A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Woodstock for Mildred “Millie” McGee, 96, who died June 26 at the Mertens House in Woodstock, followed by burial in the Riverside Cemetery in Woodstock.
Millie was born on Sept. 18, 1919 in Rutland, daughter of Earl and Sybil Elizabeth (St. John) Allard.
She graduated from Rutland Elementary School then Rutland High School in 1937. She started working for the New England Telephone Co. in Rutland until she moved to Washington and worked for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co.
In 1942 she joined the US Navy serving in WWII. She returned from serving in the Navy and worked for Eastern Airlines in Miami, Florida. She was then recalled to duty and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. After her 2nd time serving with the navy she returned to work for the Southern Bell Telephone Co. until moving to Vermont in 1954. She met Ed McGee and they were married at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on May 21, 1955.
Mildred was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, the St. Anne’s Club, Telephone Pioneers of America, the American Legion Post # 24 in Woodstock, the Green Mountain Girls Wave # 113, and Wave’s National.
She is survived by three sons: Edward James McGee, Jr. and wife Karen of Woodstock, Robert Earl McGee and wife Nancy of Deep River, Connecticut, and Jeffrey Allen McGee and wife Cindy of Kalaheo, Kauai; seven grandchildren: Kasey McGee Schoettler, Tyler McGee, Jonathan McGee, Jordan McGee, Jarred McGee, Thomas McGee, and Mary McGee; as well as two great-grandchildren: Lily and Shane Schoettler.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband Ed; and a brother Clayton Allard who died as a Navy Pilot in 1942.
Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Thompson Senior Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, 05091 or the St. Anne’s Club C/O Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, P.O. Box 397, Woodstock, 05091.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock. An online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com
Mildred “Millie” McGee Obituary, 96
Donald Ross Obituary, 83
BROWNSVILLE — A memorial service for Donald Mott Ross, 83, a resident of Brownsville, who passed away on April 7, will be held Saturday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at the Brownsville Community Methodist Church in Brownsville. Rev. William Sheldon will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Brownsville Cemetery.
A reception for family and friends will follow at the Brownsville Grange Hall.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor assisted with the arrangements
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Juanita Barrett Obituary, 87
HARTLAND — There will be no formal services for Juanita U. Barrett (Jay), 87, a longtime resident of Hartland, who passed away June 16 at her daughter’s home in Newport, Rhode Island, per her request.
Juanita was born July 24, 1928 in Rutland, daughter of Kermit R. and Anna (Horvath) Upton.
She graduated from Rutland High School. She attended the Ray Vogue School of Advertising and Design in Chicago and graduated in 1950.
She married Edward F. Barrett in 1951. They moved to White River Jct. in 1955 and later to Hartland in 1962. Following Mr. Barrett’s retirement, she and her husband worked as volunteers in Texas, aiding in the care of abused and abandoned children and for 10 years they enjoyed a volunteer position each year at Christian Appalachian Project in Kentucky, working with their Christmas Giving Program.
Mrs. Barrett also volunteered with the Vermont Association of Court Diversion Programs, the Woodstock Red Cross and at David’s House in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
She was a past member of the Woodstock Country Club and most recently an active member of the Ladies Bone Builders in Hartland. She attended the First Congregational Church in Hartland.
Her husband, Edward Barrett, passed away March 16, 2006. She was also predeceased by her parents; and one brother, Kermit R. Upton, Jr.
Survivors include, Keri B. LeBlanc of San Diego, California, Kevin J. Barrett of West Windsor, Jodi B. Keyes and her husband Tim Keyes of Newport, Rhode Island, Joel M. Barrett of Bridgewater, Connecticut; four grandchildren, Josh Keyes of Newport, Rhode Island, Travis LeBlanc of Ecuador, Jason LeBlanc of Denver, Colorado and Katelyn LeBlanc of San Diego, California, one great grandson, Kalani S. Leenheer-LeBlanc of Carlsbad, California; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will be forever grateful for the extraordinary love and care she received from all the staff at Dartmouth Hitchcock and Mt Ascutney Hospitals.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to: https://www.youcaring.com/missie-dick-dodds-575499
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor assisted with the arrangements.
