In Memorium

Charles (Ace) Adams, February 22, 2018

Brattleboro- Charles F. “Ace” Adams, 72 of Western Avenue, a lifelong resident of Brattleboro died Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester, Massachusetts following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Brattleboro on June 13, 1945 the son of Francis R. and Ruth (Miner) Adams. He attended Brattleboro public schools and was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, Class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1969.

With the passing of his father Mr. Adams was raised by the late Henry Angell who he went to work for at Angell’s Automotive later becoming Tri-State Automotive on Flat Street. He served as a sales representative for the company for many years. More recently he worked as a courier driver for Summit Chrysler Dodge & Jeep.

Active fraternally, he was a member of Brattleboro Lodge #102 F&AM, the Brattleboro Shrine Club and Cairo Shrine Temple in Rutland and was a member of the Shriner’s snowmobile parade unit. In the Masonic Order he served as a special aid for the Potentate and was a Divane member.

Of his leisure time activities, he enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time at Lynde Motorcycle Repair Shop on Flat Street, Country & Western music, dancing and bowling. He enjoyed his involvement in the Shrine and loved living life.

Survivors include one son, James Adams of Boston, a daughter, Melissa Adams of Dumerston, one brother, two step sisters several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of close friends.

Friends are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home Thursday from 4 to 6 P.M.

The memorial graveside service with Masonic Rites/Military Honors will be held in Morningside Cemetery on July 21st at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Adam’s name may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, Mass 01104.

Harold Aither, August 29, 2018

Doreen (Atema) Patnode, December 31, 2007

Doreen A. Patnode, 60, of 8 Old Lake Street, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. She was born in Brattleboro, Vt., on Feb. 14, 1947, the daughter of James and Laura (Greene) Atema. Mrs. Patnode grew up in the Brattleboro area and had lived in Chesterfield until 1971, when she moved to Swanzey where she has resided until her death. She was a graduate of Keene State College and was a teacher at the John Fuller Elementary School in Keene for many years prior to her retirement. She was an active member of the Now and Then Vehicle Club of Southern Vermont, the Yankee Bottle Club in Keene, and the Swanzey Preservation Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family, loved her pets and enjoyed making personalized greeting cards for her family and friends. She is survived by her children; Robert Patnode and his wife Rebecca of Basco, Fla., Sandra Vaine and her husband Edmond of Stafford Springs, Conn., Patti Monroe of Keene and David Patnode and his wife Sue of Swanzey; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St., Keene, on Monday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Fay L. Gemmell will officiate. Spring burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Swanzey. Family and friends are invited to call at the Foley Funeral Home on Monday, from noon until 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, New Hampshire Affiliate, 249 Canal St., Manchester, NH 03101, or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Norma Jeanne Pinney, P.O. Box 87, West Swanzey, NH 03469

Martha (Collins) Bacon, October 3, 2003

Martha (Collins) Bacon, 57, of 498 Marlboro Road, died Friday, October 3, 2003, at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born in Marlboro, Mass., on February 5, 1946, the daughter of Richard and Bernice Hitchcock Collins. She graduated from Brattleboro Union High School with the class of 1964 and from the Thompson School of Nursing as a licensed practical nurse in 1994. She worked at several area nursing homes through the Tri-State Professional Inc. and Professional Nurses. Her main interest was her family. She was formerly married to John D. Bacon of Thetford. She is survived by three sons, Adam Lieopold of Miami, Jeremy Bacon of Fairlee, and Preston Bacon of Bradford; two daughters, Kimberly Wilkins of Vernon, and Samantha Bacon of Brattleboro; one brother, William Collins of Bennington; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one nephew. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at Ker, Westerlund Funeral Home. Burial will be in Locust Ridge Cemetery on Black Mountain Road in Brattleboro. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to either the Thompson House Nursing Home or The Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., Burlington, VT 05403.

Lawrence S. Bauman, August, 1984

Lawrence S. Bauman, 37, also known in the musical world as Beau Bowman, died Wednesday morning at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1946, in Miami, FL, and came to Vermont in 1955, residing in East Dover until 1966. A 1964 graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, he attended Castleton State College in 1965 and 1966. Mr. Bauman has been involved in all phases of musical production since 1966. He first appeared as a solo guitarist and musical group member throughout Vermont and the region and more recently had become a music engineer. He was President of Mobile Music Inc. and as a musical entrepreneur installed sound systems, produced records, tapes, and concerts and operated a recording studio in Mount Holly. Surviving are his mother, Ellen (Perkins) Bauman of Deluth, GA; a brother, Anthony, also of Deluth; a sister, Shannon Norris of Haymarket, VA.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at East Dover Baptist Church. The Rev. James Keith will officiate. Internment will follow in Dover Center Cemetery. Friends may call at Covey and Allen Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Dover Baptist Church, East Dover 05341.

Cheryl (Beebe) Kearney, October 30, 2000

Cheryl Beebe Kearney, 53, of 233 Pako Ave., Keene, died Monday, October 30, 2000, in an accident at her summer home at Newell Pond. She was born December 7, 1946, in Greenfield, Mass., daughter of Beryl (Stockwell) and R. Willard Beebe of Brattleboro. She grew up in Brattleboro and at Spofford Lake, graduated from Brattleboro Union High School, and attended Northfield Mount Herman School and the University of New Hampshire. Mrs. Kearney was a dental assistant. She worked for Dr. Robert Middleton in Brattleboro before her marriage. While her children were small, she ran a day-care business in her house for seven years. She had been a dental assistant for Dr. Michael A. Guberman in Keene for the past 23 years. She was a five-term president of the Friends of the Keene Public Library, and had been a local chairwoman of the annual Girl Scout cookie drive, sang in the Greater Keene Pops Choir, had been an incorporator of the Prospect Place retirement home, and volunteered for the Monadnock United Way. She was a breast cancer survivor and had counseled many cancer patients about care and treatment. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Thomas F. Kearney of Keene; one daughter, Michelle P. Tammelleo of Providence, R.I.; one son, Jeffery S. Kearney of Laurel, Md.; one sister, Jill B. Muntz of Hanover; two grandsons; two nephews; one aunt; and cousins. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 23 Central Square, Keene. The Rev. Charles H. Shook will officiate. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro St., Keene. Flowers may be sent or contributions may be made in Mrs. Kearney’s memory to the New Book Fund, Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St., Keene, NH 03431.

Dale Bergeron, August 30, 1965

News has been received here of the death by accidental electrocution in Cartagena, Columbia, Monday, August 30, 1965 of Dale Gerald Bergeron, 18, a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. The young man was the son of Mrs. Theodore Garfield, until recently of Brattleboro, now of Hillsborough, N.H., and Gerald Bergeron of Turners Falls, MA. Mrs. Garfield returned here upon being notified of the fatal accident by Vice Admiral B.J. Semmes, Jr., Chief of Naval personnel.

An Associated Press dispatch stated that Bergeron, a crewman of the U. S. destroyer John Willis, was electrocuted when he touched a high tension wire while bathing at Cartagena Beach. The dispatch quoted a Navy spokesman as saying that the youth apparently did not understand Spanish and could not read warning signs near the electrical wire.

Bergeron had been stationed in Newport, RI, before being assigned to duty with a sonar outfit in South America last month. Arrangements are being made for military rites here at a time to be announced. Bergeron enlisted in the Navy in May, 1964, and began boot training shortly after his graduation from high school. Keenly interested in sports, he had served as manager of the football, baseball, and basketball teams at BUHS. He worked for the Brattleboro Recreation Department while a student.

