SOUTH POMFRET — A memorial service for Josephine K. Brayton of South Pomfret, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Pomfret Town Hall.
Jo died on March 30 at age 93 after a brief illness. She was the oldest citizen of Pomfret.
A transplanted “flatlander” from Massachusetts, Jo loved Vermont. After years of ever-longer vacations, Jo and her husband, Lincoln, moved permanently to Pomfret in the 1990s. They spent countless happy days walking Vermont’s trails and backroads. After Lincoln’s death in 2002, Jo continued living in her own home until the week before she passed away.
Jo leaves her son Stephen and his wife, Lisa, of Dedham, Mass., and her son Nathanael, also of Dedham. She also leaves her good friends and travel companions, Annie Hastings and Sue Cole, both of Woodstock.
For more information, please contact Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, VT or visit: www.cabotfh.com.

This obituary first appeared in the May 2, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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Neil Erwin Heselton, 85, of Lake Placid, Florida passed away Wednesday afternoon April 17, 2013 in Lake Placid. He was born on June 7, 1927 in Vermont to parents Lola (Woods) and Floyd Heselton. Neil served his country in the US Army as a paratrooper during WWII. A retired electrician he moved to Lake Placid 25 years ago from Stuart, FL. Mr. Heselton enjoyed fishing and boating on the lake and loved spending time with family and friends. Mr. Heselton is survived by his wife of 64 years Dorothy; son, Michael; two granddaughters and six great grandchildren.

This obituary first appeared in the May 2, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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Claire Hale (Farmer) Farnum, 94, died at her home in Chester on April 23. She was born on May 13, 1918 in Windsor to Merrill King Farmer and Martha Ada (Hale) Farmer. She lived in Windsor until she was 13 when her family moved to Chester Depot. She graduated from Chester High School in 1935. She married C. Stanley Farnum on Jan. 10, 1940.
Claire was an active member of the Congregational Church serving as teacher, organist, choir director for junior and senior choirs and member of the Women’s Fellowship. She also conducted community cantatas and taught piano for many years. She will be remembered for her love of music, her devotion to family and her service to her church. She was also an avid reader and knitter making many items for family and those in need.
Survivors include her brother, Russell J. Farmer of Springfield and three daughters: Sara Spoor and her husband, Kenneth of Springfield; Charlotte Gomo of North Pomfret; and Deborah Armstrong and her husband, Rev David Armstrong of Chester. Also five grandchildren: Kathrine Gosselin of Springfield; Karen Esterline of Wausau, Wisc.; Nancy Gunter of Olympia, Wa.; Gregory Gomo of Chester and Aaron Gomo of Plainfield, N.H. Claire had 10 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years in 2006, two sisters, Carol Reid and Marilyn McCoy, a great granddaughter and two great granddaughters.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at the Chester Congregational Church on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Chester Congregational Church, Box 462, Chester, VT 05143 OR The Andover Community Church, 2625 Simonsville Road, Andover, VT 05143.
Arrangements were provided by Adams Funeral Homes and Evergreen Crematory.

