Rutland Herald Obituaries 06/2000

Obituaries
June 2000
June 10
	Gerald A. Fenton Sr. CASTLETON – Gerald A. Fenton St., 85, died June 10 at his home after a long illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the East Hubbardton Baptist Church by the Rev. Michael Shortsleeves. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the East Hubbardton Baptist Church in care of Celestine Hults, 6786 Monument Hill Road, Castleton, 05735, or the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, P.O. Box 787, Rutland, 05702. Arrangements are under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven.
	Fay E. Jones BENNINGTON – Fay Elizabeth Jones, 92, died June 10 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 31, 1908, in South Windsor, Conn., daughter of Daniel and Emma (Thompson) French. She spent her childhood in Enfield, Conn., and graduated from Enfield High School. She was married to Karl F. Jones Sr., who died in 1944. They had lived in Manchester, Conn., for several years prior to her relocating to Bennington 18 years ago. Mrs. Jones had worked for the Travelers Insurance Co. in Hartford, Conn., at various department stores, and then in the operating room at the Manchester Hospital and for several years as office manager for the Manchester Dental Practice. During World War II she volunteered as an airplane spotter and sold war bonds to aid in the war effort. She was an avid cook. Survivors include a son, Karl F. Jones Jr., of Troy, N.Y.; a brother, William French of Springfield, Mass.; a sister, Dora Kitwood of Wilbraham, Mass.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by three brothers, Leon, Daniel and Alan French; and two sisters, Ada French and Hazel Smith. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, 213 W. Main St. The Rev. Joan N. O’Gorman, pastor of the Federated Church of East Arlington, will officiate. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Friday, June 23, at 7 p.m. at the Watkins Funeral Home, 142 East Center St., Manchester, Conn. Burial will be held Saturday, June 24, in Enfield Street Cemetery in Enfield, Conn. Friends may call Sunday from noon until the time of the service at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad, in care of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957, Bennington, 05201.
	Carlton B. LaCoss BROWNINGTON CENTER – Carlton Benjamin “CB” LaCoss, 76, died June 10 in Barton. He was born July 22, 1923, in Highgate, son of Raymond and Nancy (Locke) LaCoss. Mr. LaCoss served in the U.S. Army for eight years and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a machinist at New Departures in Bristol, Conn. He was married to Thelma LaRock on June 9, 1951. Mr. LaCoss was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Alfred Pepin Post 21 and the American Legion of Terryville, Conn. He was past president of the Ox Owners and Drivers Association and past president of the Northeast Kingdom Pulling Association. He was very active with pulling ponies, oxen and horses throughout New England, New York and Pennsylvania. He was a part-time dog warden and active in the Cub Scouts in Connecticut. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Douglas LaCoss and Timothy LaCoss, both of Brownington; two brothers, Norman Locke of Enosburg Falls and Reginald LaCoss of Tyson; two sisters, Rachel Miller and Patricia Perkins, both of East Wallingford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Merle and David. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Brownington Center Church by the Rev. Ralph Tobyne. Contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Support Group, in care of Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, 05855. Arrangements are under the direction of the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.
	Olive P. Whitman DAYTON, Ohio – Olive “Polly” Whitman, 99, formerly of Arlington, Vt., died June 10 at the home of her daughter in Daytona. Survivors include three daughters, Frances Whitman of Daytona, Irene Stroffoleno of East Arlington, Vt., and Alyce Monson of Florida; a son, Avery Whitman of Maryland; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be held at a later date in Bondville Cemetery in Vermont.