He was born in Turners Falls December 3, 1946, son of Gerald Bergeron and the former Pauline LaShier. Survivors besides his father, mother and stepfather include two sisters, Arlene and Barbara Bergeron, both of Hillsborough; a stepsister and stepbrother, Michele and Theodore Garfield, Jr.; and grandmothers, Mrs. Germaine Faille of Windsor, NJ, and Mrs. Elsie Momaney of Turners Falls.

Ronald George Blood, June 8, 1998

Ronald George Blood, 51, of 8 Lynwood Dr., died Monday evening at home. He was born June 18, 1946, in Burlington, a son of Edwin and Katherine Blood Campbell and attended local schools. He graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. At the time of his death, he was employed by the Geka Brush Co. in Brattleboro as an assembler. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, achieving the rank of Airman 2d class. Mr. Blood was a master at anything he attempted. He was known to his classmates as Ron “Rabbit” Blood, for the speed he possessed in his many athletic endeavors. He loved to play golf, enjoyed billiards, playing cards, hiking, and especially family gatherings, where he enjoyed dancing with his sister. He was a trivia buff, excelling in the game of Trivial Pursuit, an avid tennis and basketball player, and competed in archery when with the juvenile police. He was a member of American Legion Post 5, Carl N. Dessaint VFW Post 1034, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2445. He is survived by a son, Ronald G. Blood, Jr., stationed in Colorado with the Air Force; a daughter, Dana, of Brattleboro; his mother, Katherine Campbell and stepfather Joseph Campbell of Brattleboro; two brothers, Elwin Blood of Hinsdale, N.H., and Edwin Blood of New Jersey; a sister, Brenda K. Howard of Putney; a grandson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin S. Blood, in 1972, and by two nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Blood will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the Ker, Westerlund & Fleming Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Roth of the First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro will officiate. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the military section of Locust Ridge cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Bloods memory may be made to rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 593, Brattleboro 05301.

Eric Edward Brackett, December 9, 2002

Eric Edward Brackett, 56, of South Main Street died Monday evening, Dec. 9, 2002, at his home surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Brackett was born in Brattleboro on Nov. 10, 1946, the son of Edward and Mary (Fillion) Brackett. He was raised and educated in Guilford and was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, Class of 1964. He went on to attend Keene State College earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology. While attending Keene State, he served as a Coast Guard recruiter in Brattleboro, working out of the Greenfield, Mass., office. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S Coast Guard, on board the USCGC Barataria. He was the recipient of the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the U.S. Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. In conjunction with his time spent in Vietnam, stateside he worked with the U.S. Intelligence Service in Boston at the John F. Kennedy Building. He was honorably discharged in May 1972. In 1979, he began work for the U.S. Postal Service employed as a customer service representative and passport clerk. He was employed at the Brattleboro Post Office up until mid-July this year. Previously he had worked for William Shumway as a surveying assistant for eight years. Mr. Brackett was a member of the American Legion, Brattleboro Post 5, the V.F.W. Carl Dessaint Post 1034, and held membership in the American Postal Workers Union. Of his hobbies and interests, he enjoyed softball, cycling, was an avid runner and in his earlier years he ski jumped with the Brattleboro Outing Club, of which he was a member. He jumped several of the larger hills in the New England area, including Harris Hill in Brattleboro, and Bear Mountain, in New York. He also enjoyed reading, especially Civil War history and non-fiction selections. On Oct. 28, 1966, in East Dummerston, he was married to Karen S. Dix, who survives. Besides his wife of 36 years, he leaves his mother of Guilford; one son, Shane Brackett of Portsmouth, R.I.; a daughter, Tatum Brackett Baily of South Burlington; one sister, Karen Malmgren of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at community Bible Chapel on Atwood Street with the Rev. Joe Coleman of Calvary Chapel in West Townshend officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the Atamanuk Funeral Home, 40 Terrace Street on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Brattleboro Historical Society, P.O. Box 6392, Brattleboro, VT 05302, or to the Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT & N.H., 1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

Patricia Stuart Brown, April 29, 1990

Patricia Stuart Brown, of Brattleboro, died early Sunday morning, April 29, at the Dartmouth Medical Center in Hanover, N.H., after a valiant four-year fight with colon cancer. She was 43.  Moving to the Brattleboro area in 1962, Ms Brown was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School and Marlboro College. She held a master’s degree in psychology and had nearly completed her doctorate in the same subject at the time of her death. Ms. Brown had a private practice in clinical psychology for many years and was involved in several businesses, the most recent of which was Aardvark Auto in Dummerston. She taught psychology at Nathaniel Hawthorn College and was a social worker for the Vermont State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. She also developed and ran an independent living program, serving as guardian for more than 30 troubled young people. Within the past few years, she had spent as much time as possible snorkeling in the Caribbean. Ms. Brown is survived by her parents. Stuart and Betty Brown of Middleburg, VA; her sister and brother-in-law, Kris Brown and Brian MacDonald of Buffalo, N.Y.; one nephew; and companions, Marie Squillace and Mandy Vernalia. A memorial gathering will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at West Village Meeting House in West Brattleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ms. Brown’s name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, where a special fund will be set up to help patients defray the costs of receiving experimental cancer treatments.

Gene H. Capen, February 1, 2019

Gene H. Capen, age 72, passed in his sleep on February 1, 2019 at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Gene was born April 11, 1946 in Carthage, NY and raised in Brattleboro, VT from an early age. Gene graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964 went on to attend Dean Junior College as well as the University of Southern California.

Mr. Capen is survived by a wife, Heather, his daughter Catherine J. Lyman of Fairlee, Vermont and son Christopher J. Capen of Colorado Springs, CO, he also leaves behind five grandchildren, Alexander R. Pond, Caleb and Zoe Lyman, Riley and Keira Capen and one great grandchild, Reesa Pond. Mr. Capen is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a helicopter pilot completing two tours from 1968 to 1969 and 1971 to 1972, serving first with the 120th Aviation Company “Razorbacks”, 1st Cavalry Division and the 1st Aviation Brigade earning several medals and awards to include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart W/ OLC, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Army Overseas Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Senior Army Aviator Badge. As a result of his service in Vietnam, Mr. Capen had a lifelong struggle from the wounds he received.

Upon his completion of military service Mr. Capen lived and worked in Denver Colorado as a commercial pilot and then moved back to Brattleboro where he worked for the US Postal Service. Mr. Capen was a coach for the American Legion Post 5 baseball team for many years, winning a State Championship in 1986. Mr. Capen was a member of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Eagles and the Elks organizations volunteering time on many projects, especially those in the service of young adults.

There will be an internment ceremony for family at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado and a remembrance and celebration of life at the VFW in Brattleboro, Vermont starting at 1:00pm on the 16th of February. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Gene Capen to The St. Joseph’s Indian School.

