from Bradford Academy.
Mr. Tarbox served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in India during World War II.
He married Frances Bagby in 1947 in Roanoke, Va.
He moved to Miami, Fla., where he worked as a building inspector before founding the Tarbox and Son Construction Co.
After retirement he and his wife wintered in Florida and summered at their home in Woodsville, N.H.
Survivors include his wife of Hanover, N.H.; four sisters, Mary Tarbox Howe of Milton, Julia Constintine of St. Albans, Ercell Tarbox Wood of Bedford, Texas and Patricia Tarbox Hines of Bradford; a brother Red W. Tarbox of Titusville, Fla., and a granddaughter.
A son Richard Tarbox; a daughter Susan Tarbox Long; a brother William Tarbox and two sisters, Lillian Lyons and Mabel Tarbox, are deceased.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Hale Funeral Home in Bradford. The Rev. Harvey Bartlett will officiate.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours.
Francis A. Gagnon
GRANITEVILLE – Francis Adrian Gagnon, 64, of Graniteville Road, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born June 24, 1940 in Williamstown, he was the son of Gedeas and Marie Louise (Tetreault) Gagnon. He attended the Holy Ghost School in Graniteville and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Montpelier.
He made his home in Williamstown until 1979 when he moved to Duxbury. Later he lived in Waterbury before moving to Graniteville.
Francis worked for the Vermont Department of Taxes in Montpelier and for many years at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury until his retirement due to ill health.
A longtime member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Graniteville, he was the organist and pianist from 1976 to 1998. His interests included needle point and ceramics when he was younger.
Survivors include four brothers, John Gagnon and Albert Gagnon, both of Williamstown, Maurice Gagnon of Reno, NV, and Edward Gagnon of Oregon; two sisters, Theresa Gremillion of Orangevale, CA and Margaret McAllister of Williamstown; and nieces and nephews.
A brother, George Gagnon and two sisters, Lucy Gagnon and Yvonne Gagnon predeceased him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Graniteville with the Rev. Donald Roy, pastor, as celebrant. Interment
will follow in St. Sylvester Cemetery in Websterville. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with Father Roy conducting a prayer service at 7 p.m.u
Francis C. Leonard
NORTHFIELD – Francis C. Leonard, 88, died at his home on South Main Street, Wednesday, July 28, 2004. He was born June 5, 1916, in Orwell, Vermont, the son of James and Catherine (Clark) Leonard. He is a graduate of Brandon High School, class of 1935. He attended the University of Vermont, graduating in 1939 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture.
He married Muriel Lyons in Hanover, New Hampshire on March 3, 1943.
Mr. Leonard is a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Air Corps 5th Air, 58th Division, 310th Fighter Wing in the South Pacific from April 1942 to October 1945.
Mr. Leonard had been employed by Production Farm Credit and Federal Land Bank in Springfield, Massachusetts and Rutland, VT from 1945 to 1957. He joined the Northfield Savings Bank in 1957, retiring in 1981, after twenty-four years of service as bank president.
Mr. Leonard was a member of St. John The Evangelist Church, Treasurer of Red Mitten Gift Shop, member of the initial Northfield Zoning Group, Director of Vermont State Housing Authority, director of Vermont Municipal Board Bank and chairman, officer and president-elect of Northern VT Chapter of National Assn. of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers, President of Vermont Bankers Association 1968 to 1969, member of the University of Vermont Alumni Council and President, trustee of Downer 4-H Camp, member of Board of Directors of Washington County 4-H Foundation, member of Advisory Committee to the College of Agriculture at UVM, member of the Distinguished Service Award Committee at UVM, member of the Friends of the Brown Public Library – built circulation desk, display book case, book cover rack, and repaired magazine rack – received Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of distinguished service of UVM and its alumni, in 1984. Citation Award for Outstanding Service to 4H, Affiliated with Northfield Savings Bank as president and chairman of the board, chairman of Northfield Senior Citizen fund drive which raised $40,000, major fundraiser for the Northfield High School Auditorium and Brown Public Library, Member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and the Boulder Society.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Muriel of Northfield; two daughters, Karen Cohen and her husband, Robert of Sudbury, Mass., Susan Leonard Gregg of Randolph; one son, F. Clark Leonard Jr. and his wife Kelly of Northfield; one sister, Helen Leonard Johnson of Connecticut; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his brother, Raymond Thomas Leonard.
Calling hours will be held Friday, July 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kingston Funeral Home, 35 Slate Avenue, Northfield. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 31 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Northfield. Burial will take place following the Mass with full military honors accorded at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, also in Northfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Brown Public Library, 91 S. Main Street, or the Francis C. Leonard Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Megan Cicio, Northfield Savings Bank, PO Box 347, both of Northfield, VT 05663.u
James P. Murphy
BARRE – James P. Murphy, 94, a former East Montpelier and Barre Lincoln House resident, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin where he had lived for the past several years.