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BRIDGEWATER — Memorial services for John T. Russ, 70, who died April 28 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River Junction after a long illness, will be held Saturday, May 4 at the Bridgewater Congregational Church at 11 a.m.
He was born Nov. 6, 1942 in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., a son of Kostica G. and Margaret (Lehman) Russ.
John was raised in the St. Francis Boys Home in Ellsworth, Kan. and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1961. He immediately enlisted in the Marine Corps and served during the Cuban Missile Crises as a mine installer around Guantanamo Bay Navel Station. In 1965 he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp and shortly thereafter he joined the Air Force. During this time he served in three Red Horse Engineering Squadrons in Vietnam, 1966-1967 in the 820th CES, 1968-1969 823rd, and 1970-1971 554th CES. In 1972 he retired from the military and he traveled the world before settling down in 1984.
He was married to Sandra Robinson and they resided in Cornish, N.H. for 15 years, later moving to Bridgewater. During this time he worked for many years at Thermal Dynamics in Lebanon, retiring in 2009. He liked to keep busy so he later held a job at Welch’s True Value in Woodstock.
John was an avid fisherman, an accomplished hunter and wildlife photographer who enjoyed spending time in the water kayaking and taking in the sights. But what he loved most was spending time with his wife and family.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandra Russ of Bridgewater; a son Thomas J. Russ of Ruskin, Fla; two daughters, Ramona Rene Sylvis of Ruskin, Fla., and Jill Lamy of Plant City, Fla, a step-daughter, Robin Verge of Pensacola, Fla. and seven grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a son, Michael A. Russ; and a stepbrother Robert McCleve.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, PO Box 73, Bridgewater Corners, 05035.
The Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction assisted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to John’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
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BRIDGEWATER CENTER — A graveside service for Richard E. Frost, 64, who died at his home on April 28 surrounded by family, was held on May 1 in the Topliff Cemetery in Bridgewater.
Richard was born Feb. 22, 1949 in Rutland, son of Wesley and Florence (Earle) Frost.
Richard graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1967.
He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam earning a Purple Heart. Returning to Vermont he worked for Timberpeg and then later became a partner of Shaker Construction. He was currently employed by the Postal Service.
He enjoyed working with wood and was a master craftsman.
Richard was an enthusiastic World War II Historian and a dedicated Dale Earnhardt fan.
Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years Linda Lee (Adams) Frost of Bridgewater Center; a daughter Jennifer and husband Timothy Dean of Bridgewater Center; his father, Wesley Frost of Bridgewater; one sister Lois Taylor of St. Cloud, Fla; two brothers, W. David Frost and wife Martha of Jericho and Steve Frost and his fiancé Jane Maxham of Woodstock; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Florence Earle Frost.
Those wishing may make donations to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock. Condolences may be offered at cabotfh.com.

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HARTLAND — A graveside service was held April 29 in the Hartland Village Cemetery for Joan C. Dow, 80, a longtime resident of Hartland who died April 25 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Rev. Lucia Jackson, Pastor of the Hartland Congregational Church, officiated.
She was born Sept. 18, 1932 in Montpelier, the daughter of Harold and Katherine (Enright) Crouse.
She received her schooling in Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School in 1950.
She married David D. Dow in Windsor on May 2, 1953.
Joan was employed as a telephone operator at the former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Windsor for 10 years, and later was employed at Valcom Answering Service in White River Jct., for several years until her retirement.
Joan had a precise skill of knitting and crocheting and it was her beloved hobby. Joan and David spent their life together traveling to various car meets in their many Studebakers. Her greatest joy was raising her three daughters and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, David D. Dow of Hartland; three daughters, Christine D. Buckman and her husband, Shawn of Weathersfield, twin daughters, Jacqueline A. Collier and her husband, Kevin of Windsor, and Jennifer D. Peeler and her husband, Doug of Hartland; four grandchildren, Benjamin D. Collier and Elijah T. Collier of Windsor and Nora L. Peeler and Hayden D. Peeler of Hartland; one brother, Richard Crouse and his wife, Dolores of Wallingford, Conn; one sister-in-law, Patricia Crouse of East Hartford, Conn; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; and one brother, Robert Crouse.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hartland American Legion Post #48 at PO Box 120, Hartland, 05048.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to her family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
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RUTLAND — The funeral service for Stephen Hugh Langill, 78, who died May 5 at Our House Outback, will be held Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m. in the Ira Baptist Church. Rev. Eric May, pastor, will officiate. Calling hours will be (today) Thursday, May 9 from 4-7 p.m. in the Tossing Funeral Home. Burial will be in Scottsville Cemetery in Danby.
He was born Nov. 3, 1934, in Stoneham, Mass, the son of Howard Walter and Hazel (Kelley) Langill.
Mr. Langill was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served from 1953-1961.
He married Jane Dewey on Aug. 2, 1958.
A graduate of New England, he received a BS degree in civil engineering.
Mr. Langill was a civil engineer for the Vermont Agency of Transportation for years.
He was a member and past deacon of the Ira Baptist Church and member of Gideons International.
An active Sherburne resident, Steve was Sherburne Town Constable for five years and member and past president of the Sherburne Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Jane D. Langill of Rutland Town; two daughters, Martha Lee Langill and companion, Brian Mauck of Palo Alto, Calif., and Heather Langill Dilly and husband, Troy of Lowell, Mich; two sons, Christian Howard Langill and wife, Lee of Chicago, Ill and Neal Stephen Langill and wife, Jodi of Forreston, Ill; grandchildren, Liam Mauck, Keaton, Cameron, Karis and Ellen Dilly, and Aaron, Lindy, Cassidy and Emily Langill; a niece and several nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Richard Langill; and a granddaughter, Mallory Langill.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, 2900 Lebanon Rd., Nashville, TN 37214, or Ira Baptist Church, 1846 Rte.133, West Rutland, VT 05777.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tossing Funeral Home.
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NORTH EAST, PA – Barbara Wilson O’Leary, age 75, of North East, PA, died on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at home.

