READING — A graveside service with military honors will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 11 a.m. at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph Center for Giles H. Becker, 91, a former longtime resident of Reading, who passed away April 14 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.
He was born June 2, 1922 in Windsor, son of Harold G. and Bertha (Gibson) Becker.
He received his schooling in Reading.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. Following his honorable discharge in 1945 he returned to Reading.
He married Mary Mack in Windsor in 1964.
Mr. Becker was employed as an automobile mechanic in Reading until moving to Nashua, N.H. where he was employed in a woodworking shop for several years.
Giles returned to Reading upon the passing of his wife in 1978. He has resided at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington since 1991. He was a lifetime member of Windsor American Legion Post #25 and the Windsor Elks Lodge #1665. He was also a lifetime member of the Bennington VFW Post #1332 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Bennington.
He greatly enjoyed playing cribbage and was a former Vermont State Champion.
Survivors include one sister, Beverley Garrapy of Reading; four stepchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife; his parents; one sister, Barbara Simonds in 1981, and two brothers, Gerald Becker in 2001 and Joel Becker in 2007.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Boston, Mass. 02140.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences may be made to Giles’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
This obituary first appeared in the April 24, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A celebration of life is planned for a later date at the Chaffee home in Woodbury for Linda Bea (Hull) Chaffee, 62, who died peacefully at her winter home in Port Charlotte on April 17.
She was born Jan. 4, 1952. She attended Hartland Elementary School and Hartford High School, and graduated from Vermont Technical College.
She had worked for Vermont Castings and retired from Pepin Granite of Barre.
She had lived in Pomfret, South Royalton, Hartland, Randolph and many happy years in Woodbury with her husband Chip Chaffee II.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Jason Hull of Essex Junction; three brothers, Stephen Hull of Randolph, Douglas Hull of Worcester and William Hull of East Barre; a stepsister, Jeanette Digby of South Royalton; stepson, Chip Chaffee III of East Calais; stepdaughter, Colleen Mercier of Hardwick; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Marc Hull.
She enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and just being outdoors.

This obituary first appeared in the May 3, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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A graveside service will be held Monday, May 19 at 9 a.m. at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center for Davenport “Dave” Cleveland, 91, a U.S. Eighth Air Force, 492nd Bombardment Group, Carpetbaggers, who passed away on April 25 after a long battle with prostate Cancer.
Survivors are Gladie, his wife of 63 years; and two daughters, Laura Cleveland of Reston, Virginia and Julie Cleveland and her husband Bobby Gallway of Los Angeles, California
He was a former owner of The Pomfret Shop, a unique store specializing in hand crafts and garden ornaments.
Please, no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to The Vermont Land Trust, 8 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier, 05602.
The Cabot Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements, online posting at cabotfh.com.

This obituary first appeared in the May 3, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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SHARON formerly of Bethel — Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Bethel for Constance “Connie” Stearns, 96, who died April 25 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. Pastor Thomas Harty will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Bethel. There are no calling hours.
She was born Oct. 7, 1917 in Rochester, daughter of Lewis and Florence (Hodgkins) Curtis.
Connie attended Rochester schools and graduated from Rochester High School in 1936.
She was married to Stanley “Stub” Stearns on May 22, 1937 in Bethel. Mr. Stearns died in 1980.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, reading and was an avid fan for her family’s extra curricular activities whether it be sports, music or drama. She was a member of the United Church of Bethel and the Unity Circle.
She is survived by a son Dennis Stearns of Bethel; two daughters; Sandra Green of Grand Isle and Carleen Stearns of Winterport, Maine; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by four brothers; Paul, Thomas, Maxwell and Kenneth Curtis; and a sister Eleanor Raymond.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Bethel c/o Larry Nobile, 63 Bicentennial Lane, Bethel, VT 05032. Online condolences may be left at www.dayfunerals.com
Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, Randolph.

This obituary first appeared in the May 3, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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SOUTH ROYALTON —There are no calling hours and a family graveside service will be held at a later date at Brook Lands Family Cemetery for Agnes Almyria Whitmore Fuller, 96, who died peacefully on April 14 at her home in South Royalton. Love of her family, her home and her ancestry guided her long and fulfilling life.
She was born Sept. 17, 1917, in Plymouth, Mass., daughter of Henry C. Whitmore and Lillian A. Bell Whitmore.
Agnes grew up in Plymouth and Belmont, Mass. and graduated from Belmont High School. She attended Chandler Secretarial School in Boston and later worked with her father operating the Whitmore Taxi Company.