Born July 14, 1910 on Pike Hill in Corinth, he was the son of David and Mary (Digby) Murphy. He attended Holy Ghost School in Graniteville and Williamstown High School.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1945, with the Hq 1st Battalion 255th Infantry Regiment in France and Germany. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star.
On December 11, 1931, he married Alice LaPoint in St. Sylvester Church in Graniteville. Following their marriage, they lived in Graniteville and New York State until World War II when the family moved back to Barre. In 1972 after his retirement, they moved to East Montpelier and later resided at Lincoln House in Barre. She died on June 15, 1999.
In earlier years, he worked for the Allen Lumber Company in Barre. For many years, he worked in construction in New York as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement.
He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church and the America Legion Post 10 both of Barre.
His interests were fishing, vegetable and flower gardening, and playing cards. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting.
Survivors include a son, Robert Murphy and his wife, Mary of Ogunquit, ME; three daughters, Patricia Bessette and her husband, Dona of Hardwick, Janet Dion and her husband, Norman of East Barre, and Mickey Murphy of Barre Town; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Agnes Flannery and her husband, Francis of Windsor; and nieces and nephews.
Three brothers, Lawrence Murphy, Thomas Murphy, William Murphy, predeceased him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, July 30, 2004, at 2 p.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Interment
will follow in St. Sylvester Cemetery in Websterville. There are no calling hours.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the nurses and staff of the Woodridge Nursing Home Evergreen Unit for their friendships and outstanding care.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, Patients Activity Fund, PO Box 550, Barre, 05641.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre is in charge of arrangementsu
Teresa M. Woodard
WATERBURY CENTER – Teresa M. Woodard, 81, of Loomis Hill, passed away at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington on Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Born in Waterbury on July 15, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Edith (Morris) Collins. She was previously married to George E. Woodard Sr.
Teresa was a 1941 graduate of Waterbury High School and upon graduation, went to work for New England Telephone as an operator for several years in Waterbury and Windsor. Following her marriage, she was busy helping on the farm, as a homemaker and raising her family.
Teresa was later employed at the Vermont State Hospital for twelve years as an operator and a bookkeeper in the business office. For 15 years she worked for Vermont Employment and Training in Montpelier as an account clerk and administrative assistant, retiring in 1988. Following her retirement, Teresa remained an integral part of the family farm operation on Loomis Hill.
A faithful member of St. Andrew Church in Waterbury, she also served with the Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Theresa. Teresa enjoyed a lifetime interest in politics and was elected to the Waterbury Town Selectboard and served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Her leisure time was spent enjoying card playing, reading, jigsaw puzzles, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Teresa is survived by her children, Joanna Woodard of Woodbridge VA, George Woodard Jr. and Stephen Woodard and his wife, Barbara all of Waterbury Center, and Bernard Woodard and his wife, Colleen of Swanzey NH; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Joan O’Neill of Windsor and Martha Hooper of Des Moines IA; and her brother, John Collins of Cornish NH. She was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters, a grandson and great-grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury on Monday at 11 a.m. with interment
to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. It was Teresa’s request that flowers be omitted, but rather consider memorial gifts to St Andrew Catholic Church, 109 South Main Street, Waterbury VT 05676.
Gladys M. Goodine
MARSHFIELD – Gladys M. Goodine, 93, a former Marshfield resident, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided for the past two years.
Born August 15, 1910 in Barre, she was the daughter of Lyman and Adele “Lil” (Badger) Budrow. She attended Barre schools.
On October 25, 1926, she married Albert Stephen Goodine in Barre. Following their marriage, they lived in South Ryegate until 1941 when they moved to Marshfield. He died July 28, 1979, exactly twenty-five years ago. Later, she moved to the North Barre Manor and Mayo Assisted Living in Northfield.
Gladys spent much of her life serving others, always the loving worker who cared for children and homes in Marshfield all through her working career. There were more than eighteen children who benefited from her love as she worked in homes while the parents worked outside the home. For at least five years, she worked for Clara and Mervin Wells, caring for the kids and the home. Other homes where she served in that way were Merle and Rob Houghton, Lois and Vaughn Gilman, and Janet and Kenneth Chadwick. Her grandchildren were sent to the home where she was working when they were too ill to go to school. Soup and a peanut butter sandwich, along with her love, usually made them well by the end of the day.
She later spent many years as a volunteer at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center, so when she was taken there for the last two years of her life, she continued to lovingly pass smiles, hugs, and kisses to the staff there. Her humor and good spirit endeared her to those who were at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center as long as she was there.
Though there was much sadness at times in her life, as three of her sons died, she always kept her strong faith and her love of people.