Please express condolences via the online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
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Jacquelyn Abraham Obituary, 69
SHARON — The family will have a private gathering to celebrate the life of Jacquelyn Sherwood Abraham who died June 23 at Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Jackie was born in Washington D.C., on Dec. 26, 1946, she was the first child of Warren and Helen Sherwood of Michigan City, Indiana.
She was raised in Michigan City and in 1968 married Roger Abraham and moved to the Island of Saint Thomas, in the Caribbean Sea where she worked for Pan American World Airways. In 1969, the couple traveled around the United Sates and Canada, eventually settling in Vermont in 1973.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Roger Raymond Abraham of Sharon; and her daughter, Jenny Abraham Liesfeld and her husband, Joseph Earl Liesfeld, III of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia and their children, Joseph Earl Liesfeld, IV “Sawyer” and Ruby Vivian Liesfeld; and Jackie’s sister, Joyce Hullinger and her family of Michigan City.
Jackie was known by many as “Momma Jax” and she always had a welcoming spirit about her. Her passions in life were gardening, cooking, photography, reading and collecting books, and spending time with her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Diabetes Association, and the next time you read a good book think of her.
A private message of sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.
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Kay Rice Obituary, 72
WINDSOR — Services were held July 7 at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., for Kay E. Rice, 72, who died July 2 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire
She was born Aug. 19, 1943 in St. Albans, daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Ward) Weld.
Kay grew up in Berkshire and graduated from Richford High School class of 1961.
She married Gary J. Rice on Sept. 18, 1962. They lived in California for a short time and then made their home in Berkshire on the family farm. They moved to Walpole, New Hampshire for a short time before moving to Hartford Village where they lived for many years. Kay and Gary moved to Windsor in 1986 and have resided there ever since.
Kay was a stay at home mom, taking care of raising their three children and tending to the household duties while her husband was on the road driving truck.
Kay loved her family and was big on Sunday dinner. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and visiting with friends, relatives and neighbors. Taking care of her flowers and attending the Saturday night dances at the Hartford Elks were two of her favorite pastimes.
Kay is survived by her husband of Windsor; a son, Jeffrey Rice of Sharon; a daughter, Rhonda Rice of Windsor; five grandchildren; Jacob, Eric, Grace, Anabelle and Isabelle; also a great-grandson; Griffin; a sister; Colleen Doyon and her husband Roger of East Hampstead, New Hampshire; as well as nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, James; and a grandson, Joshua.
Condolences may be expressed to her family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
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John Von Bargen Obituary, 70
NORTH SPRINGFIELD —Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 8, at the Congregational Church in Springfield for John Megown Von Bargen, 70, who passed away from lung cancer on July 4, at his home surrounded by his family. A reception will follow at the Von Bargen’s home.
John was born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of John and Jessie Von Bargen. He is the brother of Mary Von Bargen Frederick. John’s childhood was spent in a number of states in the Midwest as his father was in the United States Forest Service. He attended and graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Economics. After concluding his education, he traveled the United States as a comb salesman and in so doing, visited Vermont where he met and fell in love with his wife Leslie Bibens.
On Aug. 24, 1975, he and Leslie were married and started their life together. In the years to come, John and Leslie built a home together in North Springfield and had two children, John Eric Von Bargen and Julie Von Bargen Thom. They had an admirable marriage that ended after three years of John’s unwavering loving care of Leslie, who passed away of ovarian cancer July 9, 2012. In June 2016, John was married to Veronica Todorovic, and their time was cut too short by John’s illness.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica; two children, John and Emily Von Bargen; Jason and Julie Thom; and his three grandchildren, John Eric Von Bargen Jr, Henry Richard Von Bargen and Evie Leslie Thom.