Sandra (Chamberlain) Robinson, January 7, 2000

Sandra Robinson, 53, of Schoolhouse Road, died Friday, January 7, 2000, at Grace cottage Hospital in Townshend after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 11, 1946 in Brattleboro, a daughter of Kenneth and bertha (Wood) Chamberlain. She attended schools in Dummerston and Brattleboro and was a 1964 graduate of Brattleboro Union High School and the Thompson School of Nursing in 1965. She worked at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital from 1965 to 1994. She devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother, taking care of her children and other children in her home. She also worked for Scott Farm Apple Orchard in Dummerston and Millar Orchard. She lived every day to its fullest. She enjoyed being outdoors, and loved fishing, gardening and the beach. On September 7, 1967, she married Barry “Butch” Robinson in Dummerston. She leaves her husband of 32 years; a son, Brian Robinson of Brattleboro; a daughter, Heather Robinson at home; a granddaughter; two brothers, Lann and Ken Chamberlain; and a half-brother, Ernest Chamberlain, all of Dummerston; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Dummerston congregational Church. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Windham County Humane Society, care of Kathy Burrows, 916 West River Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

John H. Chase, February 9, 1997

John Howard Chase, 51, of Berlin, a lawyer and board counsel at the office of the secretary of state, died Saturday at Central Vermont Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1946, in Newport, R.I., he was the son of Herman M. and Olive (Earle) Chase. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, in 1968, where he graduated with distinction, and obtained his law degree from Boston University in 1977. He served with the Air Force from February 1969 until August 1974, including a tour of duty in Vietnam, as a C-130 navigator. He later served in the Air Force Reserves at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts, followed by service with the 158^th TFW Vermont Air National Guard, where he achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel – a military career totaling 24 years of service. On June 15, 1968, he married Judith Fouts in Minneapolis. Mr. Chase became a member of the Massachusetts Bar in 1977 and the Vermont Bar in 1980. His professional career was begun as assistant to the district attorney for Norfolk County in Dedham, Mass, from 1977-78. He worked on the Project to Advance Veterans Employment Inc. in Waterbury Center, and was attorney in charge of the litigation division representing veterans before military discharge review boards and Veterans Administration adjudication boards from 1978-80. He worked with the attorney general’s office in Montpelier, being assigned to a variety of agencies and appearing in a variety of civil, criminal and administrative proceedings from 1980-85. From 1985 until his death, he worked with the secretary of state’s office in Montpelier as board counsel advising professional licensing boards and overseer of professional disciplinary processes. He was a member of Washington County Bar Association, Vermont Bar Association, Trinity United Methodist church in Montpelier, and chairman of Covenent Hill Site Management Committee. He served on the Board of Camps and conferences, Troy Annual Conference, National Guard Association and Central Vermont Homebrewers. His other interests were gardening, hiking and cross country skiing. Survivors include his wife of Berlin; a daughter, Laura A. Chase of Burlington; a son, Seth A. Chase of Concord, NH; his mother, Olive Chase Osborne of Willard, OH; two brothers, Richard Chase of Rhome, TX, and Robert Chase or New Washington, OH; two sisters, Dorothy Chase Turner of Brattleboro and Grace Vance of Los Angeles. A service of remembrance will be held today at 11am at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial in the spring will take place in Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist church, 137 Main St., Montpelier, VT, 05602.

David Chatterton, December 12, 2013

David Morgan Chatterton, 67, of Hinsdale, N.H., passed away December 12, 2013. Born in Brattleboro June 30, 1946, he was the son of Harley Meade Chatterton Jr. and Elizabeth March Underwood, both of Brattleboro. He was the husband of the late Debbie Madden of Hinsdale, N.H. He graduated from Brattleboro Union High School, Class of 1964. A naturally talented musician, David was the drummer for The Rogues, a Brattleboro rock band, in his late high school years. David served 8 1/2 years in the Army (1965-1973.) This included a yearlong tour in Vietnam, where he worked in helicopter and aircraft maintenance, and a post in Stuttgart, Germany. David was trained by Pitney Bowes and traveled throughout New England repairing office equipment for Pitney Bowes, Baker's Office Supplies, and Simco electronics. The VFW was an important part of David's life. He was a member of the House Committee and, for some time, a member of the Color Guard. He and his wife Debbie volunteered cooking each year at the Brattleboro annual Christmas breakfast. He is survived by five children, eight grandchildren and a sister. SERVICES: A memorial potluck get-together to celebrate the life of David Chatterton and his wife, Debbie Madden, will be held at the Brattleboro VFW, 40 Black Mountain Rd., Sunday, July 12, 2015, 1 to 3 p.m

Published in Brattleboro Reformer on July 4, 2015

Powell Emerson Crowley, May 1, 2002

Powell Emerson Crowley, 56, husband, father and friend, died peacefully from complications due to cancer on May 1, 2002. Mr. Crowley is survived by his wife Marianne, sons Ryan, Christopher and Daniel, and daughter Anneka. He is also survived by his siblings, Joe Crowley of Vermont, Peter Crowley of Connecticut and Betsy Crowley of California. His parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Crowley preceded him in death. Mr. Crowley was born on March 25, 1946, in Brattleboro, Vt. After high school, he served as a medic in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Charleston and with the Second Battalion, Eigth Marines in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He received a National Defense Service Medal and was honorably discharged in 1971. Mr. Crowley’s post-Navy career took him all over the world. After attending California State University, Long Beach, he became an accomplished potter who loved to visit Mexico to develop his craft. An executive international career began at Inmac, a California-based computer catalog company. He jumped from forklift operator to executive, expanding Inmac’s European branches in France, Germany, and England. After 15 years at Inmac, he was recruited by computer catalog company MicroWarehouse to head its international business in Europe. From 1992 through 1996 Mr. Crowley added several more countries to the European network and expanded it to the Pacific Rim, Latin America and Canada. In 1997 Mr. Crowley became chief executive officer of South Hills Data, which he successfully positioned for an acquisition. He and his family moved to Austin, TX, in 1999, where he most recently served as vice-president of marketing for software company, Amicus. Although Mr. Crowley was a cosmopolitan businessman, his most important and cherished roles were husband and father. He embraced his family life with dedication and joy. Mr. Crowley was most content canoeing or hiking with his sons, playing with his daughter or enjoying life with his wife. As an active member of Emmaus Catholic Church and the Catholic Schoenstatt Movement of Austin, Mr. Crowley had a committed relationship with God and relied on his faith to guide him and his family throughout their lives together. A Rosary will be held on Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m., at Emmaus Catholic Church, 1718 Lohnias Crossing Dr., Lakeway, TX. Funeral services celebrating Mr. Crowley’s life will be held at Emmaus Catholic church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Crowley Children Education Fund at Village Bank and Trust, attn: Dala Campbell, P.O. Box 342469, Austin, TX 78734-0042.

Constance Dean, November 28, 1978

Mrs. Constance Marie (Dean) Bridges, 32, wife of Ronald W. Bridges of 77 Frost Street, died early this morning (Tuesday, November 28, 1978) at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH, following a long illness. She was born in Brattleboro, May 25, 1946, daughter of Harry and Florence (Urus) Dean. She graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. A secretary, she had worked for American Stratford, Eastern Ski Association and Paul Sullivan, CPA. Her marriage to Mr. Bridges took place May 9, 1971 in Vernon. Besides her husband, survivors include a son, Michael, and daughter, Christina, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dean of Brattleboro; a sister, Miss Patricia Dean of Amherst, MA.; aunts and an uncle. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11am at First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro by the Rev. Robert C. Hamm. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Putney. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions for a memorial fund may be sent to Chief T. Howard Mattison, Brattleboro Fire department. Ker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Richard Dodge, March 27, 2000

Edward R. Dodge, 54, or 1178 West River Road, died early Monday morning, March 27, 2000, at his home. He was born January 26, 1946, in Brattleboro, the son of Richard and Eveline (Murray) Dodge. He attended Brattleboro schools and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. He was a veteran of Vietnam serving with the U. S. Air force. Mr. Dodge was employed at GS precision in Brattleboro for more than 19 years. He was a former resident of Hinsdale, N.H., and had made his home in Brattleboro for most of his life. He was an active member of the First United Methodist church of Brattleboro and a past master of Brattleboro Lodge #102 F&AM. His interests included music, and he was especially fond of bluegrass music. On June 17, 1972, he married the former Brenda LaMarche, who survives. Besides his wife of nearly 28 years, he leaves a son, Matthew Dodge of Somerville, Mass.; a daughter, Karen Dodge of Bristol; three sisters, Sally Huston of Bristol, CT, Judith Stewart of El Mirage, CA, and Susan Sumida of Littleton, CO; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at First united Methodist church, off Putney Road. Friends are invited to call at Max E. Carr Funeral Home, 147 Western Ave., on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Brattleboro Lodge #102 F&AM will conduct services Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in Mr. Dodge’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 18 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro 05301, or to the charity of one’s choice.