She was born on September 20, 1937 in Dover, New Hampshire to the late Stanley E. and Jenny C. (Munkittrick) Wilson.

Barbara grew up in Woodstock, Vermont and graduated from Woodstock Union High School, where she was selected for the All State Band. After graduating from high school in 1955, she furthered her education at Becker Jr. College in Worcester, MA.

She was employed as a medical secretary at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and at the O’Leary Dental Office in North East.

Barbara was an active member of St. Gregory Catholic Church in North East. She served on the Parish Council, was a Eucharistic Minister, and was involved in the Ladies Auxiliary. She was also very active with St. Gregory Parish School.

She was a member of the North East Women’s Club, was instrumental in the Girl Scouts of America, and served on the North East Juvenile Diversion Committee for several years.

She enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards with friends and watching the sunrise and sunset. But most of all she will be remembered for her ever-ready smile, charitable nature and spiritual grace.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant son and her sisters, Nancy Herzog and Connie Kenney.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dr. Robert O’Leary, whom she married on August 29, 1964 at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Woodstock, Vermont. Her constant love will be missed by her children: Maureen Ripple, PhD (Dr. Greg Ripple) of Hanover, NH; Dr. Gregory O’Leary (Victoria) of Gastonia, NC; Carolyn Mosier NP (Russell) of Falls Church, VA; Dr. Thomas O’Leary (Dr. Ryan O’Leary) of Huntersville, NC; and Kathy Zolman (Eric) of Charleston, SC; a brother, Robert Wilson (Judy) of North East; sisters, Carol (Leif) Jacobsen of Walpole, MA and Mary Chaves of Falls Church, VA; grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Ben, Josh, Rebecca, Aidan, Finnegan, Brecken, Sam, Max, and Cavanaugh; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation and a prayer service were held at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home in North East, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at on Saturday, May 4th, at St. Gregory Catholic Church and interment at St. Gregory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Gregory Church, 136 West Main Street or the Community Nursing Services of North East, 7 Park Street, North East, PA, 16428. Please send condolences to www.elkinfh.com.

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The wonderful Victor Menza died April 25th at home. We who love him are at a complete loss, easy to understand if you ever met him. People can’t be summarized but many of the particulars that made him so lovely appear in his book, which he finished this past December. He took classics and literature at the University of Buffalo where he studied with the poet Charles Olson, who urged him to pursue philosophy. He earned his PhD at Johns Hopkins as a Woodrow Wilson scholar, with a thesis on why Plato banned poets from his republic. Victor came to Dartmouth to teach philosophy, which he loved doing and was outstanding at.
He was a joy to talk to and wrote in plain, suddenly lit up English you feel you can hold. His corpus is a revelation and great example how any person willing to keep on thinking, care about politics, and be true to themselves can practice philosophy. Good manners and principle freed everything up for conversation; so did the fact that Victor was very very funny. He liked being helpful, giving out ideas, books and music especially, including enchanting melodies he made up on the piano, and soothing hurts. For all his boldness, he impressed one as gentle and kind, which he was. He took up the big or small things people said and remembered them.
Aggrieved finding out at 54 he was adopted because it meant he had been repeatedly lied to, he abhorred secrets. Bookstores were among his favorite places (preferably daily), though not libraries with their forced quiet. He always had a small, ever-changing stack of books by his side to help with problems bearing on his current work.

Victor showed enormous bravery and devotion standing up for his students and daughters. An untold number remember something he said they still live by; he was that nimble, that open. He championed love, as his girls and all he befriended will attest.