With a desire to work with his hands, John made the improbable decision to train himself as a silversmith. First selling his jewelry at local craft fairs, he eventually opened his first store, The Silver Mine in Killington in 1975. These entrepreneurial learnings coupled with John’s passion for quality and his risk taking mindset led to the founding of his first Von Bargen’s jewelry store in Springfield. John gradually expanded to four store locations and developed an industry-wide respected business known for its quality and ethics.
John’s charisma, enthusiasm and engaging conversation often left those with whom he interacted with an unforgettable impression. He had incredible energy and a wild streak that revealed his love of and appreciation of life. As an addict to the New York Times, a long standing VPR supporter and a voracious reader, John could speak to any topic at length. His confidence and delivery made him a great story teller, and he never let the facts get in the way of a good story. He may have been often wrong but he was never in doubt.
John will be missed intensely by his family and by the many friends he developed throughout his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in John’s honor to The Norris Cotton Cancer Center Research Fund (ph. 603-653-0745).
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Alice Anderson Obituary
BROWNSVILLE — A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 8 at 1 p.m. in the Sheddsville Cemetery in Brownsville for Alice B. Riley Anderson, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, at her home. A reception will be held at the family home at 164 John Meyers Road, Brownsville.
She is survived by her two sons; Tom Anderson (Janie) of Florida, Michael Anderson (Renee) of Florida, her twin sister Mary Dearborn of Beverly, Massachusetts and sister Laura Knowlton of Grafton. Known as Memaw or Mems by her four grandchildren; Brooke, Courtney, Allie, and Faith; two step-grandchildren; Miles and Martha; and her niece Julia. She is also survived by her two dogs George and Hawkeye.
She was predeceased by her brother Steve Riley.
Alice is a graduate of Mary C. Wheeler School in Providence, Rhode Island. Alice spent the better part of 30 years raising her boys in Florida where she was an insurance auditor. She retired to Vermont to enjoy the cold winters, good friends and her dogs.
Alice volunteered for the following organizations; Vermont Adaptive, Vermont 100 Race, Vermont 50 Race, and the Brownsville Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorial donations to Vermont Adaptive or Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, P.O. Box 702, Brownsville, 05037.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock. An online obituary can be found at cabotfh.com.
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Lancelot Underhill Obituary, 87
LEBANON, New Hampshire — Visiting hours will be held today, July 8 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct. for Lancelot Hope Underhill, 87, who died July 1 at Genesis Eldercare Lebanon Center. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 9 at 1 p.m. in the Wells Cemetery in Canaan, New Hampshisre.
He was born Nov. 24, 1928 in Enfield, New Hampshire, son of Lancelot Guilford Underhill and Zanie Mae (Lincoln) Underhill. Lance grew up and attended school in Canaan where he later spent summers working as mason and cut ice on Canaan Street Lake in the winters. He met Pearl Carter at a dance in Enfield where they were later married on Aug. 16, 1949. Lance was a jack of all trades and could work doing everything from hanging sheet rock to delivering milk. He worked for several years as a truck driver for Twin State Fruit in White River Jct., at Densmore Brick and later the tannery in Lebanon, True Wood Products in Wilder and as a driver for Advance Transit until retiring.
Mr. Underhill lived in Middlebury for several years after his wife died until returning to the Upper Valley where he lived with his companion, Beverly Harlow in White River Jct. until moving to East Thetford with his daughter due to poor health and has been a resident at Genesis in Lebanon for the past three years.
Lance will be remembered for his easy going personality and his wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing, listening to Blue Grass music and working on cars, especially with his son Jerry. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, which has continued even during his time at Genesis with family visiting every day.
He is survived by his children, Michele McKinstry and her husband Mike of East Thetford, Kenneth Underhill and his wife Monique of Hartland, Barbara Chase and her husband Gene of White River Jct.; a daughter-in-law Cynthia Underhill of White River Jct.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Pearl; a son Gerald Underhill; a daughter Kathleen Ladue; a grandson Joseph McKinstry; a daughter-in-law Karen Underhill; and several brothers and sisters.