On Feb. 20, 1942, Agnes married Melvyn W. Fuller of Cape Cod, Mass. in Reno, Nev. They were fortunate to celebrate 71 years together.
As a career army officer’s wife, she placed great importance on creating a warm home for her family wherever the military assignments led them. When Melvyn retired from military service they moved to South Royalton thus beginning a new chapter in their lives. She continued her focus on home and family, adding grandchildren and great-grandchildren to her circle. She was considered to be a gracious lady who was kind and considerate. She loved to read and to hook colorful rugs.
Agnes had a lifelong interest in family history and genealogy. She researched and documented her family lineage, as well as that of the Fuller family, back to the Mayflower and the Magna Carter. She kept meticulous records of her research well before the days of home computing. She was a proud member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, where she was a past Governor of the Vermont Society. She was pleased to have two memorial bricks for her and Melvyn placed in the garden pathway of the Mayflower House in Plymouth. She was past president of the National Colonial Dames, Vermont Chapter, and a member of Colonial Dames XVII Century, Rev Joseph Adams Chapter. She belonged to the DAR and was past president of Hannah Hendee New England Woman. Thanksgiving was an important tradition to her when family gathered and she shared her love of Pilgrim History. Each year she told the story of the Five Kernels of Corn to four generations of Pilgrim descendants.
Agnes, along with Melvyn, belonged to various chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star for 69 years. She was Past Worthy Matron of Rising Sun Chapter in South Royalton and a member of Forest Unity Chapter in Sharon. She was Past Grand Esther and Past Grand Chaplain of Vermont Order of the Eastern Star. Agnes and Melvin valued the friendships they made as they traveled around Vermont visiting other chapters and attending National Conventions.
Agnes always said her claim to fame was her five children, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Nancy (Dale) Howe of White River Jct., Sandra (Neil) Day of Longmeadow, Mass., Patricia (Alan) Howe of Tunbridge, Richard Fuller of South Royalton and Carlton Fuller of Barre; eight grandchildren: Julie Howe of New York City, Melissa Howe (Jeff) Pitts of Nazareth, Penn., Diane Day (Nick) Fleming of Westborough, Mass., Russell (Stacy) Day of Old Saybrook, Conn., Jennifer Howe (Kyle) Thygesen and Shannon Howe (Seth) Johnson both of Tunbridge, Caitlin Fuller and Jonathan Fuller, both of Barre; and nine great-grandchildren; a niece, Bonnie MacLean Hodge of Clarksville, Tenn.; a nephew, Robert MacLean of Montgomery, Ala.; a brother-in-law, Edmund (Florence) Fuller of Centerville, Mass. and their children, Carol Doucette, Priscilla Poole, and Ted Fuller.
She was predeceased by her husband in June 2013; one sister, Thelma Whitmore MacLean; and several cousins.
The family is grateful for the attentive care given by Dr. Adam Schwarz, and her caregivers, especially Michelle, Gracia and Margaret.
Donations in her memory may be made to South Royalton Rescue, PO Box 482, South Royalton, 05068; VT Society of Mayflower Descendants % Cynthia Roberts, Treasurer, 230 Blueberry Lane, Rutland, 05701; Philadelphia Shriners Hospital 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
The Boardway & Cilley Inc. Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.
This obituary first appeared in the May 3, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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TUNBRIDGE —A memorial funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 4 p.m. at the Tunbridge Town Hall in Tunbridge for Merle W. Howe, 90, who died Monday, April 28, at his Holstein Stock Farm in Tunbridge. There will be no public calling hours.
He was born Jan. 10, 1924 in Tunbridge, son of Silvester Heber and Etta May (Webster) Howe.
He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in South Tunbridge and graduated in 1943 from South Royalton High School in South Royalton. After graduation, Merle wanted to enlist and serve his country but was deferred because so many of his brothers were already serving during World War II.
Merle worked on the family farm helping his father and took over the farm in 1973. For over 68 years Merle milked Holstein cows and his brothers, Clyde and Ernest also helped on the farm. In 1999 he sold his herd but kept busy with haying the fields surrounding the farm.
On Oct. 6, 1963 he married Doris Stockwell of Tunbridge and lived all their married life in Tunbridge. Doris died Feb. 28, 1995.
He was a member of the Holstein Assoc., Sharon Horseshoe League, Tunbridge Volunteer Fire Dept. where he had served as chief and served as the Town of Tunbridge selectman for 10 years (1976-1986). He was the President of the Tunbridge Civic Club, had participated in every Minstrel Show for 62 years and was known by many as “The Troubadour of the Valley, Mr. Eightball.”