June 11
	Kenneth P. Hill SPRINGFIELD – Kenneth P. Hill, 90, died June 11 at the Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 7, 1910, in Starksboro, son of William and Ina (Palmer) Hill. He worked at various farms in the area. Mr. Hill enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in the Senior Center. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edith Hill; two daughters, Marilyn Charlton of Londonderry and Lorraine Hill of Springfield; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and a nephew. Burial will be held in Simonsville Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
June 12
	Betty J. Balestra Betty J. Balestra, 52, died June 12 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 13, 1947, in Randolph, daughter of Alden and Loretta (Baker) Brooks. She worked for Tambrands Inc. for several years. Survivors include a son, Mark Balestra of Middletown Springs; four brothers, Richard Brooks of Groton, Stephen Brooks of Rindge, N.H., Tim Brooks of Rutland and Jeff Brooks of Barre; a sister, Barbara Dinkel of Sarasota, Fla.; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Balestra, who died in 1999; and a brother, Peter Brooks. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Clifford Funeral Home. The Rev. Daniel T. VanLuven, pastor of the Roadside Chapel Assembly of God, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph. Friends may call Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
	Roland F. Snyder BENNINGTON – Roland F. Snyder, 79, a former resident of Middlebury, died June 12 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington after a long illness. He was born March 6, 1921, in Lockport, N.Y., son of Claude and Elizabeth Snyder. Mr. Snyder attended school in Lockport and was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II. He had worked as a machinist and later as a security guard. He had been a resident of the Veterans Home in Bennington. Survivors include a sister, Doris Weyers of Lockport, N.Y.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from All Faiths Chapel at the Vermont Veterans Home. Burial will be held in the Vermont Veterans War Memorial Cemetery at the Vermont Veterans Home. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the activities fund at the Vermont Veterans Home, in care of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201.
	Blaine C. Tufts THETFORD CENTER – Blaine C. Tufts, 40, died June 12. He was born Oct. 21, 1959, in Marlboro, Mass., son of Wendell and Patricia (Saben) Tufts. He attended Oxford Hills High School in South Paris, Maine and later served in the U.S. Navy. He was married to Linda VanDuren on Aug. 29, 1992. Mr. Tufts worked as a mechanic for Quechee Lakes Land Owners Association and also served the community doing business as Blaine’s Repairs. He had most recently worked at Lyme Timber Co. in Lyme, N.H. He was an avid snowmobiler and enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing. Survivors include his wife of Thetford Center; his mother, Patricia Glidden of Corinth; five brothers, Brian Tufts of Wilder, Darren Tufts of Bradford, Todd Tufts of St. Albans, Doug Tufts of Corinth and Dean Tufts of Connecticut; a sister, Brenda Tufts of Bethel; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held Friday at the home of Brain Tufts, 1536 Christian St., Wilder. Friends may call Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction.
June 13
	Stanley I. Bills Sr. TOWNSHEND – Stanley Irving Bills Sr., 79, a lifelong resident of Townshend, died June 13 at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1920, in Townshend, son of Irving E. and Sarah A. (Allen) Bills. Mr. Bills attended local schools and was a self-employed farmer, working on the family farm all his life. He had also owned a snowmobile shop in Townshend in 1967. He married Margaret Robinson on Feb. 28, 1950, in Townshend. He was a veteran of World War II and a life member of the Carl Dessaint Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1034, the Blazing Star Lodge and the Free and Accepted Masons of Townshend. His hobbies included taking care of his horses and cows on his farm, The River Bend Farm, hunting, fishing and also attending horse pulls. Survivors include his wife of Townshend; a son, Stanley Bills Jr.; two sisters, Shirley Greenwood of Townshend and Rita Sullivan of Milford, N.H.; a grandson; and a foster son. Five siblings, Agnes Magoon, Beatrice Foster, Annie Clark, Roberta Richardson, and Martin Casey died previously. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery in Townshend by the Rev. Nancy Wright of the Townshend Church. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Patty Greenwood Scholarship Fund, in care of Leland and Gray Union High School, Townshend, 05353. Arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home in Townshend.