Condolences to Lance’s family may be made in an online guestbook atwww.knightfuneralhomes.com.
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James Wishinski Obituary, 68
Windsor- No formal services will be held for James A. Wishinski, 68,who passed away unexpectedly at his home July 6, per his request. Committal services will be held at the convenience of the family in Ascutney Cemetery.
He was born March 12, 1948 in Windsor the son of Edward and Eleanor (Pruden) Wishinski. He received his education in Windsor and attended Windsor High School.
Jim enlisted in the US Army and returned to Windsor where he was employed at various businesses. He most recently was employed as a custodian at Dartmouth College in Hanover.
He was fond of picking mushrooms, painting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends.
He is predeceased by his parents and his longtime companion, Joan Harrison.
Survivors include one sister; Patricia Nelson and her husband George and one brother; Edward Wishinski, all of Windsor.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society at P.O. Box 702, Brownsville, VT 05037
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to his family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneral-homes.com.
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Roger Blood Obituary, 69
There will be no services for Roger D. Blood, 69, who died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Roger was born April 9, 1947 in Bennington, son of Howard R. and Janet (Kibbie) Blood.
He graduated from Woodstock High School Class of 1965, he went on to attend Vermont Technical College, and Vermont College at Norwich University.
In 1969 he was married to the love of his life, Merna Howe.
He shortly thereafter shipped out to Vietnam with the Army where he served as Military Police. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Woodstock where he served his community on the police force. Roger moved to The VA in White River Junction where he continued to work in law enforcement for a time before becoming an AOD. Roger left the VA to assist his wife in her thriving business Windmill Copy Center. After they sold the company he worked at RPS at the Lebanon Airport and later at Energex Pellet Fuel. He was last employed at Thermal Dynamics where he worked in the paint department doing powder coating.
Roger enjoyed reading, listening to Celtic music, gardening, keeping his lawn looking its best and spending time with his grandchildren.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife Merna Blood of Woodstock; two daughters Anita Allen of Woodstock and Dulcie Warner of Hartland; five grandchildren Christopher, Caitlyn and Kerri Allen, Dagan and Emberlynne Warner; a brother Fred M. Blood of Woodstock; three sisters Ellen J. Everly of Manlius, New York, Phyllis L. Salls of South Woodstock, and Nancy J. Blood of Woodstock; and lots nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by two brothers, Thomas Blood and Howard Blood Jr; and three sisters, Beverly J Potwin, Francis O. Frink, and Sharon Moore.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center who gave him such good care were like friends and family to us.
The Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction assisted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to Roger’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, N.H. 03756.
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Betty Dotson Obituary, 93
A private memorial was held on July 9 for Betty Dotson, aka Elizabeth Dotson-King, 93 ½ who died Friday, July 8 at Brookside Nursing Home in White River Junction.
Born in Holyoke, MA, on January 5, 1923, Betty is survived by daughter Susan Dotson and son-in-law David Westphalen of Taftsville, VT; daughter Sally and Tom Crowe of Schnecksville, PA; grandchildren Elizabeth Frascoia, Peter Dotson-Westphalen, Jessica Barnett, and Kevin Grant; and great-grandchildren Nathaniel, Elianna and Katherine Barnett, and Carlo Frascoia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Haven, 713 Hartford Avenue, White River Junction, VT 05001.
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Robert Thomas Obituary, 88
SOUTH ROYALTON — There will be no formal services, per his request, for Robert A. “Bob” Thomas, 88, who passed away July 13 at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor after a period of failing health.
Bob was born June 8, 1928 in Sheddsville, the youngest child of Robert and Margaret (Aiken) Thomas.
In the 1950’s Bob and his wife, Bev moved with their daughters to the Sharon and South Royalton area when he became the manager of Windsor County Farmer’s Exchange. He later was employed as a tool and die maker at the former Cone Blanchard Machine Tool Company in Windsor for 31 years until his retirement.