Charles Gray, May 16, 1993

Charles M. Gray, 47, of Williamsville, died unexpectedly Friday evening at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Largely attended services for Francis Gray and his son, Charles M. Gray, were held Tuesday morning at Parish Road Cemetery. The Rev. Philip Gustafson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brattleboro, officiated.

In honor of Charles Gray’s 30 years of service with the South Newfane-Williamsville Fire Department, during which time he served as chief for 20 years, a motor escort and honor guard were formed under the direction of his nephew, acting Chief Steve Jones, by members of the following fire departments and agencies: South Newfane-Williamsville, NewBrook, Wardsboro Fire and rescue, Brattleboro, Keene (NH) Mutual Aid, Westminster, East Dover, Wilmington, Meadowood, Southwestern New Hampshire Mutual Aid, and Grace Cottage Hospital Ambulance. Pall bearers were Neal Carter. Scott Dorman, Randy Clark, Darren Keefe, Dave Moore and Travis Bristol, all members of the South Newfane-Williamsville Fire Department.

Frank Gray died April 30 at Linden Lodge nursing home in Brattleboro. Charles Gray died Friday evening at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Ker, Westerlund and Fleming Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Christopher (Peter) Groeger, November 3, 1970

Christopher Peter Groeger, 24, of 98 Chestnut St., a member of the Brattleboro police Department, lost his life early today in a one-car accident on South Canal Street. Officer Groeger had joined the force in January 1968 after his discharge from the Army. He had served with the Military Police from 1964 to 1967 stationed in Korea and Okinawa.

He was born November 7, 1945 in Eger, Czechoslovakia, the son of Mrs. Anna Groeger. His father had been killed in action in World War II before his birth. He spent his early years in Germany, coming to the United States in 1956. In 1964 he was graduated from Brattleboro Union High School, where he was a three-letter athlete. Since returning to Brattleboro from the service he had coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball teams and had played softball with Dunham’s team. He was a deputy sheriff of Windham County, a member of the Brattleboro Lodge of Elks and American Legion Post 5.

Surviving are his widow, the former Sheila Shea, whom he married March 10, 1965 at Ft. Gordon, GA; a son, Christopher II; and his mother, Mrs. Anna Chatmes of Brattleboro. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11am at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ker Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rescue Inc.

Gary W. Harris, April 21, 2010

Gary W. Harris, 64, of Colchester, beloved husband of Bonnie, passed away peacefully Wednesday (April 21, 2010) at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 19, 1945 in Greenfield, MA, he was the son of the late Clifford and Dorothy (Reynolds) Harris. He proudly served with the US Navy from 1967 to 1987, with wartime service during Vietnam and Granada. He retired at the rank of Command Master Chief at the Naval Submarine School in New London. Gary was very active in his community. He was a member and past Commander of the Donald A. Bigelow American Legion Post 54 and was instrumental in the establishment the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 54. In addition, he was a member of the Adler-Boluck VFW Post 6990, the Colchester Republican Town Committee and the Board of Assessment Appeals. Following his service, he went on in the private sector to engineer underwater simulators and was currently in tool repair for NEFCO in So. Windsor. Gary loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and tending to his meticulous yard, but his greatest joy and love was for his family. In addition to his loving wife of 40 years, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Keri and Nick Shkutzko of Colchester; his grandson, Gavin; his sister, Diane Harris of Cummington, MA; and numerous extended family members and friends. Friends may call starting at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. A Legion/VFW Memorial Service will be observed at 1:45 p.m. followed by a Chapel Service. Committal with full military honors will follow in the New St. Andrew Cemetery, Colchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post 54, P.O. Box 54, Colchester 06415 or to the Gastric Cancer Fund, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Hescock, October 3, 1977

Mrs. Patricia Edith (Hescock) Barnes, 31, wife of Daniel L. Barnes of Mountain Home Trailer Park, died Sunday morning at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born in Brattleboro August 30, 1946, daughter of Gordon and Shirley (Hildreth) Hescock. She graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. Her marriage to Mr. Barnes took place in Brattleboro January 3, 1970.

Besides her husband, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hescock of Vernon; three brothers, Gordon Hescock, Jr., and Donald Hescock of Hinsdale, NH, and Bruce Hescock of Vernon.; two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Vigneau of Hinsdale and Miss Gayle Hescock of Vernon; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2pm at Ker Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mrs. Barnes may be made to Vermont Lung Association, Inc., 30 Farrell St., South Burlington 05401.

Melinda J. Holden Doyle Bussino passed away peacefully at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning with her daughters by her side, surrounded by love and music. Melinda was born on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts at 9:00 a.m.; the day and time her mother selected. She was the only child of Sharon V. Holden and E. Grace Fitzgerald Holden of Putney Rd., in Brattleboro, Vermont. Her parents were the proprietors of Holden Antiques. She was raised in Brattleboro and attended Brattleboro public schools. She graduated, with honors, from Brattleboro Union High School, class of 1964. She earned her Silver B in her junior year. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Brattleboro. In March 1967, Rev. James Young, then First Baptist's minister, chose her to deliver the sermon in the initial Youth Sunday. As a child, her parents had her learn the name of every Vermont town on its eastern border with New Hampshire and took her on a tour of those towns when she succeeded. She attended Green Mountain Junior College in Poultney, Vermont for part of a semester, but decided on an undergraduate degree so she transferred to Keene State College. She graduated from Keene State College in June 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In December 1967, she married Roderick H. O'Connor, formerly of Brattleboro. That marriage ended in divorce; however they remained close friends for life. She began her professional career working for the Strafford County NH Community Action Agency in Somersworth, N.H. as an Outreach Case Worker. During her time there, she was effective in local, state and New England-wide anti-poverty advocacy efforts. She was also promoted to a case work supervisor position with the Strafford County CAA. She married Louis Doyle on Valentine's Day, 1974 in her parent's home in Brattleboro. Melinda became step-mother to two and she and Louis had two children in the next two years. In 1976, the family moved to Westminster West to settle on the Holden family property. They built a home there that Melinda has remained in since. Louis passed away in 1980. In addition to jobs at the USPS in Putney and with Keith Banjo Tuners in Westminster, Melinda because secretary at the United Methodist Church in Brattleboro, Vt. in 1985. Her position there led to her involvement in the founding of the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center. She became Executive Director in 1989 and grew the Drop-In Center from a small community service to a nationally recognized model for homeless advocacy. Melinda served as a Commissioner from Westminster on the Windham Regional Commission since 1995, was Vice Chair for three years, and was serving her fifth term as chair at the time of her death. In 2008, Melinda won the Housing Hero award at VHFA's statewide, biennial Vermont Housing Conference. Melinda was a much-valued colleague, collaborating with her partners in Vermont's housing and homelessness organizations. She was the most recent chair of the Vermont Council to End Homelessness. She also served as the Governor's appointee on the Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Planning Committee and the Vermont Interagency Council on Homelessness. She had previously chaired the State Affordable Housing Coalition, Vermont Protection and Advocacy Board, the Board of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger. Melinda also served on the Westminster Planning Commission. Melinda married Fred Bussino of Rockingham in September of 1998. With that marriage she gained eight more step children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; an honor and privilege that she cherished. Fred passed away in 2000 with Melinda by his side. Melinda was an activist, an advocate, a leader, a teacher, a mother, a grandmother, and a friend. She loved her regular swimming, her church activities, and time in the woods of Westminster West. Melinda was a skilled skier since childhood, a love she passed along to all of her children. Her incredible work ethic was matched only by her generosity and commitment to helping those in need. She was an amazing woman who gave selflessly to all those around her. Amongst her many great accomplishments, those she was most proud of were her children. While her life's work was for those without a voice, her greatest joy was in being a mother. Melinda is survived by a daughter, Sarah Doyle of Plainville, Conn.; a son, Joseph Doyle, of Westminster West.; a step-son, Geoff Doyle and wife, Megan, of Charlestown, Md.; a step-daughter, Liddy Doyle and husband, Alan Katzman, of Granby, Conn.; a foster daughter, Billie-Jo Wilder, of Bellows Falls; granddaughters, Reese Vigneau of Putney, Hannah and Molly Katzman of Granby, Conn.; a grandson, Myles Dakan, of Boston, Mass.; a granddaughter, Lauren Doyle, of Tulsa, Ok., a granddaughter, Rowan Doyle, of Charlestown, Md., a granddaughter, Lillianna Butler of Bellows Falls, Vt.; eight additional stepchildren, 35 step-grandchildren, and numerous step-great grandchildren as well as many cousins, beloved friends, and devoted colleagues. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Doyle; husband, Fred J. Bussino; a stepdaughter; and her parents, Grace and Sharon Holden. Calling hours will be at KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME on Friday, March 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. A service to celebrate Melinda's life will be held Saturday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Brattleboro. A brief offering to benefit the Brattleboro Drop-In Center will be accepted during the service. A reception will follow at the Masonic Temple next to the church. Interment will be private for family and close friends. The family requests that in keeping with Melinda's wishes, donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center, 60 South Main St., Brattleboro, VT 05301. Attn: In Memory of Melinda.