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CHELSEA — A funeral service for Marion Parker Gilman, 84, a long time resident of Chelsea, who died peacefully at her home on Barre Corner after a long illness, will be held on Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Chelsea with a burial service following at the Riverside Cemetery in Chelsea. Refreshments will be served at Gilman’s Camp. Calling hours will be held today Thursday, May 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea.
Marion was born in East Brookfield on Oct. 14, 1928, the third child of Willis Edward and Glenna (Kennett) Parker. Her ancestors were among the early settlers of this region. She lived on the family farm and attended the local district school until she left home in the fall of 1942 to attend Chelsea High School. She and her older sister Lottie boarded with local families. Marion graduated in 1946. After graduation she was a hired by Anna Grant to work as an operator in the Chelsea telephone office, until it closed in 1953. She took a one year leave from this job to move to Barre and work at the new JJ Newbury’s, at the jewelry and luncheon counters. In 1949, she was working as a waitress in Florence Laffley’s Restaurant and part-time as a telephone operator. She would work at the restaurant again in later years when owned by Norma Anderson and then Steve Watson.
On Nov. 8, 1949 Marion was married to W.S. “Sid” Gilman of Chelsea in Tunbridge. For three years they lived in the apartment above the Chelsea Co-op, then in September 1952 purchased the home on Barre corner where they would make their lifetime home.
In 1985, she began baking for Will’s Store in Chelsea. During this time she won numerous blue ribbons for her baking at the Tunbridge World’s Fair and the Vermont Farm Show. She continued baking for Will’s Store for 10 years, then cutting back to just making her South Milk Doughnuts, finally retiring in 2003. In 1993 she was featured in Yankee Magazine’s article on Blue Ribbon Bakers, extolling her award winning doughnuts. From 1996 to 2002, Marion made ice cream for Will’s Store.
Marion was a member of the Chelsea Service Guild for more than 60 years. For the Service Guild she was the chairman of the Chelsea Flea Market from its beginning in 1972 to 1992. For many years she helped to organize the local church suppers, including the annual Chicken Pie Supper, Hunter’s Roast Beef Supper, Orange County Sugarmakers’ Dinner and many more. She was very active in the United Church of Chelsea, serving on the Executive Board for many years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary for more than 60 years. She was a member of the Branch Club since 1949.
Besides cooking, dancing and high school basketball, Marion loved to travel. She went on numerous bus trips and cruises. She traveled to Florida, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, the Panama Canal, Alaska, Hawaii, Nova Scotia, England, Atlantic City, Branson, Holland, Michigan, Kansas City, Las Vegas and many more. She loved gardening, especially her flower gardens. She also loved to host gatherings at her and Sid’s camp, “The Tamarack Lodge,” which they bought in 1960 and slowly rebuilt.
She is survived by her companion, Harold Luce; four children and their spouses, Marie and Tom Robbins of Randolph, Wilma and Norm Smith of Hinesburg, Will Gilman of Chelsea and Richard and Theresa Gilman of Chelsea; a brother Edward Parker of Hartford; five sisters, Evelyn Greene of Meredith, N.H., Jean Flint of Albany, Phyllis Boles of South Royalton, Joyce Potwin of Wickenburg, Ariz., Nancy Potwin of Hartland; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and twins on the way; and many nieces and nephews
Marion was predeceased by her husband, W.S. “Sid” Gilman; four sisters, Lottie Chubbuck, Irene Parker, Doris Bjorkman and Ruth Brown; three brothers, Clinton, Clayton and Paul Parker; and a granddaughter, Christine Robbins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Chelsea, PO Box 98, Chelsea, 05038.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea.