Since 1971, Bob was an active member of Rising Sun Lodge #7 where he had held many different chairs. For many years, he enjoyed preparing oyster stew dinners for the Lodge and the American Legion Post #51 in South Royalton.
Through the years, Mr. Thomas also enjoyed deer hunting and spending time at hunting camp. He was an accomplished woodcarver. Family members and close friends proudly own wood carving created by Bob, and for many years, he hosted weekly carving sessions in his shop. He was a member of Green Mountain Woodcarvers and enjoyed doing demonstration at the annual Tunbridge World’s Fair.
Affectionately nicknamed “Lorenzo” by his family, “Gramp” could fix anything. He took great pride in maintaining his homes and the grounds.
He loved family gatherings that also included grandchildren and great grandchildren. The presence of Josh Benson and Tera, and Jon, Bradley and Brooklyn of Tunbridge and Sarah Hull and Owen, Greta and Morgan of Fairfax always brightened his day. As well as, David Hull of Fairfax. He had fond memories of Janie’s family Alan, Dakota, Shawn and Lyndsey Stender.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Beverly Thomas of South Royalton; two daughters, Susan Benson and her husband, Leon of South Royalton and Judith Toom and her husband, Mati of Colchester; one son-in-law, Ronald Stender of Sharon; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; two daughters, Mary Jane Stender in 1999 and Kristeen Thomas in 1969; and by three brothers and one sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Royalton Memorial Library Capital Campaign at PO Box 179, South Royalton, 05068.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor assisted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to his family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
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Emma Robinson Obituary, 98

Emma Robinson
She was born May 23, 1918 in Providence, Rhode Island, daughter of Phillip and Jennie (Folco) Guica.
She was raised and received her education in Cavendish. She left home at the age of 19 to live in New York City where she worked in a factory as a seamstress; it was the beginning of a lifetime love of sewing.
She married George M. Robinson in Windsor on Jan. 28, 1955. She was a loving wife and mother and took great pride in raising her family. Emma was employed as a cook at the former Leland’s Restaurant in Brownsville for several years and later at the Reading General Store. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter and loved to cook. She had prepared meals for the Reading seniors for many years. She also taught 4-H and sewing. She was fond of gardening and loved to travel, the highlight being her trip to Italy. She received great pleasure in spending time with and entertaining her family and many friends at her home in Reading.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Schamback and her husband, Douglas of Vero Beach, Florida and Rita Boynton and her husband, David of Hartland; one daughter-in-law, Patricia Sclafani of Claremont, New Hampshire; two stepdaughters, Jean Robinson of Essex, and Elizabeth Marshall and her husband, John of Avon Park, Florida; two brothers, Carmine Guica of Cavendish, and Vincent Guica of Winooski; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Robinson passed away in 1984. She was also predeceased by her parents; one son, David “Joe” Sclafani; one granddaughter, Angela Sampson; one brother, Frank Guica; two sisters, Ora Spaulding and Julia Guica; and one stepson, Leslie Robinson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed to Emma’s family at www.knightfuneralhomes.com
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Eliza Ward Obituary, 93
PLYMOUTH — A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 24 at 2 p.m. in the Plymouth Notch Cemetery in Plymouth for Eliza Johnson Ward, 93, who died peacefully at the Gill Odd Fellows home in Ludlow on July 13. Rev. Donald Harpster, pastor of the United Church of Ludlow and Margo Marrone of the Tyson Congregational Church will officiate.
She was born on April 12, 1923 in Plymouth, daughter of Wilfred and Avis (Derby) Johnson.
Eliza spent the majority of her life in her beloved town of Plymouth including 50 years in the house that she and her late husband Victor built. She spent the last 14 months at the Gill Odd Fellows Home after an unfortunate fall.