	Irene M. Cavanagh RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – Irene M. Cavanagh, formerly of Brandon, Vt., died in Riverhead on June 13, 2000. She was born on May 31, 1908, in New York City. She was one of the founders of the USO Club in Northport, where she lived and operated a business for many years. During World War II she joined the U.S. Army and served as a 1st Lieutenant. She moved to Brandon in 1988 with her sister who predeceased her. She loved the Vermont landscape and the people in the Brandon area. Survivors include her brother and his wife, Raymond and Kathleen Cavanagh of West Palm Beach, Fla.; her niece and her husband, Patricia Cavanagh and Roger Kowalsky of Rutland; a niece, Mary M. Drake and her three children of Evanston, Ill., formerly of Brandon; five other loving nieces and nephews; nine other grandnieces and grandnephews; and a great-grandnephew. She also leaves many friends in Brandon, especially at Neshobe House, and Kathy Mathis – an “angel” in her life. In lieu of flowers for those who wish to honor her memory, donations may be made to the Little Flowers Children’s Services, Wading River, N.Y., 11792, or the Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon, 05733
	Solomon Farber POULTNEY – Solomon Farber, 79, a longtime resident of Poultney, died June 13 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born Oct. 24, 1920, in Buffalo, N.Y., son of Oscar and Rose (Geiger) Farber. He graduated from Buffalo schools and served in the U.S. Air Force with the 753rd Bomb Squadron during World War II. After being discharged from the service he returned to the Buffalo area, where he worked at Twin Industries for more than 20 years. He later worked as a salesman at Wolkind Brothers Formal Wear, also in the Buffalo area, until retirement. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Estelle (Skovira) Farber of Poultney; a daughter, Sharon Benice of Gaitersburg, Md.; a son, Kurt Farber of Afton, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Albert Farber and Jacob Farber; and a sister, Rebececa Lewis. The funeral will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rabbi Solomon D. Goldberg of the Rutland Jewish Center officiating. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Poultney Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 76, Poultney, 05764, or the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home Activity Fund, at 46 Nichols St., Rutland, 05701. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home of Poultney.
	Douglas S. Lertola PROCTOR – Douglas S. Lertola, 34, died June 13 at his home after a long battle with cancer. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Union Church in Proctor. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Proctor. A reception will follow the funeral at the Italian Aid Society, West Street, Center Rutland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Aldous Funeral Home, 44 North Main St., Rutland. Contributions may be made to the Italian Aid Society Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6491, Rutland, 05702.   Douglas S. Lertola PROCTOR – Douglas S. Lertola, 34, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at his home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 24, 1965, in Rutland, son of Louis D. and Jean (Fregosi) Lertola. Doug was raised in Proctor, graduating from Proctor High School in 1983, Castleton State College in 1993 with a bachelor of arts degree in history. He furthered his education at Shippensburg University graduate school in Shippensburg, Pa. Doug worked most recently at Blodgett Supply in Rutland and was a longtime employee of Rutland’s Montgomery Wards. He was a member and past officer of the Italian Aid Society in Center Rutland, where he was active in the formation of the society’s scholarship program. He was an avid reader and historian and enjoyed collecting, hunting, fishing and playing “45.” Survivors include his mother of Proctor; his father of South Burlington; a brother, David and sister-in-law, Dyanne of Pittsford; a sister, Tracey and brother-in-law, Mick Snow, of Proctor; his loving companion, Patti Chapman of Rutland; three nephews, Jordan Snow, Justin Lertola and Brett Lertola; his goddaughter, Riley Cahill of Rutland; a great-aunt, great-uncle and several aunts, uncles and many good friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 16, at the Union Church of Proctor. Burial will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Proctor. A reception will follow at the Italian Aid Society, West Street, Center Rutland. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Aldous Funeral Home, 44 North Main St., Rutland. Memorials may be made to the Italian Aid Society Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6491, Rutland, 05702
	Thelma G. Mudge EAST WALLINGFORD – Thelma G. Mudge, 78, died June 13 at Eden Park Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born May 26, 1922, in Haverhill, Mass., daughter of Frank E. and Helen (Bell) Sargent. Mrs. Mudge graduated from Groveland High School in 1940 and was married to John T. Mudge on July 3, 1942. She was a longtime resident of New Hampshire, moving to East Wallingford in 1995 to live with her daughters. She enjoyed music, crafts and playing the organ. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Charnley of East Wallingford; a son, David T. Mudge of Auburn, N.H.; two sisters, Ruth Mattingly of Los Angeles and Viola Poston of Miami, Fla.; a brother, Francis Sargent of Miami; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 1995. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in Danville, N.H., at later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Aldous Funeral Home.