This obituary first appeared in the May 9, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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WHITMAN, Mass. —No funeral services were held for Richard F. Vezina, 72, who passed away unexpectedly on April 24.
He was born in Rockland, Mass in 1941, the son of the late Edmund and Minnie (Loura) Vezina.
He was the husband of the late Bonnie (Lindsey) Vezina of Whitman, Mass, where they had lived for many years before returning to Vermont. He returned to Massachusetts in 2008.
He was a graduate of Whitman High Class of 1958, and worked most of his adult life as a carpenter.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and car racing. His favorite pastime was working on cars with his family and friends. He was a “jack of all trades” and enjoyed helping others whenever he could.
Richard is survived by two sisters, Lorena Cook of Vermont and Marie Nichols and her husband Robert of Kingston, Mass; 15 nieces and nephews, as well as many cousins and great nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Edmund Vezina and his wife Joan, and was predeceased by one nephew.
For online condolences and directions please visit www.blanchardfc.com

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PITTSFORD – The family will have a private service for Breda Mary O’Keeffe Harnish, 71, formerly of Merrill, Ore., and Newmarket, Cork, Ireland, who died at home on May 7.
There will be a celebration of her life Sunday, June 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Brandon Inn.
She was born on Nov. 30, 1941, in Klamath Falls, Ore., the daughter of Maurice and Ina (Lynch) O’Keeffe.
She graduated from Dominican Upper School for Girls in San Raphael, Calif., and attended the University of Oregon before receiving a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Boston.
She married Bob Harnish in 1962 and moved to Killington in 1964, when they purchased the Summit Lodge. In 1971, they purchased La Cortina, which they renamed Cortina Inn.
She was also involved in the community, serving on the board of the Vermont State Chamber, Paramount Theatre, Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland County Women’s Shelter, and the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, where she became the first woman president.
Together with her husband, she was the 1983 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year and the Rutland Business Person of the Year in 2002. In 1991, Gov. Howard Dean appointed her to the Health Care Authority Universal Access Advisory Committee.
She was member of the Pittsford-Chittenden Book Group and Friends in Counsil, and also served as a mentor to many young people.
After the sale of Cortina Inn in 2003, she enjoyed a five-day trek to Machu Picchu, a walking safari in Zambia and camping at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Survivors include her husband, Bob; her brother Maurice J. O’Keeffe and his wife Mary of Cottonwood, Calif., and Merrill, Ore.; two nieces and two nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to suggest contributions to: Rutland County Women’s Network, the Rutland County Boys and Girls Club, the Mentor Connector or the Maclure Library in Pittsford.
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BRAINTREE — Graveside memorial services for Michael A. Durkee, 61, who died May 7 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, will be held Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery, West Braintree. Pastor Brad Keller will officiate. There are no calling hours.
He was born Oct. 29, 1951 in Randolph, the son of Arnold “Bunk” and Aleen (Prior) Durkee.
Michael attended Randolph schools and graduated from Randolph Union High School in 1969. Following his education he worked at the P&C grocery store in Randolph for 10 years before going to work at Vermont Castings in Randolph in 1979.
Michael was married to Joan Radosti on Dec. 8, 2012 in Braintree.
He enjoyed racing snowmobiles, go-karts and riding motorcycles. Michael also enjoyed watching NASCAR, going to Thunder Road and riding his motorcycle in charity bike rides.
He is survived by his parents “Bunk” and Aleen Durkee of Rochester Hollow; his wife Joan Durkee of Braintree; two daughters; Wendy Bilbrey and Heather Durkee, both of Northfield Falls; a stepson Burton Spooner, III of E. Montpelier, two stepdaughters; Kimberly Post of Bethel and Robin Morgan of South Royalton; two sisters; Linda Durkee of Northfield and Sandy Giornazi of Aurora, Colo; and eight grandchildren.
This obituary first appeared in the May 16, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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NEWBURY – Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family for Boyd Arthur “Sam” Longley, 78, who died unexpectedly May 11 at his home in Newbury.
He was born in Rutland on June 27, 1934, a son of Arthur Sullivan and Susan (Boyd) Longley.
Sam was a dairy farmer who, for 21 years, worked for Paul Gallerani in Bradford purchasing cattle across Vermont and New Hampshire. He later farmed for Don Moore and then at the Kempton Farm in Peacham. For the past several years he milked for Richard Morris on the Gamblin Farm in Haverhill. Recently, he served as a volunteer with RCT Transportation out of St. Johnsbury.
Sam was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed camping, watching old Western movies, vegetable gardening, and going out to eat with family and friends, especially at family gatherings.
Survivors include his wife Valerie Longley of Newbury, to whom he was married on Aug. 12, 2000; three daughters, Roxanna Paige and husband Logan of Thetford Center, Frances Gomez and husband David of Yucca Valley, Calif., Lisa Harris and husband Randy of Piermont, N.H.; two sons, Glenn Longley and wife Patricia of Waterford and Todd Longley and wife Cindy of Springfield, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; six sisters, Anna, Faustina, Neola, Beatrice, Bonnie and Loretta; three brothers, Howell, Raymond, and Leighton; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Sam was first married to Marjorie Moses and she predeceased him in 1999. He was also predeceased by two daughters, Linda Manning and Darla Longley; and a sister Mary.
Ricker Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Woodsville (NH) is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, please visit www.rickerfh.com
This obituary first appeared in the May 16, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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HARTLAND — A memorial service was held May 15 at the Church of the First Universalist Society of Hartland for Patience Hutt, 40, who passed away on May 9. She was a kind, compassionate person who always had a smile on her face and brought joy to everyone she met.
She was born on Dec. 27, 1972 in Hanover, N.H. and graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1990.
Patience married Harold “Chip” Hutt on May 18, 1991. Together they built a home on a hilltop near Patience’s parents. She loved animals, nature, spending time on the beach and most of all spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband Chip Hutt; daughter Sierra; three sons, Hunter, Forrest and Trakker, and daughter Daisy; her father Haldor Issente; her mother Wyfy (Eberly) Issente, all of Hartland; one sister Meieli Sawyer of Miami, Fla; and a brother, Hali Issente of Bethel.
She was predeceased by a sister, Charity Sawyer.
Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Patience Hutt Memorial Fund at the Mascoma Savings Bank in Hartland, Vermont.
Condolences may be offered by visiting cabotfh.com