Daniel J. Hudon

Daniel James Hudon, 32, of 44 Home St. died unexpectedly Friday morning at his home. He had been a lifelong resident of Brattleboro where he was born May 15, 1946, son of Ernest V. and Lillian (Benjamin) Hudon. He was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School class of 1964, and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He was a past member of American Legion Post 5. Mr. Hudon was formerly employed at Roots Pharmacy and Vermont National Bank. Survivors include his parents, of Brattleboro; a brother, Thomas J. of Brattleboro; three sisters, Mrs. Janice Slyk of Derry, N.H. and Miss Jill Ann Hudon and Miss Betsy Mary Hudon, both at home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Benjamin of Brattleboro; several aunts and uncles. A mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Calling hours are Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The parish prayer service will be conducted Sunday evening at Fleming Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to rescue, Inc., in Brattleboro.


Ethel (Hutchins) Doolittle, May3, 2018



Ethel T. Doolittle, 71, of Meadow St. Northfield, died Thursday morning (5-3-2018) at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Ma. 
She was born in Brattleboro, Vt. on May 6, 1946 the daughter of Glenn and Doris (Bailey) Hutchins. She was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. She served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict attaining the rank of PNSN. She served at USNTC Bainbridge, MD. preparing orders to transfer personnel to war. She was married to Edward Doolittle on June 2, 1967 in Northfield, Ma. She worked many years at Northfield Mt. Hermon School in the Admissions office, and then at Phoenix Life in Greenfield until her retirement.
She was a charter member and past president of the VT. Green Mountain Waves Unit 109. She was also a former member of the Ladies Guild of the Trinitarian Congregational Church, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Northfield VFW Post 9874. She was an active prayer warrior and led many home meetings. She will be sadly mourned and greatly missed yet fondly remembered by her family relatives and friends for her gentle manner.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years Edward, and her daughter Gail Doolittle of Vernon, Vt. and her brothers: Clayton Hutchins and his wife Bonnie of Willow Creek, Pa. Glenn Hutchins and his wife Cindy of Gastonia, NC. Edward Hutchins and his wife Tamae' of Reo Rancho, NM and James Hutchins and his wife Bonnie of Newport Center, VT. Many Nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers: George and John.
Funeral services will be Monday (5-7-2018) at 10 a.m. at the Sage Chapel on the campus of Thomas Aquinas College Northfield, Ma. The Rev. Michael Gantt of the Agape Christian Fellowship will officiate assisted by Rev. Ben Whittinghill of the Rivertown Church. Burial will full military honors will follow in Pentecost Cemetery, Northfield. Ma.
Calling hours will be Sunday evening (5-6-18) from 5to 7 p.m. at the Kidder Funeral Home 1 Parker Ave. Northfield, Ma.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Christian Bookshelf at the Dickinson Mem. Library, 115 Main St. Northfield, Ma. 01360.

Douglas Jalbert, January 9, 2014

Frances (Ingalls) Lougee, November 5, 2013

Frances B. (Ingalls) Lougee, 66, of West Chesterfield passed away peacefully Nov. 5, 2013, at her home, after a period of declining health.

She was born in West Chesterfield, Feb. 13, 1947, daughter of Myron and Hazel (Aldrich) Ingalls. She was a 1964 graduate of Brattleboro Union High School. On Nov. 14, 1964, she married the love of her life, Ronald W. Lougee, and the two were married for 43 years.

For many years Mrs. Lougee was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Marl-Harris Fire Department and was also an EMT for Marl-Harris. For more than 20 years she worked at Troy Mills. Prior to that, she worked at Ramada Inn and for Douglas Toys, sewing toys from the comfort of her home.

She was a very compassionate and caring person who loved her family and those around her very deeply. She was quick to offer a smile and to make enduring relationships with the many friends she had come to have over the years. She had a very strong faith and a sense of spirituality, which encompassed all aspects of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren, which she loved to play various games with. Vacationing in Maine was also something that she was very fond of, especially her visits to Nubble Light House.

Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly F. L. Chicoine and her husband, James, of Williston, Vt.; two sons, Daniel W. Lougee of Keene and Andrew W. Lougee and his wife, Bobbi Sue, of Chesterfield; nine grandchildren, Johnathon Lougee, Emma Chicoine, Jacob Lougee, Derek Lougee, Meredith Lougee, Rachel Chicoine, Brenna Lougee, Rebecca Chicoine and Kaylee Lougee; her brother, Myron "Bob" Ingalls of Chesterfield; four sisters, Nancy Evans and her husband, Harry, of Guilford, Vt., Helen Hebert of Chandler, Ariz., Bette Page and her husband, Chip, of Swanzey and Debbie Wartluft and her husband, Kevin, of Gettysburg, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband, Ronald W. Lougee, her sister-in-law, Doris Ingalls, and her brother-in-law, Leo Hebert, died earlier.

A celebration of her life will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St., Keene. Burial will be private.

Family and friends are invited to call on the family Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Home Healthcare Hospice, 312 Marlboro St., P.O. Box 564, Keene 03431.

Pamela Morse,70, of Jaffrey, NH died from cancer on June 4, 2016. 
Per her request there will be no calling hours or funeral. The Cremation Society of NH is in charge of the arrangements. 
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, The Breast Cancer Research Fund, D-H/Geisel Office of Development, Office of Gift Recording, One Medical Center Drive, Hinman Box 7070, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001. 
She is survived by her husband Randall of 47 years, two daughters Kristen Newmark and her husband Jason of Longmeadow, MA and Allison McCague of Derry NH, four grandchildren and her mother of Putney, VT.