	Ella M. Rottler BENNINGTON – Ella Mae Rottler, 58, died June 13 at her home. She was born in Berlin, N.Y., daughter of William and Pearl (Goodell) Crandall. She was educated in Berlin. Mrs. Rottler worked at Nancy Shoe Co. and Bennington Brush Co. in Bennington and later at Warren Wire in Pownal. Her hobbies included reading, sewing and camping. Survivors include her husband, Loyal R. Rottler Sr. of Bennington; two daughters, Mellissa Dane of Bennington and Connie Oakes of Troy, N.Y.; two sons, Ralph Oakes Jr. of Berlin, N.Y., and Phillip Oakes of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Walter Crandall of Berlin, N.Y.; four sisters, Dorothy Atkins, Charlotte Yerdon and Josephine Bentley, all of Berlin; and Wanda Stanley of Bennington; and nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 43 Main St., Hoosick Falls. Burial will be held in White Chapel Cemetery in Bennington. Friends may call Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, in care of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201.
	Wilfred J. Sweet Sr. TOPSHAM – Wilfred James Sweet Sr., 83, died June 13 in Colebrook, N.H. He was born Aug. 4, 1916, in East Corinth, son of John and Alma (Rockhill) Sweet. Mr. Sweet attended local schools and was self-employed for several years as a logger. He was an avid teamster, pulling horses for several years throughout New England. He owned and operated a dairy farm in East Corinth for more than 60 years, assisted in later years by his son and grandson. Mr. Sweet married Dorothy Perdue on May 9, 1936, in Barre. She died in 1994. He enjoyed watching wrestling and boxing events. Survivors include two sons, Wilfred Sweet Jr. of New Sharon, Maine, and Roy Sweet of Topsham; eight daughters, Lois Maxwell of Newport, Dona Clements of Leesburg, Fla., Mona Hersey of Montpelier, Joyce DiFaro of Winston-Salem, N.C., Sheila Thomas of Orford, N.H., Mariann Vess of East Boothbay, Maine, Rise Kingsbury of Topsham and Candace Sweet of Brattleboro; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a brother and sister; his longtime companion, Velma Ames of Canaan; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters, and a grandson. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Hale Funeral Home, Upper Plain, Bradford. Burial will follow in Sawyer Cemetery in Bradford. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Oxbow Vocational Corp. for the Wilfred Sweet Agricultural Memorial Award, in care of River Bend Career and Technical Center, P.O. Box 618, Bradford, 05033, or the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 12 Hurricane Lane, Williston, 05495.
June 14
	Pamelia Augustinovich SPRINGFIELD – Pamelia Augustinovich, 89, died June 14 at the Springfield Heath & Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was born April 9, 1911, in Springfield, daughter of Charles and Jennie (Caveretto) Tarro. She attended Springfield schools. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Church. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Ondre of Weathersfield; a son, John P. Augustinovich of Springfield; a sister, Anna Pheur of Windsor and formerly of Springfield; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas Augustinovich, in 1988; two brothers, Charles Tarro Jr. and Adam Tarro; and a sister, Teresa Smith. The funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield by the Rev. James M. Shea, pastor. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Davis Memorial Chapel, 99 Summer St., Springfield.
	Virginia M. Emery WILDER – Virginia May Emery, 68, died June 14 at her son’s home in Randolph. She was born Feb. 15, 1932, in Royalton, daughter of Henry and Laura (Morse) Howard. She attended South Royalton High School and later studied child psychology at Goddard College. She married Henry R. Litchfield in 1949 in South Royalton. He died in 1979. She married Ralph N. Emery on Jan. 10, 1988. He died in 1996. Mrs. Emery was instrumental in starting up the Headstart Program in Randolph. She worked for a short time at GW Plastics in Bethel before moving to White River Junction. She was also a waitress for several years at the Polka-Dot Restaurant in downtown White River Junction and later for several years at the Hartford Diner in Hartford. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting and camping. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both of White River Junction. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Sheldon of Brookfield; four sons, Raymond Litchfield of Winooski, Elroy Litchfield of Barre, and Rolfe Litchfield and Duane Litchfield, both of Randolph; three stepdaughters, Karen J. Jean of White River Junction, Katherine A. Emery of Enfield, N.H., and Kimberly M. Emery of Hayden Lake, Idaho; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lester Howard of Bethel; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction. Burial will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph. Friends may call Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation.