Eliza worked for Dr. Cram and Dr. Asses then for a short time at the Gear Shaper Co. in Springfield, VT and then for the 1st National Store in Ludlow during the 1950’s. Eliza eventually began working for the Round Top Ski Area in the Ski Shop and the kitchen, the Wilder House at the Plymouth Homestead and cooking at the Salt Ash Inn.
She was a member of the Tyson Ladies Aide and the Plymouth Historical Society where she co-authored 2 books; Recollections and Stories of Plymouth and A Pictorial History of Plymouth. She also volunteered at the Ludlow Senior Center, the Coolidge Homestead, and the Plymouth School for a number of years. Eliza enjoyed quilting, gardening, and feeding her birds.
She was survived by a brother Neil of Brandon; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 plus years Victor Ward; and eight brothers and sisters; Dorothy, Julia, Arthur, Don, Rose, Everett, Elson, and Carmen.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Gill Odd Fellows Home Activity Fund, 8 Gill Terrace, Ludlow, 05149.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, an online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com
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Franklin Fields Obituary, 92

Franklin Fields
Frank was born on June 2, 1924 in New York City, the second son of Curtis P. Fields and Elizabeth Swift (Billings) Fields.
He enjoyed a lifelong connection to Woodstock, his first visit being at the age of three weeks. He lived in Greenwich, Connecticut during his childhood and teenage years, after which his family moved to New Haven. After graduating from the Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut, Frank was drafted into the U.S. Army. He trained at Camp Roberts and Camp Cook in California before serving with the 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion in General Patton’s 11th Armored Division in the European theatre of operations. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Bronze Star Medal before being discharged in 1945.
With a B.A. in English Literature, Frank graduated from Yale in 1949. After a brief business career with Norton, Lilly & Company (shipping) in New York and Philadelphia, he returned to Yale where he earned an M.A. in Architecture in 1956. Throughout his professional life he worked in architectural offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts and in New Haven, Wallingford, West Hartford and Hartford Connecticut. Upon retirement in 1989 Frank moved to Vermont and has lived since then in Pomfret.
Frank and his first wife, Jean Dinsmore, had two sons, Christopher Vail Fields and Franklin Noble Billings Fields. He married Gerry (Hartpence) Hermann in 1978, at which point his family grew to include three stepdaughters, Derika, Tamsen and Eliza
Music has been Frank’s primary avocation. He sang with the New Haven Chorale, the Hartford Symphony Chorale, Chorus of the Upper Valley (Dartmouth), the Bach Study Group and the Saint James Choir. More recently he has been singing with WrenSong in Woodstock.
Frank was a member of the New York and Philadelphia Yale Clubs. He was also a member of the Round Table in Woodstock and the Lakota Club in Barnard. Since retiring from architecture, Frank has thrived on working on the Pomfret farm with his John Deere tractor. He has also continued his interest in photography and railroad and maritime history. He particularly enjoyed the many vacations he and Gerry have spent in Europe, often returning to Meiringen in the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.
He is survived by his wife Gerry; his son Franklin and his wife Valerie in Pleasant Hill, California; his step-daughters Eliza Hermann and her husband Mark Adams in Berkhamsted, England, and Tamsen Schurman in Taos, New Mexico; three grandchildren, Devin Billings Fields, Hannah and William Schurman, and nieces and nephews, his aunt, Polly Billings and his sister-in-law, Vera Fields.
He was predeceased by his elder son Christopher; and his stepdaughter Derika B. (Hermann) Avery; his sister Mary Catherine (Fields) Taylor and his brother Curtis P. Fields Jr.; and his uncle Franklin S. Billings.
Donations honoring Frank’s memory may be sent to Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, 289 County Road, Windsor, 05089, designated for the Hospice Program.
The Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., assisted with arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to Frank’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
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Lawrence Fogg Obituary, 87

Lawrence Fogg
He was born June 26, 1929 in Pomfret, son of Frank and Florence (Whitcomb) Fogg.
He attended the one room schoolhouse on the Quechee West Hartford Road.