Marilyn K. Tobey, 46, of Gray Rock Road died Saturday morning at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass. She was born on April 27, 1946, in Greenfield Mass., the daughter of Ernest G. and Dorothy (Bressette) Kinsman. She attended schools in Greenfield and Brattleboro Union High School, class of 1964. She was a former resident of Hinsdale, Guilford, and Vassalboro, Maine, and had made her home in Bedford for the past two years. Mrs Tobey’s interests included arts and crafts, golf, tennis and traveling. On April 17, 1965, she married Fancis C. Tobey, who survives. Besides her husband of Bedford, survivors include: a son, William Tobey of Bedford; a daughter, Michele Tobey of Bedford; her mother of Hinsdale; two brothers, Ernest D. Kinsman of Chesterfield and Elton P. Kinsman of Vernon, Vt.; two sisters, Ellen Forrett of Vernon and Joy Aquandro of Dummerston, Vt.; a Grandson; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at O’Connor Funeral Home, Brattleboro Road, Hinsdale. Burial will be in the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery in Hinsdale. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 9p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses Association, in care of Elliot Hospital, 1 Elliot Way, Manchester 03103.

Patricia (Macie) Colburn, May 12, 2014

 

Chester Macie, August 11, 2016

Chester A. Macie, 70, of W. Chesterfield, NH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Brattleboro, VT on April 22, 1946; the son of the late Loren and Edith Macie. Chet was educated in the local school system, graduating from Brattleboro High School, Class of 1964. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, during the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed for over 30 years at Book Press and most recently as a warehouse worker for United Natural Foods until his retirement. Chet owned and operated Chet's Garage in W. Chesterfield. He loved working on cars and built a street rod with his sons. He enjoyed haying, farming, fishing, and square dancing being a former member of the Green Mountain Squares. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Theadora (Holcomb) Macie of W. Chesterfield; three sons, Chester Macie, Jr. of W. Chesterfield, Randy Macie of Marlboro, NH and Jerry Macie of W. Chesterfield; a sister, Dawn Elliot and her husband Michael of Marlow, NH; two granddaughters, Megan and Emma Macie both of Marlboro, NH; as well as several nephews and cousins. FUNERAL NOTICE: An hour of visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME, 57 High St., Brattleboro, VT. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Chesterfield West Cemetery in Chesterfield. 

Published in Brattleboro Reformer on Aug. 15, 2016

Arthur Magnaghi, November 8, 2016

"We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those who see the need and respond." - Fred Rogers

Art Magnaghi Jr. was such a person. His affection was for all people. He touched everyone he met with his magnetic personality and devoted immeasurable care and service to his family, friends and the communities he cherished. He was a trusted advisor and mentor to many, a loving and supportive husband to Wendy (Whelan), his wife of 47 years, and an inspirational and adoring father to Brooke and Devon. He passed away peacefully at the age of 70 in his home Tuesday morning, November 8th , surrounded by the love and gratitude of his family.

Born to Velma Simpson and Arthur Magnaghi in Brattleboro, Vermont where he was raised, Art was influenced by his formative experience with the Boy Scouts of America. At 16, he achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout and later went on to earn both the Silver Beaver Award and the Vermont Distinguished Citizen Award in 2005 and 2007, respectively. From adolescence, he adopted the BSA's core values, in particular, "to help other people at all times." Those who knew him would agree that he upheld this value to the fullest, moving all with his unfaltering compassion, generosity of spirit and loyalty. Last Saturday, Art became the first recipient of the National Outstanding Eagle Scout award in Vermont, a prestigious recognition bestowed on those who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and have made a positive impact on the community at the local, state or regional level.

Art graduated from Norwich University in 1968, married Wendy, and continued his studies at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College where he earned his MBA in 1970.

Art began his career in 1970 as a Commercial Lender with the New England Merchants Bank in Boston and in 1972 joined his father's company, DeWitt Beverage, as Vice President. In 1980, he became President and owner of the company. During his tenure, the company grew by over 100% and in September of 2007, he sold the business and retired. While President, Art also served on a number of other business boards holding key positions in many including: Director of Catamount Bank from 1975-1978; Chairman of the Merchants Bank Advisory Board from 1979-1995; Chairman of the Finance Committee and a Director for the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital from 1974-1980; President of the Board of Directors for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital from 1980-1982; Member of the August A Busch III Anheuser-Busch Inc. Wholesale Advisory Panel in St Louis, MO from 1981-1988. In 2007, shortly before Art sold his company, he suffered a devastating heart attack. After two weeks, he returned home to await a heart transplant. Several months later, following a successful surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Art's new life began.

His commitment to those who saved his life, coupled with his passion to improve the organ donation process, fueled a new mission for Art. He held enormous admiration and love for his Doctors, nurses and their extraordinary care. He served as a member of the Board of Governors for Tufts Medical Center since 2013 and introduced legislation in Vermont that now provides a section on all license applications to indicate if one wishes to donate their organs. That legislation has since increased organ donation in Vermont from 250 to over 250,000. In 2011, the Governor of Vermont appointed him to the Advisory Council on Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness. In 2013, Art served as a member of the Capital Campaign Committee for the construction of a new Emergency room at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.

Toward the end of his illness, Art reflected on the past nine years of his life and regarded them as the most precious gift, a second chance to complete his life's work. During this time, not only was he the architect of an esteemed body of accomplishments and community service, he had the opportunity to celebrate the wedding of his daughter Brooke to Johan van Lierop, and experience the magic and joy of being a grandfather to Evangeline, Larkin, Nova and Kai. He was also able to realize an important wish and donate his corneas.

No one could have been more modest about their achievements than Art, but those listed here reflect the admiration and reverence that his family holds for his rich history.

He is survived by his loving wife Wendy, daughters, Devon and Brooke, their husbands, Eric Smith and Johan, his four grandchildren and sister Shelley. He was predeceased by his mother and father and sister, Joni.

SERVICES: The liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 2 PM at Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church with Fr Justin Baker, pastor, celebrant.

Committal rites and burial in Morningside Cemetery will be private following the Mass.
In lieu of Flowers, Funds can be sent to the following three organizations: To support Cardiac and Oncology Care In honor of Arthur and Wendy Magnaghi: Tufts Medical Center c/o John K. Erban MD 800 Washington St. Box 245, Boston MA 02111

In memory of Arthur Magnaghi to support organ and tissue donation:
New England Organ Bank 60 First Avenue, Waltham, Mass, 02451-1106
Online contributions can be made at: http://neob.org/monetary-donations/
In Memory of Arthur Magnaghi: Green Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 557, Waterbury, VT 05676

Published in Brattleboro Reformer on Nov. 11, 2016

Lawrence (Jay) Manley, June 28, 2007

Cynthia S. Mann, 61, a resident of Prospect Nursing Home in North Bennington, died on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, following a long illness. She was born in Brattleboro on March 26^th, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Ivan L. Mann and Freda Lawrence Mann, who survives. She was a graduate of the Brattleboro Union High School and the University of Central Missouri.  She had been a member of the high school band, where she played the clarinet.  Following college, she worked at the former First Vermont Bank in Brattleboro and for United Airlines.  Most of her life she was a homemaker. Besides her mother of Marshal,  NC,  she is survived by two children, David Pittman of Tulsa, OK and Lisa Pittman Philips of Monroe, LA;  one granddaughter, Cassandra Paige Philips of Monroe, LA;  and two sisters Elizabeth Garvie of Ashville, NC, and Jennifer Mann-Fore of Marshall, NC. Funeral services will be held privately at Morningside cemetery in Brattleboro in the spring.  There are no calling hours scheduled. 

Footnote:  Cindy suffered for many years with Multiple Sclerosis.  She died from complications of that disease.  We were so happy she attended our 40^th high school reunion.  

Linda (Marston) Gouger, May 14, 2008

Linda Marston Gouger, a native of Brattleboro, died unexpectedly at her home in Hollywood, Fla. on May 14. Born March 17, 1946, she graduated from Brattleboro Union High School and attended college in Burlington, studying in the medical field. She married Jack Gouger of Brattleboro. She was then remarried years later to Greg Sullivan, who passed away from Agent Orange. Linda will be missed and remembered in many wonderful ways, but mostly for her wit and sense of humor, her love for life and heart of gold. She is survived by her loving sister, Constance Howe, of Vernon; brother, Ronald Smith, of Brattleboro; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by mother, Gloria Smith; sister, Carol Smith Truax; brother, Larry Smith. FUNERAL NOTICE: Linda will be cremated, and her remains will be brought to Vermont for burial this summer. A memorial and remembrance of her life will be done at that time.