	Idamae A. Facteau WEST HARTFORD – Idamae A. Facteau, 94, died June 14 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born March 28, 1906, in Stowe, daughter of Elmer and Minnie (Graham) Peck. She attended Lyndon Institute in Lyndon. She married Lawrence G. Facteau on Sept. 20, 1923, in Glover. They lived in Nashua, N.H., for a short time before moving to Windsor in 1936. They later moved to Hartland, where she was the manager of the First National Supermarket and then to Wilder, where she worked for several years for the hot lunch program at Wilder Elementary School. Mrs. Facteau was a member of the Hartland Grange for more than 30 years, a member of the National Grange, Vermont Chapter, Christian Street Home Demo. Club and the Hartland World War Mothers. She was a former member of the Federated Church of Wilder. Survivors include a son, Rodney C. Facteau of Lyndon Center; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Orr of Meriden, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 1977; two sons, Wayne Facteau and Wendell Facteau; a daughter, Patricia Fogg; and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the North Hartland Community Church. Burial will follow in West Hartford Cemetery in West Hartford. Contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, N.H., 03756. Arrangements are under the direction of the Knight Funeral Home
	Barbara J. Fontaine SHREWSBURY – Barbara J. Fontaine, 58, died June 14 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1942, in Rutland, daughter of William and Shirley (Solliday) Woods. She was married to Roy Fon-taine, who died in 1992. Mrs. Fon-taine had most recently worked at Friendly’s Restaurant. Survivors include two sons, William Galiano of Shrewsbury and Michael Galiano of Rutland; a brother, Donald L. Morgan Sr. of Rutland; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Robert M. Galiano, in 1985. The funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland by the Rev. Bruce Bishop, pastor of First Baptist Church of Rutland. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland. Friends may call today from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
	Frederick G. James BRISTOL – Frederick G. James, 45, died June 14 at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. He was born Feb. 21, 1955, in Middlebury, son of Arthur A. and Sophia M. (Blaise) James. Mr. James had worked for the town of Bristol. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (DeVoid) James of Bristol; his mother of Bristol; a sister, Evelyn Quesnel of Weybridge; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Bristol Rescue Squad, Bristol, 05443.
	Shelby L. Paligo BENNINGTON – Shelby Lynn Paligo, infant daughter of Rick and Jessica (Hover) Paligo of Bennington, died June 14 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y., after a brief illness. She was born March 25, 2000, in Bennington. Survivors include her parents; maternal grandparents, Tony and Roxie Hover of Arlington; paternal grandparents, Gordon and Debbie Paligo of Bennington and Noreen and Chris Damon of Thomaston, Maine; maternal great-grandparents, Bernie and Christine Mayer of Sandgate; maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Mayer of Arlington; paternal great-grandmothers, Marion Tiernan of Bennington and Caroline Paligo of Bennington; two uncles; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by two paternal great-grandfathers, Lawrence Tiernan and Walter Paligo; and maternal great-grandparents, Catherine and Arthur Hover. A celebration of life will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, 213 West Main St., Bennington, by the Rev. Michael Demasi. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Albany Medical Center, Pediatrics Unit or the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, maturity unit, in care of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957, Bennington, 05201.