Merle enjoyed hunting, trapping, pitching horseshoes, making cider in the fall with his friend Craig Chapman, Sunday drives with his brother, Ralph and friend Calvin Ware and listening to baseball games on the AM Radio stations. For many years he played town team basketball, baseball and was known as one of the most aggressive third basemen in the league.
He is survived by two sons, Jody Howe of Hardwick, and Micky Howe and his wife, Heather Skeels of Northfield; a daughter, Channa Howe of Tunbridge; three granddaughters, Michelle and Jessica Howe and Rhiannon Howe and her mother, Shannon Knowles Stoddard; a brother, Harry Howe of Quechee; a sister, Arlene Stockwell of Tunbridge, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers, Ralph Howe, Ernest Howe and Clyde Howe; and three sisters, Grace Howe, Eleanora Frink and Lillian Howe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunbridge Civic Club, 11 Ward Hill, Tunbridge, 05077. A private message of sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea.

This obituary first appeared in the May 3, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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HARTLAND — The funeral service was held April 27 at the Hartland Congregational Church for Arthur W. Rosson, 84, who passed away at his home in Hartland on April 24, after a long battle with cancer. Rev. Lucia Jackson, Pastor, officiated. A Committal service with military honors will be held in the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph Center at a later date.
He was born Sept. 11, 1929 in New Haven, Conn., the son of Ralph and Evelyn Rosson.
He received his schooling in Hamden, Conn. and graduated from Hamden High School in 1947. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge he was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. for several years until moving back to Hamden where he was employed for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. He later moved to Bethany, Conn. where he started Bethany Tree Service, which he owned and operated for 25 years until selling the business.
He married Patricia Warner in Bethany on Dec. 20, 1976. He and his wife moved to Hartland.
Mr. Rosson was most recently employed for Northern Nursery in White River Jct. for 18 years.
He was a member of the Windsor American Legion Post #25 and the VFW. He served as Tree Warden for the town of Hartland for several years. Throughout his life he was proudly involved with youth services and scouting and had served with many civic organizations. He was also a member of the Grange, both in Connecticut and Vermont. He was a member of the Bethany, Connecticut Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, many of those serving as their Captain.
Arthur was fond of farming and playing horseshoes. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia L. Rosson of Hartland; two daughters, Catherine Wilder of Durham, Conn., and Allison Rosson of Hamden, Conn; five sons, Raymond Rosson of Oxford, Conn. Cliff Rosson of Bethany, Conn. Richard Warner of Hartland, Randall Warner of Bethany, Conn. and Robert Warner of Woodbridge, Conn; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a very special “furry friend” named “Duke.”
He was predeceased by his parents; and one brother, Ralph Rosson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hartland Rescue Squad at PO Box 403, Hartland, 05048 or to the Wounded Warrior Project at 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 202 Boston, Mass. 02140.
Condolences may be expressed to his family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
This obituary first appeared in the May 3, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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WHITE RIVER JCT. — A funeral service was held on May 7 at the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock for Vaughan Taylor, 101, who died May 1 at the Brookside Nursing Home in White River Jct. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery in Woodstock.
Vaughan was born in Bridgewater on May 4, 1912, son of Rufus Valentine Taylor and Sarah Sargent (Vaughan) Taylor.
He was married to Ruth Abbie (Badger) Taylor on Oct. 8, 1939 in South Pomfret, and lived there until 1941 when he and Ruth moved to the house at Bridgewater Corners. Ruth and Vaughan lived in the house at the Corners, built in 1880 by Elbridge and Horace Vaughan, for more than 60 years.
Vaughan graduated from Wentworth School for Architecture. He then worked as a timekeeper for the builders of the Woodstock Post Office during the Depression. He went on to work various carpentry jobs and served on the Board of Education for Woodstock Union High School for many years.
He is survived by his son, Sargent Taylor of New Hartford, Connecticut; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
An online guest book is available at cabotfh.com.
This obituary first appeared in the May 8, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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MELBOURNE, Florida — There will be no calling hours or funeral services at this time for Marilyn Ware, 82, who passed away on April 25. A graveside service will be held in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in North Thetford on Thursday, June 12 at 2 pm.
She was born on March 9, 1932, daughter of the late Rob-ert and Ruth (Chandler) Whit-ney.
She attended Woodstock High School and graduated in 1950 and North Hampton Commercial in 1951.
She married Jenness S. Ware in 1954 who predeceased her in 1979.
She moved to Florida in 1981 where she was well known in district and state shuffleboard tournaments; having won many trophies as well as her state pro-fessional status.