Malcolm McCracken, 1967

Marlys (McKay) Duncan, January 20, 2019

Marlys McKay Duncan, 72, of Vernon died January 20, 2019 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She grew up in Brattleboro and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School. She was a dedicated humanitarian, always leaving kindness wherever she was. She left a lasting impression  on all who cared for her in the final days of her life, her shining light as her admirable legacy. She is survived by her sons, Troy Burns of Lebanon, N.H., and Tommy Burns of Claremont, N.H.; her brother, John McKay of Vernon; cousin Joan Smith of Rochester, N.H., and her dear friends, Sue Avery and Pat Hamilton of Brattleboro. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring.

Christina “Tina” (Mears) Rudolph, July 2, 2011

Tina Mears Manning Rudolph, 65, passed peacefully at home in Spofford, N.H., surrounded by her loving family, on July 2, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tina was born April 6, 1945, in Brattleboro, youngest daughter of Marie Ester Lavallee and Russell Raymond Mears. Tina grew up in the Fort Dummer area of Brattleboro, attended Oak Grove Elementary School, graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964, and was a graduate of Thompson School of Nursing. Tina married Edward L. Manning, Sr., who predeceased her in 1984. Tina then met and married the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Rudolph of Spofford, N.H., on Oct. 20, 1990. Tina worked at Eden Park Nursing Home where she was very passionate of the care she gave to those in need. Tina was a 15-plus year member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Her hobbies included bowling, deep sea fishing, summers at Hampton Beach, reading, cooking, family times at Mohegan Sun, Nascar racing, and crocheting. Tina's biggest appreciation was providing a home where friends and family were always welcome anytime. Her holiday feasts were truly loved by all who knew her. Tina and Dick were always eager to dance the night away when they could find Skip Avery playing. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick Rudolph; daughter, Gina McAllister, and fiancé, Tim Buckley; stepdaughter, Melissa Davidson; stepson, Gordon Rudolph and wife Tammy, all of Spofford; grandchildren, Edward J. Manning, Crystal Manning, Joseph Dimezza, Devin McAllister, Kaylea Davidson, and Joshua Beets; sister, Patricia Mears Sheppard and husband, Mark, of Bozrah, Conn., sister, Jean Mahoney of Brattleboro; brother, Nicolas Nebelski and wife, Dawn, of Halifax, other brothers, Alan, Douglas, Kevin, Gregory, Dana, and Scott Mears; stepbrothers, Michael and Kevin Fratus, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Besides her first husband, Tina was predeceased by her father, Russell Mears, mother Marie Nebelski and stepfather, Joseph Nebelski, sons, David A. Manning and Edward L. Manning, Jr., and brothers Joseph A. Nebelski, Jr., and Russell R. Mears. FUNERAL NOTICE: Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the Spofford Fire Station on Rte 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Graveside services will be at the Spofford Village Cemetery July 14, 2011, at 3 p.m., along with services on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the Morningside Cemetery in Brattleboro at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Spofford Rescue, P.O. 136, Spofford, N.H. 03462. The family wishes to express their thanks and praises to the car given by all at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Kingsbury Center at Cheshire Medical Center, Hospice of Cheshire County, the Spofford Fire Rescue, Keene Fire Ambulance, and Diluzio Ambulance Service.

George Maynard Medor, September 5, 1987

George M. Medor, 41, of 19 Hastings circle, died Saturday afternoon at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover. He was born on September 14, 1945 in Windsor, the son of Maynard G. and Mariette P. (Hilliker) Medor. He attended schools in Swanton and Brattleboro, Vermont, and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. He was a former resident of Swanton and Brattleboro and had made his home in Hinsdale for the past 14 years. A meat cutter by trade, he was formerly employed by the Grand Union Stores working in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Since 1986 he was employed in the meat department at Kulick’s Market in Winchester. He also worked part time as a bartender at the American Legion in Brattleboro. He had served with the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves. He was a member of the Brattleboro Lodge of Elks, the Brattleboro Lodge of Eagles and the American Legion Post No. 5. Mr. Medor is survived by one daughter, Marcella Medor of Clemmons, N.C.; two sons, Craig Medor of Bristol, Conn., and Russell Medor of Manchester; one brother, Walter Medor of Highgate Center. Vt.; one half-sister Victoria Pittman of Dummerston, VT; his companion, Dixie Goodwin and her son Jeremy of Hinsdale; his stepmother, Vivian Medor of Brattleboro; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 10a.m. at the Max E. Carr Funeral Home, 32 Oak St., Brattleboro. Burial will be at 4p.m. in Riverside cemetery in Swanton. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9p.m. Contributions may be made in Mr. Medor’s memory to the Vermont Heart Association, Box 596, 56 Church St., Rutland, Vt. 05701.

Diana (Mosher) Fosburgh, October 3, 2006

Diane (Mosher) Fosburgh, 59, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at Ormond Memorial Hospital in Ormond Beach, with her loving family beside her. Born in Brattleboro, VT, on December 11, 1946, she was the daughter of George F. and Phyllis (McDonald) Mosher. She graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. She lived most of her life in Brattleboro, Clifton Park, NY, and for the past four years in Palm coast, realizing her dream of living in Florida. Mrs. Fosburgh worked in the banking profession for 25 years. Most recently, she and her husband owned and operated their own mortgage business, Southern Coast Funding, located in Bunnell. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Palm Coast. She enjoyed her family, her special little home in Palm Coast, her many friends, her backyard garden, her lovely kitty “Tiffy,” and most of all spending relaxing hours by her pool, basking in the sun. She leaves her husband, Shaun Fosburgh, of 28 years; a daughter, DeAnne Martocci and her partner, Donnamarie of Troy, NY; a sister, Pamala Corrado and her husband Charlie of Tombstone, AZ,; a stepdaughter, Lisa Fosburgh of Mooresville, NC; a stepson, Philip Fosburgh of Chicopee, MA; two granddaughters and a grandson. A celebration of Mrs. Fosburgh’s life will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Palm Coast. There will be visiting hours at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home located on 40 Terrace St. in Brattleboro on Monday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service for the family is planned for Tuesday, October 10. In lieu of flowers, offerings may be made in Mrs. Fosburgh’s memory to The First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, FL 32137.

James Richard Olson, March 19, 2006

James Richard Olson, 59, builder, fisherman, gourmet cook, political activist, and poker player par excellence, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, from injuries suffered in a traffic accident. Jim was born on August 28, 1946, the son of Frank and Janet Olson. He grew up in Brattleboro and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School and the University of Vermont. He served in the Army and lived in Europe for several years before returning to Vermont, where he ran a Stretch-N-Sew franchise in Burlington. Later, he turned full time to carpentry. His many friends will remember him as a generous man with a big heart and a wry sense of humor. The lucky ones will look around their homes and find Jim still with them in his handiwork. Jim is survived by his wife, Marcia Merryman Means; his son, Justin Olson; his mother, Janet; a brother, Jack Olson and his wife, Marsha; a sister, Laurie May and her husband, Mitchell; two nephews, Bryan and Mitchell, and Mitchell’s wife, Amy; and a niece, Kristen, and her husband, Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to TomPaine.com, Democracy Now!, or the American Civil Liberties Union. A memorial celebration will be held in the late spring. Written remembrances may be sent to his wife in Vergennes.