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WHITE RIVER JCT. — Graveside services for Claudette 70, who died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 12, will be held June 1 at 12 noon at Ever Green Cemetery in South Strafford. A gathering is to follow the graveside service in Barnard at the home of Donna and Darryl Blodgett.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1942 in Massachusetts, the daughter of Clyde Clogston and Jessie (Rathburn) Clogston.
Survivors include three children, Donna Blodgett of Barnard, Collamer Welch, Jr. of Strafford and Kristie Welch of Vershire; two brothers, Wesley “Charlie” Clogston and Winston Clogston; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Gregory Welch; and a granddaughter, Jessie Welch; 13 brothers and sisters.
Claudette worked at MHMH for many years as a housekeeper and unit assistant, and then went to work at New England Industries where she retired. Claudette enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and two cats. She also enjoyed four-wheeling, snowmobiling, camping, yard sales, and cookouts.
Any or all donations can be made to the Cancer Center at MHMH.
This obituary first appeared in the May 23, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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WEST HARTFORD — A graveside memorial service was held for Allegra M. Herbert, 86, who died May 16 at the Brookside Nursing Home in Wilder on May 20 at the West Hartford Cemetery.
She was born Feb. 19, 1927 in Leicester, a daughter of Walter and Lena (McIntyre) White.
She attended the Brandon Schools and later moved to Windsor where she worked for a time at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., where she met and married her husband, Everett Hathorn in 1950.
They continued to live in Windsor into the mid-1950s when they moved to West Hartford for a time with a short stay in White River Junction before moving back out to West Hartford.
Everett died in 1972. She was later married to Charles Herbert in 1976 until his death in 1986.
Allegra enjoyed working in her garden, spending time on the river fishing, but most of all she enjoyed spending as much of her free time with her family and her friends.
Survivors include a son, Lee Hathorn of West Hartford; a daughter, Carol mason of Fairlee; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Henry White; and two sisters, Rose Gearwar and Natalie Colburn, all of Pittsford.
She was predeceased by her two husbands; a daughter, Donna Hathorn; a brother, Alfred White; and a sister, Veronica White.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of VT and NH, PO Box 976, White River Jct., 05001.
The Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction assisted with arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to Allegra’s family at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
This obituary first appeared in the May 23, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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NORTH SALEM, NY — Walter overcame many personal obstacles and a Celebration of his life will take place with friends and family to be announced at a later date for Walter Hutchins, 56, who passed away at Westchester County Hospital on May 10 from complications, resulting from injuries sustained in a tragic bicycling accident, while riding with friends in North Salem, N.Y.
Walter was the second of four children and the proud father of three beautiful and amazing teenage daughters.
He was born in Berlin, N.H. on Feb. 22, 1957, son of William and Mary H. Hutchins.
He attended Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Mass. and then graduated from Hanover High School in 1974. Walter continued his education at the University of Utah for a year. He worked on the Strang Ranch in Carbondale, Colo., and organized ski races in Aspen, Colo., for two years before continuing his education, in agriculture, at the University of Vermont, graduating in 1980 with a BS.