She leaves a son Timothy Ware; a stepson Brian Ware; a granddaughter Jenna Ware; three step-grandchildren Hanna, Jesse and Nickoli; nieces and nephews.
A message of condolence can be shared with the family by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com
This obituary first appeared in the May 8, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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PLYMOUTH — Katherine Purinton Tuttle, 89, died at home in Plymouth on April 8.
Katherine Abbott Rowley was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, daughter of Helen A. Batcheller and Leonard W. Rowley, formerly of East Douglas, Massachusetts. She was the younger sister of Leonard Jr. and Robert. Her father died when she was 12.
“Kitty” attended Newton Centre, Massachusetts, grammar schools, Dana Hall School, and Middlebury College, earning a bachelor’s degree in English.
In 1948, “Kathy” married Charles Purinton, who predeceased her in 1981. They raised five children in Middlebury, Connecticut, and Newfane, Vermont.
Charles Jr., Chris, Randy, Nick and Amanda (Howe) survive her, as well as their spouses, her 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Kathy married C. Dinsmore Tuttle in November 1986, and they lived in Inverness, Florida, and Plymouth. Dinsmore predeceased her in 2001.
Kathy was an artist in oils and watercolor painting, a dynamic piano player of traditional hymns, a voracious reader, a patient and loving wife and mother. She supported Charley as he managed the Maple Valley Ski Area for 12 years, and was town clerk and librarian in Newfane for several years.
She was an active member of Congregational churches (now the United Church of Christ) in Middlebury, Newfane and Tyson village, Plymouth.
This obituary first appeared in the May 8, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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LINWOOD, N.J. — John Milton “Jack” Dix, 86, died peacefully on May 2 at Spring Village of Galloway Nursing Home, of complications of Alzheimer’s.
He was born April 22, 1928 on the Hotel Dennis of Atlantic City Farm (now the site of Mainland Regional High School) and lived most of his life in Steelmanville and Linwood.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran and actively served during the Korean War.
Jack was an avid gardener and a true ‘green thumb.’ After working the family farm and growing beautiful plants and flowers for a living, he and his wife, Jeannine, retired in 1987 to Woodstock where they lived life fully for 15 years. He continued to enjoy gardening and was an active member of the Woodstock Senior Center. They retired (again) to Virginia where Jack was involved with the Southern Farm Bureau and spent many happy days under the southern sun. After 10 years in Virginia, Jack and Jeannine proved you can indeed go home again and returned to New Jersey. He resided at the Spring Village Nursing Home for the past 18 months where he laughed often, was very well cared for and loved by all. The family extends their sincere gratitude to Grace Healthcare and the entire staff of Spring Village at Galloway for their loving and compassionate care of Jack.
Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jeannine Dix (nee Clayton) of Linwood; his children, Debbie and Mike Therriault of Davison, Michigan, Michael and Junetta Dix of Linwood; and, Jeff and Elaine of Egg Harbor Township; his grandchildren, The Therriault girls: Kristi, Anchorage, Alaska, Kelli, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and, Kati, Port Charlotte, Fla.; Wade and Nicole Dix of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; Austin Dix of Egg Harbor Township, and Zachary and Noah Dix of Linwood; N.J.; his in-laws David and Diane Clayton of EHT and Howard and Barbara Clayton of Gas City, Indiana; along with many nieces and nephews.
Condolences and fond remembrances of Jack would be greatly appreciated by Jeannine and may be sent to her at 213 E. Seaview Avenue, Linwood, NJ 08221.
This obituary first appeared in the May 8, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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HARTFORD — Private burial will be held at the Taftsville Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 for Janet K. Blood, 95, who died April 25 at her home surrounded by five generations of family and her cat, Trina. A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. at the family farm, 1774 Hillside Road in Hartford. Please come and share your stories.
She was born Sept. 6, 1917, daughter of Elijah Berton and Eva Lena (Perkins) Kibbie in Wilder, the second of two daughters.
She grew up on Honey Brook Farm on Howe Hill and graduated from South Royalton High School.
She worked at the Taftsville Store and later at the Banks Street School in New York City, a leader in Early Education. She worked for the Federal Government as a day care teacher in Bennington during World War II and then as a seamstress at EZ Mills there.
She married Howard Ralph Blood, Sr. and had seven children.
Together they milked about 50 Jersey cows at Highland Homestead Farm on Hillside Road in Hartford. They also sold Collie pups and later raised ponies.