Lawrence was married to the love of his life on Sept. 23, 1950 in Wilder, where they lived for a time. They later moved to West Hartford where he operated a dairy farm. Lawrence and Patricia later opened and operated Fogg’s Garden General Store in Quechee until the late 70’s when they sold the business. Lawrence operated maintenance and landscaping business until retiring and moving to Derby. In 2011 he returned to West Hartford to be closer to family.
Lawrence was an active member of the Quechee Community United Church of Christ until moving to Derby where he was involved with the Derby Community Church. Upon his return he attended the Greater Hartford United Church of Christ in Hartford. Lawrence loved to spend time in his gardens growing delicious food and beautiful flowers; he was an avid fly fisherman and woodworker. Lawrence was a talented story painter and had sold many portraits. But his greatest passion was his family spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by three sons, Vernon Fogg, Stanley Fogg, and Mathew Fogg all of West Hartford; four daughters Pamela Stanley of Romney, West Virginia, Marjorie Brown of Columbia, Maryland, Josephine Fogg, and Elizabeth Fogg both of Morrisville; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Donald Fogg and wife Jean, Nelson Fogg and wife Mary, and Raymond Fogg; and five sisters, Nancy Doten and husband Fred, Eleanor Cook and husband Gordon, Margaret Roulle and husband Gerry, Kathryn Bailey and husband Morton, and Barbara Bowen and husband Kenneth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lawrence was predeceased by his wife Patricia Fogg; and four daughters, Sandra Fogg, Christine Punt, Rosemary Bessent, and Valerie Fogg.
Condolences may be expressed to Lawrence’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Hartford United Church of Christ PO Box 265, Hartford.
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John Stewart Obituary, 89

John (Jack) Stewart
Jack was born July 4, 1927 in Salem, Massachusetts, son of John and Emma Stewart.
He was a veteran of WWII and was stationed in Germany during the war.
He was a long-time resident of Barnard, where he served the community for many years as a volunteer firefighter, town selectman, Boy Scout leader, and member of the school board.
Jack worked as a carpenter for Frizzell and Sons and ended his career working for the Billings Farm And Museum as a conservator where he restored the majority of the museum’s collection of farm implements and antiques. The last several years he spent time in Florida.
Jack is survived by his children Douglas Stewart, Richard Stewart, Elaine Stratton, Dale Stewart, Carol Redman and Donald Stewart; three grandchildren Trevor, Elias, and AJ; his life partner, Toy Storey of Norwich; as well as two stepsons.
He was predeceased by one daughter Ellen Stewart.
Memorial donations can be made in his memory to the Barnard Volunteer Fire Department.
Condolences may be expressed to Jack’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
This obituary will also appear in the July 21, 2016 edition of the Vermont Standard.
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Robert Husband Obituary, 83
WINDSOR — A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated July 19 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Windsor for Robert R. Husband, 83, a longtime resident of Windsor, who passed away July 10 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Rev. Charles R. Danielson, Pastor was celebrant. Committal services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date in the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.
He was born Dec. 25, 1932, in Franklin, son of George A. and Geraldine (Longe) Husband.
He received his education in Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School in 1951.
He married Nancy Bashaw in Lebanon, New Hampshire on Aug. 1, 1953.
Mr. Husband was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Windsor and was employed at the former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 36 years until the plant closed in 1987. He was later employed at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Jct. for eight years and most recently at the Windsor Price Chopper.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Windsor and the Windsor American Legion Post #25 and the Windsor Elks Lodge #1665.
Bob enjoyed playing softball in his younger years. He was also fond of fishing, socializing with his many friends and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Nancy Husband of Windsor; two sons, Robert P. Husband and his wife, Sharon of Hartland and Thomas C. Husband and his wife, Diane of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Roland Husband of Windsor, Roger Husband of Stephens City, Virginia and Laurel Husband of Marysville, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Gloria Tansey and Betty Husband; and two brothers, George Husband, Jr. and William Husband.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veterans Home at 325 North Street, Bennington, 05201 or to the Mt. Ascutney Hospital Rehabilitation Unit at 289 County Road, Windsor, 05089 or to Silver Towers c/o Windsor Elks Lodge #1665 at 156 Main Street, Windsor, 05089.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to his family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
This obituary will also appear in the July 21, 2016 edition of the Vermont Standard.