She was a member of the Marshfield United Church which she loved and sang in the choir when she was able. In earlier years, she belonged to the Marshfield Home Dem Club. She especially loved her garden of flowers.
Survivors include a son, Donald Goodine and his wife, Alberta of Marshfield; a daughter, Beverly LeBeau and her husband, Eloy of Burlington; grandchildren, Gene and Donna Lahr, Robert and Bernadette Goodine, Rev. Ronald and Patricia Baker, Janet Goodine, Thomas and Linda Krieger, Joseph and Pamela Laviolette, Timothy and Valerie LeBeau, Eloy and Julie LeBeau Jr., and James and Lavonne Goodine; twenty-one great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Marguerite Goodine of New Hampshire; and nieces and nephews.
Her husband; three sons, Clarence Goodine, Robert Wayne Goodine, and Allen Dean Goodine; three brothers, Willis Budrow, Arthur Budrow, and Leroy Budrow; and a sister, Beatrice Barber predeceased her.
A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. A committal service will be Saturday at 12:00 noon in the Pinehurst Cemetery in South Ryegate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Marshfield United Church, c/o Clara Wells, 2858 US Route 2, Marshfield, 05658 or to the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center, Patient Activities Fund, 98 Hospitality Drive, Berlin, 05641. u
Dennis Carl Kincaid
BRADFORD – Dennis Carl Kincaid, 70, of Bradford died Friday, July 23, 2004, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.
He was born April 25, 1934, in Bradford, son of Arthur and Katherine (Davis) Kincaid. He attended schools in Bradford.
As a young man he worked at The Curt-Moore Farm in Bradford and West Fairlee, and the Brussian Farm in St. Albans. He also worked on James J. LaRose
WEBSTERVILLE – James J. LaRose, 41, of Little John Road, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, N.H., after a long illness.
He was born April 19, 1963, in Barre, son of John and Rita (Roy) LaRose.
Mr. LaRose graduated from Spaulding High School in 1982.
He was first married to Holly Pearson. He then married Linda Perojo on Dec. 24, 1992, in East Barre.
He was an assembler for Bombardier Transit Corporation in Barre for several years. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, snowmobiling, working on cars and carpentry. He also enjoyed collecting antique telephones and spending time with his family.
Mr. LaRose was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre.
Survivors include his wife, Linda LaRose of East Barre; his mother, Rita LaRose of Barre; a son, Anthony LaRose of Texas; a daughter, Chantell LaRose, also of Texas; a step-son, Dennis Leslie of East Barre; brothers, Ralph LaRose of Washington, John LaRose of Websterville, and Edmund LaRose of Barre; sisters, Madeline Frost of Graniteville, Claire LaRose of Montpelier, Florence Barney of Barre, Delores Deuso of Graniteville and Nancy Kirkland of East Barre; three grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, John LaRose.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon on Saturday at St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Burial will follow at St. Sylvester Cemetery in Lower Websterville.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home in Barre, with a prayer service to be held at 8:15 p.m.
The Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home of Barre is in charge of the arrangements.
Gregory O’Neil
BARRE – Gregory O’Neil, 49, of Barre died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 7 St. Paul Street, Montpelier after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born February 10, 1955, in Barre, VT, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Chamberlain) O’Neil.
Greg grew up in Barre, VT and graduated in 1973 from Spaulding High School. He then attended Castleton State College. He worked various part-time jobs while in school at Sprague Electric and for the State of Vermont. He later worked for Dubois Chemicals.
He was a devoted hockey fan and was the 1971 hockey manager for the Spaulding High team. He was an avid reader and very knowledgeable on military history. Greg was a strong advocate for all veterans.
Survivors include his brother, Frank and his wife Kay of Barre and their children Karin of Barre and Chris of St. Albans, VT; his sister Cheryl Westdyke, her husband Mark, and her son Jeffrey Billings of Belvidere Center, VT; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, Frank and Dorothy O’Neil and his niece, Lorena Billings.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2004, at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Segue House, c/o WCMHS, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601, or to CVHH&H, 600 Granger Road, Berlin, VT 05641. u
Norma B. Wilber
NORTHFIELD – Norma B. Wilber, 89, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at the Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Riverton, February 14, 1915, the daughter of Clifford and Alice (Colby) Berry. She is a graduate of Northfield High School.
She married George Arthur Wilber in Glens Falls, New York on October 6, 1937. They resided in Glens Falls for several years prior to moving to Northfield in the 1940s. Most of their married lives were spent together at their home on Pleasant Street. Mr. Wilber died July 19, 1997.
Mrs. Wilber was an active member of the MacKenzie Church in Riverton and the Northfield Senior Citizens. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, flowers and long walks.