Janet was an avid lifelong learner, reading about and responding to current events. The family had scarlet fever when she was young, was quarantined and had to burn all their books and magazines. After that, she always kept plenty of reading material! She loved books, stones, flowers and gardening, birds, crosswords, cats and kids. She believed people should take care of the Earth and each other.
She was a member of the Hartford Historical Society, the Vermont Historical Society, the Home Demonstration Club, which she called ‘Hen Party,’ and years ago, the Taftsville Grange.
She is survived by a stepson, Fred Murray Blood of Woodstock and a son, Roger D. Blood and wife Merna of Hartford; three daughters, Ellen Janet Everly and Mike of Manlius, New York, Phyllis Lena Salls and Jimmie of White River Jct, and Nancy Jane Blood of Hartford; and lots of grands and greats.
She is predeceased by her husband; two sons, Howard Ralph Blood, Jr. and Thomas Peter Blood; also two step-daughters, Beverly Jean Potwin and Frances Olivia Frink; a daughter Sharon Irene Moore, and a sister Clara Louise Phelps.
Condolences may be expressed to Janet’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com. Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction has been entrusted with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thompson Senior Center, 141 Senior Lane, Woodstock, 05091 or the charity of your choice.

This obituary first appeared in the May 8, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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SHARON — A graveside service will be held at the Riverview Cemetery in South Royalton on Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. for Frank Eli Perron Sr., formally of Sharon, who passed away April 26 at Brookside Nursing Home where he was receiving rehabilitation after a recent surgery. He was 90 years old.
Frank was born Sept. 1, 1923 in Stockbridge, the youngest son of Arthur and Addie (Chamberlain) Perron.
He attended schools in Stockbridge until the eighth grade and soon after joined the work force. He held a variety of jobs including working for Ruel Abbott on their farm in Bethel, he was a farmhand and delivered milk for Pompajersey Farm, a yard man and truck driver for John Gibson’s sawmill in Sharon until it was closed by the building of I-89, and later as a carpenter for Renehen Acres and then Frank Gilman until he retired.
On May 12, 1943 he married Ethel Wilson and they spent most of their married life in Sharon on Howe Hill Road where they moved in April of 1953.
Besides working full time as a finish carpenter, Frank was a farmer who milked by hand morning and night and then finished his day by working on projects in his basement. He adhered to many of the “old” ways using a hand scythe to cut the roadside grass and haying loose cut, perfecting the art of twirling hay onto a fork and pitching it into a truck. There was very little that he couldn’t do and he was often referred to as “Jack of all trades.” Frank was a hard working man who did all the maintenance at his home in Sharon and his companion’s property in Wilder into his late 80’s.
Frank enjoyed brook fishing, hunting and spending time with the “goddamn boys” at the family hunting camp. Sugaring season was one of his favorite times of year and there was always an annual sugar-on-snow party. Going to dances, having cookouts and family gatherings were things that Frank enjoyed. In his later years he liked to spend time at the Maine coast walking on the beach.
He is survived by his companion of the last 19 years, Vivian Derrick; a daughter and son-in-law Beatrice and Pete Cole of South Royalton; four sons and daughter-in-laws, Winston and Marylou Perron of Montpelier; Frank Jr. and Janice Perron of North Pomfret; Eugene and Lori Perron of Quechee; Duane and Kate Perron and South Royalton; five grandsons; seven granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Ethel Perron; a brother Fred Perron Sr.; and a sister Ruth Perron.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Visiting Nurse Alliance and Hospice of VT and NH, 66 Benning Street, Suite 6, West Lebanon, NH 03784 or the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at DHMC.
Condolences may be expressed to Frank’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
This obituary first appeared in the May 8, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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WEATHERSFIELD — The memorial service will be held Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor for Evered W. “Giz” Hinkley, 82, a longtime resident of Weathersfield, who passed away May 2 at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor. Rev. Connie Moser, will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Ascutneyville Cemetery in Ascutney. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home. There will be a Masonic service at 6 p.m.
He was born May 18, 1931 in Weathersfield, son of Harland A. and Maybelle (Danforth) Hinkley.
He received his schooling in Weathersfield and Springfield. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1949. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge in 1952 he returned to Weathersfield. He later attended and graduated from the University of Vermont earning his degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Hinkley was employed at Vermont Research in Springfield for many years, and continued his career in technology sales until his retirement.
Evered was a proud 61-year member of Vermont Lodge #18 F&AM in Windsor, where he had held the offices of Master, Secretary and Senior Warden during the many years. He was a member and past treasurer of King Solomon’s Temple Lodge. He also served as District Deputy Grand Master. He was a member and past president of the National Sojournes Green Mountain Chapter #527 and a member and past commander of the General John Stark Camp Heroes of ’76.