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Marjorie Behr Obituary

Marjorie Behr
Marjorie was born in San Francisco in April 1931, daughter of the late Lucy and Benjamin Kline.
She had two brothers, Bob and the late Dave Kline.
Marjorie grew up on Taraval Street in San Francisco and on a small farm in Atherton, California, where she developed her lifelong love of gardening and farming. She graduated from Sequoia Union High School in Redwood City. She attended San Jose State and Stanford University, and played First Flute in the Stanford Orchestra.
At Stanford, Marjorie was introduced to Peter G. Behr (Pete) in 1948 by her brother Dave. They married in Oct. 1950 and moved to Portland, Oregon, where they settled on a small farm. After a few years, Marjorie moved back to Northern California, and then to New York and Paris, France. During those years, the family grew to include four children and settled in France in 1961.
While living in Ablon-sur-Seine for seven years, Marjorie developed a love for the French language and French food and cooking. She graduated from the Alliance Francaise and later met her heroes, Julia Child and James Bears. Marjorie then moved to the Netherlands, California, Southern France and Montreal, and in all locations, she made sure that her children attended local schools and were thoroughly engaged in local activities, such as skating on the canals in the Hague, swimming in California, criss-crossing Provence looking for a home, and Nordic skiing in Quebec. Her strong ethics and mastery of language provided enduring examples for her children.
Marjorie maintained connections to relatives in the U.S. by organizing trips home every other year. Having established that traveling by ship was less expensive, she led the family on eight memorable trips across the Atlantic between Europe and the U.S.
Marjorie was also invested in Pete’s engineering career, which involved traveling the world, with final moves to Houston, Texas and to London, UK. Wherever she traveled, Marjorie was admired for her beauty, style and wit. Then retiring to Vermont, Marjorie rekindled her passions for gardens, farming, sewing and cooking. She created a paradise to which the whole family converged.
Marjorie and Pete retired to Florida in 2010.
Marjorie is survived by Pete, her husband of 65 years; one brother, Bob of Pleasanton, California; four children, Steve (Sara Paré), Melissa (Byron Dieterle), Chris (sue Behr) and Lucy (Chris Conley; and eight grandchildren.
This obituary will also appear in the July 28, 2016 edition of the Vermont Standard.
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Doris Perry Obituary, 86
JEFFERSON, New Hampshire — In keeping with her wishes there will be no services for Doris Irene Perry, 86, who passed away on July 19 at The Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, New Hampshire following a brief illness.
She was born Feb. 25, 1930 in Peacham, daughter of Urbain and Edmay (Lesperance) Cote’.
She attended the Lancaster Academy in Lancaster, New Hampshire.
In addition to being a mother and homemaker, through the years she has worked for several businesses, Waumbek Hotel, Bible Land, Wright’s Floral Shop, Quechee Gorge Gifts, Riff’s Floral Shop and the Cog Railway to name a few.
She is survived by a son, Kim and wife Margaret of Jefferson, New Hampshire; four daughters, Robin and companion John Oliphant of Keene, New Hampshire, Tamie Guerin of Lancaster, New Hampshire, Cheryl and husband Kevin French of Quechee, Theo and husband Dan Parker of Winterville, North Carolina; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Edgar “Bud” Perry; a brother Oscar Cote’; and two sisters Leah Conway and Polly McCullough; and a grandson, Edgar Marshall Perry.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Jefferson Adult Citizens, c/o Jayne Plica, 311 Israels River Rd., Jefferson, N.H. 03583.
The Bailey Funeral Home of Lancaster, N.H. is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary will also appear in the July 28, 2016 edition of the Vermont Standard.
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