Survivors include two daughters, Judith Hill and her husband, James of Jericho, Jane Wilber of Silver Spring, Maryland; two grandchildren, Shane Hill of East Barre, Jessica Hill and her husband, Kamal of Alexandria, Virginia.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, George, she is predeceased by six siblings.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2004, at the MacKenzie Church in Riverton. Burial will take place in the family plot in the Riverton Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the MacKenzie Church, c/o Hazel Gordon, 17 Gordon Drive, West Berlin, VT 05663.
The Kingston Funeral Home of Northfield is in charge of the arrangements.
Esther M. Brigham
RANDOLPH - Esther M. Brigham, 92, of Brigham Circle in Randolph died July 31, 2004, at her home.
She was born Nov. 13, 1911, in Roxbury, daughter of Wallace and Frances (Button) Hill.
She graduated from Randolph Union High School in 1931.
She married Lawrence P. Brigham on Jan. 21, 1934. He died in 1970.
Mrs. Brigham was a bookkeeper for her husband's carpentry business and later taught nutrition for the Orange County Extension Service of the University of Vermont.
She was a member of the United Church in Randolph, where she was organist for many years. She also served as an organist at several other area churches, was a choral director and most recently served as organist for the United Church in Bethel.
She was also a member of the Beulah Chapter #15 Order of the Eastern Star and a life member of the American Guild of Organists.
She enjoyed gardening, quilting, reading, horseback riding, sewing and knitting for her family.
Survivors include four daughters, Louise Acker of Bristol and Carol Labonte, Nancy Dimick and Laura Brigham, all of Randolph; two half-sisters, Ruth Small of Brookfield and Elizabeth Martell of Tucson, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Eloise Brigham.
Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Day Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the United Church in Randolph with Rev. Roger Wotten officiating.
Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Randolph.
Contributions may be made to Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060.
James R. "Jimbo" Bryant Rites
WARREN - A Mass of Christian Burial for James R. "Jimbo" Bryant of German Flats Road, who died Monday. July 26, 2004 at the Fletcher-Allen Health Care Center in Burlington, was held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2004 in St. Monica Church.
The principal celebrant was the Rev. Peter Routhier, pastor of the church. Concelebrants were the Rev. Patrick Forman, Rev. Henry Furman and Rev. Daniel Rupp, all former Parochial Vicars at St. Monica Church; the Rev Daniel White and Rev. Bernie Gaudrealu. The Crucifer was Seminarian, James Zuccaro. Deacons David Bisson, Fernand Rivard, and Daniel Pudvah assisted. William Shannon was the Altar Server. Pianist Marielle Gosselin accompanied the St. Monica Combined Choirs in several hymns. The Old Testament reader was Peter Lyford. Erin Finneran read from the New Testament. Words of remembrance were offered by his sister, Jenny Donahue. The gifts were brought to the altar by the Donahue family.
The bearers were his cousin, Michael Daly; and friends, Michael Bonacorsi, Erik Hammond, Jeffrey LaFaille, Nate Richards and Patrick Finneran. Burial was made in the Hope Cemetery. A time of fellowship and a luncheon followed in the K of C Hall.
A Prayer Vigil Service was held Thursday evening at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street in Barre led by Fr. Routhier and Seminarian Zuccaro.
Gertrude P. Crawford
WEBSTERVILLE - Gertrude P. Crawford, 95, of the Websterville Road, died Friday, July 30, 2004, in the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born November 3, 1908, in Leeds, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of William and Hannah (Davison) Lowery. She attended school in Leeds. In 1928, she came to the United States with her parents, living in Williamstown. On May 26, 1948, she proudly became a citizen of the United States and maintained ties with family and friends by trips to Canada over the years.
On April 30, 1930, she married Wendell Crawford in the Graniteville Presbyterian Church. They spent most of their married life living in Websterville. He died on October 5, 1962.
Gertrude was a homemaker and in earlier years worked at the Hilltop Restaurant on Quarry Hill.
A member of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, she also attended the Websterville Baptist Church.
Her interests were making quilts, cooking, music and her plants. She especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons, Harry Crawford and his wife, Barbara, and Clifton Crawford all of Websterville, and Alton Crawford of Barre Town; two daughters, Thelma Carpenter and her husband, Kenneth of Websterville, and Shirley Jarmulowicz and her husband, Peter of Barre Town; 15 grandchildren and21 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Eva Boucher of Manchester, NH; nieces and nephews.
A daughter who died in infancy; a son, Stanley Crawford; three brothers, Gilbert Lowery, Mervin Lowery, and Walter Lowery; and three sisters, Ethel Morrison, Ida Harvey, and Mildred Pecor predeceased her.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, in the Graniteville Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Internment will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre today, Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Central Vermont Council On Aging, 30 Washington Street, Barre, 05641 or to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, 05641 or to Brighter Day, Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center, 98 Hospitality Drive, Berlin, 05641.