As a licensed pilot, he enjoyed flying and was a member of the Springfield Flying Club. Flying was his true passion. He enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad, both for business and pleasure. He was fond of his annual fishing trips, gardening and woodworking. He was proud to have completely restored his father’s vintage Ford tractor. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include one brother, George “Joe” Hinkley of Springfield; two sisters, Barbara Greene of Ludlow, Massachusetts, and Beverly Thomas of South Royalton and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; six brothers, Larry, Arthur, Robert, Richard “Gus”, Stanley “Red” and Roger “Tink” Hinkley; and one sister, Dorothy “Dot” Treat.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army Northern New England Division at 297 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101 or to the Mt. Ascutney Hospital Hospice Program, Attention; Development Office, at 289 County Road, Windsor, 05089.
Condolences may be expressed to his family in an online guestbook a www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

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CONCORD, Massachusetts — Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Edna Miriam “Mitzi” (Vaughan) Keleher, 89, who died on April 25 at home with her loving family around her, on Saturday, May 24 at 2 p.m. at Duvall Chapel at New England Deaconess Assoc., 80 Deaconess Rd., Concord. Mitzi will be laid to rest with her husband later this summer at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
She was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. and was a descendent of the Vaughan family of Pomfret and Middleboro, Massachusetts.
In her early life, she was a proud Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo contestant, a ticket agent for United Airlines and nursing student at St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Denver, Colorado There she met her beloved husband Robert, a WWII Navy veteran who then joined the U.S. Air Force.
They embarked on a wonderful married life of 54 years, moving 16 times with children Bonnie and Douglas, stationed all over the U.S. and overseas from Guam to Turkey, Thailand to London, finally retiring in Springfield, Virginia.
Mitzi enjoyed her many friends and neighbors she met in life as an Air Force wife, and loved raising her family, entertaining, volunteering, playing golf, and once scoring an ace in a big tournament.
She moved to Concord after her husband passed away and made many more friends at Newbury Court.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Paul Drexler of Wayland, Massachusetts; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Maureen Keleher of South Pomfret; one sister Enidelle Schmidt of Minnetonka, Minnesota; six grandchildren David, Molly, Bret, Seanan, Mairin, Bridger; and one great-granddaughter Madeleine.
Arrangements under the care of Concord Funeral Home, Concord, Massachusetts.
To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.concordfuneral.com
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OLD SAYBROOK, Connecticut — A Memorial Service, to be announced through the Hartford Courant, will be held at a later date for Nancy Bernice Rowe Patenaude, 83, who died April 30.
She was born in Windsor on Oct. 23, 1930, daughter of Malcom Lewis Rowe and Doris Eudora Dana.
Nancy grew up in Woodstock, where she graduated from Woodstock High School, the Class of 1948. She received an Associate’s Degree from Green Mountain College in 1950.
She married the late Richard Sheldon Patenaude in 1951 and they lived together in Kittery, Maine, before moving to Old Saybrook, Connecticut in 1961.
The life that Nancy Patenaude lead is best summed by her often used encouragement, “Do good!” She enriched her own life, and that of others, through volunteerism, directing her energy and passion to serve her community. She volunteered for: the Old Saybrook Ambulance Association, the Connecticut Master Gardener Program, Common Good Gardens, formerly known as the Soup Kitchen Gardens, the Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries, the Girl Scouts of America, the Offices of Culture and Tourism and many others organizations in the shoreline area.
Nancy was an accomplished and lifelong gardener, knitter, quilter and crafter. She was an avid reader, a writer, a musician, a champion of education, and a dear friend.
Nancy is survived by two daughters: Michelle Patenaude and Melissa Patenaude Friend; three grandchildren: Dana Emily Rozanski, Joseph Patenaude Friend and Nicholas Carey Friend.
She was also predeceased by one son, Stephen Dana Patenaude who died in his infancy.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Common Good Gardens, PO Box 1224, Old Saybrook, CT. 06475 or Heifer International at www.heifer.org.
This obituary first appeared in the May 8, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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LOCUST GROVE, Virginia — A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove for Randy “Spike” Wagoner, 49, of Locust Grove, who died unexpectedly, in the early morning hours of April 28. A reception will follow at the Church. A memorial service and burial will be held in August in New Hampshire.
He was born Aug. 9, 1964 in Hanover, N.H., son of Perry and Bonnie (Batchelder) Wagoner.
Randy graduated in 1982 from Hartford High School, Hartford.