Charles Leo Quinn, September, 1985

Charles L. Quinn, 39, of Edgar Road, Spofford, died Sunday morning at Cheshire Hospital, Keene, after a sudden illness. He was born in Brattleboro April 26, 1946, the son of Guy and Rhonda (Chamberlin) Quinn. He attended local schools and was an honors graduate of Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. Mr. Quinn was a resident of the Brattleboro-Spofford area all of his life and was employed for many years by United Circuits of Vermont in Brattleboro. He was a former member of the Chesterfield Jaycees and the Spofford Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Louise (Martin) Quinn of Spofford; two sons, Todd L. and John L. both of Spofford; his mother, Rhoda Veno of Brattleboro; a sister, Sylvia Thompson of West Chesterfield; a paternal grandfather, Guy H. Quinn Sr. of West Chesterfield; a paternal grandmother, Hazel Pike of Winchendon, Mass; several nieces and nephews. A brother, Gordon, died in August. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2pm at the Fletcher Funeral Home, Keene. Burial will follow in Chesterfield West Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 7-9pm. Contributions in Mr. Quinn’s memory may be made to the Spofford Rescue, Spofford, NH 03462.

Betty Jean (Saunders) Haertery-Potts, December 31, 2014

Mrs. Betty Jean Hartery-Potts, 68, passed away on Dec. 31, 2014, at Paradigm Health Care Center of Waterbury. She was the wife of the late William Potts.

Betty Jean was born in Waterbury on July 16, 1946, the daughter of Sterling Saunders and the late Jean Wyant. She attended Berea College in Berea, Ky., and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1995. Both Betty Jean and her husband were foster parents for many years and found that was a very fulfilling part of their lives.

Also, Betty Jean was an avid animal lover and often gave a home to strays or took in animals from the animal shelter.

Betty Jean is survived by her son, George William Hartery Jr. and his wife, Andrea; two granddaughters, Kathryn and Megan; a sister, Jean Boden of Branford; two nieces; and a nephew. She was predeceased in death by her daughter, Karen, who died also in 2014.

Arrangements: A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at North Church, Woodbury.

Stuart J. Searles June, 1984

Stuart J. Searles, 38, of Baraboo, Wis., died Sunday afternoon in a helicopter crash in Sauk County, Wis. He was born in Brattleboro, Vt., April 29, 1946, son of James T. and Inia (Cowell) Searles. Prior to leaving Vermont for Wisconsin in 1978, he was an electrician employed by Stowell Electric and was self-employed. In Wisconsin, he was a Sergeant in charge of the Jail Division with the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department and was active in the helicopter search and rescue program as well as the department’s underwater diving team. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine corps and served during the Vietnam War. His marriage to the former Rosann Dillon took place April 12, 1969, in Apple River, Ill. Beside his wife, he is survived by a son, James, and a daughter, Connie, both at home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Searles of Brattleboro, with whom he lived until graduation from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964; his father, James T., of Suitland, Md.; his mother Inia, of St. Helen, Mich.; a half sister and three half brothers. A brother Francis died in 1965. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Fleming Funeral Home. A mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Michael’s cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rescue Inc.

Ronald Fred Stinson, June 8, 2002

Ronald F. Stinson, 55, of 34 Memory Lane in Arundel, Maine, died June 8 of a sudden illness at his home. Born July 20, 1946, in South Hadley, MA, he was the eldest son of the late Frederick R. and Louise J. Stinson of Brattleboro. He leaves two brothers, Timothy A. Stinson of Brattleboro, and Robert L. Stinson of Haydenville, MA. He attended Brattleboro Union High School from which he graduated in 1964. He also attended Paul Smith’s College in New York. He held various positions in the fishing industry, including marketing operations throughout the northeast as well as purchasing assignments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. His interests included hunting and fly fishing. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to the Center for Wildlife, Inc., P.O. Box 620, Cape Neddick, ME 03902.

Helen (Taraska) Thomas,

Helen T. Thomas, 71, of Brattleboro, VT, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2017 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. She was born in Brattleboro on May 18, 1946; the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (McDonald) Taraska. Helen was educated in the Brattleboro school system, graduating from Brattleboro High School, Class of 1964. She then went on to attend the Beauty Academy in Burlington, VT.

She was employed as an Office Manager alongside her husband for Twin State Truck Service in W. Chesterfi eld, NH.

She enjoyed gardening, boating and traveling, especially in the camper. She loved her favorite companion and friend, her dog, Dusty.

She is predeceased by a brother, Joseph Taraska and a sister, Karen (Taraska) Redfield.

She is survived by her loving husband, George Thomas of Brattleboro; a son, Eric Thomas and his wife Karen M. Thomas of Brattleboro; a daughter, Lynn Thomas (Larison) of Chesterfield, MA; a sister, Linda Amaidon of Somerset, MA; two grandchildren, Daniel R. Larison of Chesterfield, MA and Lauren H. Larison of Cheshire, MA; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

SERVICES: A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:00 am at Locust Ridge Cemetery, Black Mountain Rd., Brattleboro, VT 05301. The KER-WESTERLUND FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Windham County Humane Society, 916 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

Barbara Walker

Chris Wellman, January 21, 2016



GROTON - Christopher "Chris" Wellman, 69, of Goodfellow Road, died on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, New Hampshire. Chris was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, on November 3, 1946, to Henry D. and Ellen (Weaver) Wellman. He was a graduate of Brattleboro High School, then of Lyndon State College with his bachelor's degree. On October 21, 1966, he married Sally Cripps.
Chris was a schoolteacher at the Groton School and then taught fifth grade at the Blue Mountain Union School. For 25 years, he worked as a stonecutter for Rock of Ages in Barre, Vermont. A passionate sportsman, he ran Wellman Sports from his home for 20 years.

Chris is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sally Wellman, of Groton; two children, Bret Wellman and wife Cindy, of North Haverhill, New Hampshire, and Melissa Battersby and husband Lance, of Allentown, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Megan Rizzo and husband Scott and their family, Ryder and Harper, of East Corinth, Vermont, and Kirk Lawson, of Groton; a sister, Linda Kellaher, of Connecticut; and a brother, Henry "Puffer" Wellman, of Florida.

He was predeceased by a brother, Howard S. Wellman.
In keeping with Chris' wishes, there will be no public services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Preston White, September 20, 1959

Preston A. White, Jr., 13, son of Preston A. White of 10 Harris Avenue died late yesterday afternoon as a result of multiple rib fractures and the massive collapse of both lungs, injuries he received when he fell about 20 feet from ledges on the property of Fred A. Hebden in Guilford. Dr. James H. Miniszek, medical examiner, pronounced the youth dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital at 5 p.m. He was taken to the hospital by Ker’s ambulance. State Police reported that the White boy had been on an outing with Dr. amd Mrs. Eric G. W. Barradale and their children, and Richard H. Sherwin and his children. Mr. White, father of the victim, is a teacher at Brattleboro Union High School.

The oldest of four children of Preston A and Joan (Harper) White, he was born in East Stroudsburg, PA, March 11, 1946. A pupil in the eighth grade of Brattleboro Union Junior High School, he was a member of the Junior High Student Council last year. The youth attended Center Congregational Church and was a patrol leader of Troop 5, Boy Scouts. Surviving, beside his parents are one sister, Betsey G., 9; two brothers, Philip T., 2, and Roger W., four months, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Harper of New Brunswick, NJ.

Funeral services will be held in Center Church Wednesday at 2pm. Rev. Robert J. Harding will officiate and burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that friends either make memorial gifts to Living Memorial Park through Dr. Barradale or to the organ fund of Center Church through Alfred W. Burroughs.

Carlie (Wilson) Patch, February 12, 2007