Because of Walter’s rugged and handsome appearance, he found an opportunity to become a model, and worked for Wilhelmina Models in New York City. He appeared in numerous magazine ads and traveled extensively to Switzerland, Australia, Italy and the Fiji Islands. Walter had many interests and was a gifted athlete, he loved skiing, cycling, soccer, equestrian competition and was considered a gentleman gardener, and he always appreciated and was able to enjoy the finer things that life had to offer.
Walter is survived by his mother, Mary H. Hutchins of Norwich; two sisters, Molly Hutchins of Woodstock and Rebecca Hutchins of Lexington, Ky; one brother, Jamie Hutchins of Bennington; his former wife Melinda Hackett of New York City, three daughters, Herron, Hazel and Marin; and his longtime companion Vicky Lowry, New York City.
This obituary first appeared in the May 23, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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UNIONTOWN, Ohio —
A celebration of Life was held May 18 at Schermesser Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio for Jerold John Paglia, 67, who passed away from complications related to pancreatic cancer on May 5.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1945 in Hanover, N.H., the son of the late Elio A. Paglia and Dorothy (Hathorn) Paglia.
Jerold is survived by his wife Christine; daughter and son-in-law Amy and Sonny Matharu of California; granddaughter Makenna; in-laws Don and Ardis Rogers of Indiana; sister-in-law Sandy (Bob) Boyer of Nevada; brother Bruce (Alice) Paglia of Vermont; sister-in-law Evelyn Paglia of Vermont; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers James E and Richard A.
Jerold was a graduate of Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock in 1963 and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1968. Jerold spent a 40-year career in accounting and financial positions with Goodrich Corp.
The family would like to thank the dedicated staff, Annie, Roger, Ed, Bill and Courtney of Summa Hospice and Michelle of Living Angels for their constant love and care.
Memorial contributions can be made in Jerold’s name to Hospice of Summa, P O Box 2090, Akron, Ohio 44398-6153. To leave a special message online for the family, visit www.schermesserfh.com.
This obituary first appeared in the May 23, 2013 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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BRIDGEWATER — A memorial service was held on May 20 at the Bridgewater Congregational Church for Norma Sawyer, 84, who died May 16 from a motor vehicle accident on Route 4 in Woodstock.
Norma was born May 20, 1928, daughter of Cecil and Helen Howe Longe.
She was raised in Woodstock and Pomfret.
She married Edmund Sawyer on April 30, 1948. They lived the rest of their lives in Bridgewater.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Windsor Unit 25 in Windsor. She enjoyed the members of the post who made her feel at home.
She especially loved being with “her five wonderful children.” Sandra Brown and Lance Sawyer of Hartland, Deb Fish, Don Sawyer and Deanne Carvalho of Bridgewater; grandchildren, Melissa Walker, Mitchell and Stephen Tarleton, Louis and Holly Phelps, Elizabeth Fish, Chris and Mandy Mangan, Robin Sawyer, Noah and Summer Carvalho; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and her special son-in-law Ed Brown. She is also survived by two sisters, Sue Esty and Lois Rice of Woodstock; one brother Paul Towne of Tucson, Ariz; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years; two brothers, Lee E. Towne, Jr. Charles Longe; and one sister Mary Longe Earle.
Norma basically loved life. She grew a large garden, mowed her lawns, fed the birds and bears, and her special chipmunk “Lucky.” She loved playing double king pede, kayaking, fishing, but her passion was dancing.
Those wishing may make memorial donations to the VFW, 97 South Main Street, White River Jct., VT 05001.
The Cabot Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.