Randy was married to Christine (Conrad) Wagoner in Oct. 1990 in Sharon.
After a brief career in radio and as a sales associate for the Dartmouth Bookstore, Randy started his career in public safety as an E-911 Communications Officer/Dispatcher working for the Towns of Hartford and Woodstock, Vermont State Police and then spent 25 years with the Town of Hanover Police/Fire Department Regional Communications Center. Randy’s other passion was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and his desire to help move the country forward by educating people on disability inclusion and removing physical access barriers.
After retiring from the Town of Hanover in 2011, Randy began the next chapter of his career with the Department of Homeland Security – FEMA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. as a Disability Specialist. This was his dream job, always an advocate, Randy would use his wit, charm, and sense of humor to teach others about persons with disabilities, and the ability to integrate and accept their differences into every day life.
Randy loved to sing barbershop, he was an avid civil war enthusiast, active in politics, had an incredible faith in God and a desire to share that love with others. More than anything else in this world, he loved his two amazing children, they were the light of his life, he loved them more than life itself and he thanked God every day for blessing him with the privilege to be their Dad.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Christine; 15-year-old son, Alexander; nine-year-old daughter, Reagan; father-in-law Kenneth Conrad (and Susan Johnson) of Lebanon, New Hampshire; sister in-law, Cynthia Coutts of Los Angeles, California; brother in-law, Franklyn “Chuck” Conrad of Canaan, New Hampshire; nephews, Ajay Patterson, of Baltimore, Maryland. and Franklin “KC” Conrad of Canaan, New Hampshire; nieces, Emilie and Hannah Conrad of Canaan; aunts, uncles, cousins, and lifelong friends.
Randy was predeceased by his parents; grandparents; and a niece.

This obituary first appeared in the May 15, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Woodstock, Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the Woodstock Inn for Nancy Bourdon, 69, beloved wife, adoring mother, devoted grandmother, loving daughter and treasured friend to so many, who passed away at her home in West Woodstock on May 9, surrounded by her husband, Don Bourdon, her three daughters: Stephanie Torrijos, Stacey Wieland and Samantha Jones (all formerly Schuetz), her mother, Catherine Bernet, and her siblings, Phyllis Hayes and Larry Bernetich. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. There will be no calling hours.
She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and attended Holy Angels Academy in Fort Lee, New Jersey, graduated in 1962, and went on to earn her Diploma in Nursing from Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey in 1966.
Nancy resided in England for three years with her former husband, George Schuetz, which directly influenced their decision to move to Woodstock in 1973. It was on a drive through Woodstock that Nancy fell in love with the countryside, as it reminded her of England, and Woodstock became her cherished home for 41 years.
Nancy was an active member of her community and her church, and often spoke of how much she enjoyed raising her three girls. She will forever be remembered by her daughters for how hands-on she was in all aspects of their lives from early childhood on into adulthood. The joy she had found in motherhood shined on when she became a grandmother. Nancy took tremendous pride and pleasure in each of her four grandchildren and leaves them with special memories of her maple syrup and pancake breakfasts, exploring the property hand-in-hand, and searching for frogs around the pond.
“Grandma Bee,” as she was affectionately known to her four grandchildren, always managed to make each one feel so special. She was thrilled to be a part of Rudy’s everyday life in Woodstock, and she treasured the memory they shared of camping out overnight at the Bronx Zoo when he was little. She enjoyed helping him with his schoolwork and she was proud of his athletic abilities in soccer, snowboarding and lacrosse. She admired Sage for her big heart, her caring soul and their shared love of cooking; Lily for her energetic spirit, constant smile and her frog-catching skills; and both of her granddaughters for their impressive creativity and athletic abilities in both soccer and downhill ski racing. She absolutely delighted in stories about her youngest grandchild, Cyrus, and his various infatuations over the years, from Papa Don’s tractor to all things Santa Claus this past Christmas. She was proud of his inquisitive nature; she applauded his artistic skills and his athleticism, and she nurtured his interest in cooking by teaching him how to make French toast.
Beyond her love for her daughters and her grandchildren, Nancy’s greatest love in life was undeniably her devoted husband, Don. They were married on June 3, 1995 at their farm in West Woodstock and the bond they shared was not only that of husband and wife; they were truly best friends. Together they restored their 1850 farmhouse and made various improvements to their family’s homestead. They were committed maple producers, making several thousand gallons of maple syrup each season. Additionally, they were active enthusiasts in the vintage car hobby, touring over 25,000 miles in their 1911 Stanley steam car throughout North America with friends, visiting numerous National Parks in over 20 states and six provinces as well as trips to Great Britain.
Nancy is survived by her husband of more than 20 years, Don Bourdon; three daughters, Stephanie Torrijos and her partner Tony Accurso of Woodstock, Stacey Wieland and her husband Sean of Mill Valley, California and Samantha Jones and her husband Travis of Boise, Indiana; four grandchildren, Rudy, Sage, Lily, and Cyrus; mother, Catherine Bernet of Portland, Maine; sister, Phyllis Hayes and her husband Dan of Ocean Park, Maine; brother, Larry Bernetich and his wife Nikki of Brookfield, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law, Eileen Graham, Diane Tiezzi and Kathleen Halperin; and 13 nieces and nephews, Amy, Drew, Rebecca, Sarah, Angelica, Darren, Rob, Christine, Ryan, Sean, Tristan, Bill and Annie.
She was predeceased by her father, Louis R. Bernet, and brother-in-law Curtis L. Bourdon,
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Nancy to the Charitable Works Fund, c/o Our Lady of Our Snows Catholic Church, PO Box 397, Woodstock, 05091.
Arrangements are being handled by the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock and further information is available from www.cabotfh.com

This obituary first appeared in the May 15, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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There will be no public services for Kathryn “Kitty” Pulsifer Eaton, who died peacefully May 10 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire with her son and daughter by her side.
She was born in Woodstock on Oct. 20, 1921, the daughter of Dr. Walter and Margaret (Eulas) Pulsifer. Kitty attended Woodstock schools and served as president of her class, graduating from Woodstock High School in 1939.
She later graduated from the Elizabeth Ollis Beauty Academy in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her father was a veterinarian and, as a teen, Kitty would often assist him in his practice. This led to a life-long love of animals, especially dogs and cats. She was present in early 1934 when Robert Royce and others discussed locating the first ski tow in the United States at the family farm north of the village with her father. When Dr. Pulsifer would not allow his fences to be taken down, an alternate location at Gilbert’s hill was chosen. Shortly thereafter the family opened Pulsifer’s Ski Hill, later known as Mt. Tom Ski Area, where Kitty worked packing trails.
On May 12, 1942 she was married to Harold E. Eaton.
During World War II, Kitty worked at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft at several locations in Connecticut and as a civilian employee at Barin Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Foley, Alabama. Following her husband’s discharge from the Navy, they returned to Woodstock where they lived the remainder of their lives. Kitty owned and operated Kitty’s Beauty Salon in Woodstock for several years. She worked in various capacities for many years at the Woodstock Inn and later for the Woodstock Resort Corporation and Quechee Lakes Corporation. Upon its creation by the Vermont Judiciary, Kitty served as the first director of the Traffic Ticket Center (now the Vermont Judicial Bureau) in White River Jct. She retired from that position in 1991.
Kitty was a woman of many, and varied, talents. However, her greatest love was her family. She is survived by her children, Hon. Harold E. Eaton, Jr. and his wife, Jane, of Woodstock and Jill E. Boone of Mason, Michigan; her grandson, Matthew Eaton of Woodstock; nieces, nephews, and her beloved dog, Lili.
She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years in 2005; her daughters Bonnie Jill Eaton and Linda Joy Eaton Howe; her parents; two brothers, John and Walter Pulsifer, Jr.; and one sister, Mildred P. Whitney.
The family asks that any donations be made to the Lucy MacKenzie Humane Society.

This obituary first appeared in the May 15, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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KILLINGTON — A funeral service was held on May 9 at the Bridgewater Congregational Church for Jonathan A. Paglia, 38, who died unexpectedly on May 5 at his home in Killington. Burial followed in the Top Liff Cemetery.
Jonathan was born on June 9, 1975 in Rutland, the son of Bruce and Alice (Townsend) Paglia.
Jonathan graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1993.
He worked for the Debevoise family on their farm and then for Bentleys and the Prince and Pauper in Woodstock and Casey’s Caboose and the Foundry in Killington.
Jonathan played football and basketball in high school and enjoyed softball and basketball in the years after high school. He also enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his parents Bruce and Alice; one sister Kathleen; one nephew Jacob; and one niece Cassie, his uncles and aunts David and Edna Luce and Evelyn Paglia; and cousins Melissa, Jason, Jim, and Louise.
Memorial donations may be made to the Bridgewater Congregational Church, P.O. Box 4, Bridgewater, 05034.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock. Condolences may be offered by visiting cabotfh.com.

This obituary first appeared in the May 15, 2014 print edition of the Vermont Standard.

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