	Avis E. Rogers RANDOLPH – Avis E. Rogers, 81, died June 14 at Gifford Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1919, in Braintree, daughter of Allan and Marie (Foy) Eddy. She attended schools in Braintree and graduated from Randolph High School in 1937. She married Preston Irish in 1940. She later married Donald C. Rogers on Dec. 31, 1945. Her hobbies included reading, crocheting, knitting, bowling and cooking. She was a bookkeeper for her husband’s business in Florida. Survivors include her husband of Randolph; two sons, Larry Irish of Brookfield and Allan Rogers of Spring, Texas; a daughter, Penny Auvil of Randolph; two sisters, Elizabeth French and Barbara Giroux, both of Braintree; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a stepson, Donald Rogers; and two stepdaughters, Virginia and Charlotte. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bethany United Church of Christ by the Rev. Kathy Eddy. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery in Randolph. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Garden Room at Gifford Medical Center, P.O. Box 2000, Randolph, 05060. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
	Margaret M. Serviss Margaret Marie Serviss, 83, of Rutland, died June 14 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Poultney, daughter of Charles W. and Emma (Sleivert) Serviss. Mrs. Serviss was a longtime resident of Rutland, moving here at the age of 10 with her family. She was a 65-year member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed music. Mrs. Serviss worked at the Combination Store and Ames Department Store. For several years, she worked as a seamstress for her father, and then for her brother at Serviss Mattress and Upholstering Co., and finally for her son at Gary’s Upholstering Service. Survivors include a son, Gary F. Serviss of Rutland; a grandson; a brother, Charles T. Serviss of Ocala, Fla.; four sisters, Beatrice Kallio, Jessie Smatresk, Thelma Murphy and Georgia Serviss, all of Rutland; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Walter Serviss and Cecil Serviss; and a sister, Doris Caddell. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Edward A. Hackett Jr. officiating. Burial will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, 71 Williams St., Rutland, 05701. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tossing Funeral Home.
June 15
	Dudley B. Ball RANDOLPH – Dudley B. Ball, 80, died June 15 at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1919, in Randolph, son of Leslie and Katherine (Dudley) Ball. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1935 and later from the University of Vermont and the American University in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed in the Aleutians, France and Germany. He married Helena Huse in 1945. Mr. Ball worked at the Library of Congress in Washington. For 10 years he was executive secretary for the Connecticut Merit System Association, in Hartford, Conn. He later returned to the Library of Congress, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Randolph University Club and enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling and genealogy. Survivors include his wife of Randolph; a son, Thomas Ball of Montpelier; a daughter, Deborah Baukus of Nashua, N.H.; a sister, Jean B. Trumpp of Franwood, N.J.; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph by the Rev. Kathy Eddy. Burial will be held in Randolph Center Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the Gifford Home Health Association, 36 South Main St., Randolph, 05060.
	Janet G. Bellany Janet Gertrude Bellany, 72, of Rutland, died Thursday at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with the Wallingford-Aldous Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hedgeman Avenue, Colchester, 05446, or the Vermont Association for the Blind, Memorial Program, 37 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, 05401-4390.
	John J. Daley RUTLAND – John (Jack) J. Daley, 76, of Rutland, former educator, mayor and lieutenant governor died June 15, 2000, at his home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Church in Rutland. Friends may call 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Clifford Funeral Home, 2 Washington St. in Rutland. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. St. Joseph Athletic Club, c/o Charles Clarino, 53 Kendall Ave., Rutland, VT 05701. The Clifford Funeral Home of Rutland is in charge of arrangements. Former Mayor Daley dies at 76 John J. Daley, 76, died June 15 at his home. He was born June 21, 1923, in Rutland, son of John and Bridget (Cannon) Daley. He graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1942 and from Norwich University in 1949. Mr. Daley was a veteran of World War II serving with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific Theatre of operations. He participated in the invasion of Okinawa and later served in China. He married Mary C. Creed on June 7, 1947, in Rutland. After his return from service and completion of his education at Norwich, he worked as a pharmaceutical salesman for 14 years. Mr. Daley was elected to the Rutland Board of Aldermen in 1956 and served until 1960, holding the position of president of the board for two years. He earned the highest vote ever recorded in the city for Alderman. He then was elected mayor in 1961, serving until 1965, and served a second term from 1981 to 1987. Mr. Daley was elected as lieutenant governor of Vermont in 1965 and served until 1969. From 1969 to 1981, he taught social studies and coached football at Rutland Junior High School. He had also refereed football and basketball for several years. Mr. Daley retired in 1987, but in 1992 was elected state representative serving two terms. He was a member of the Rutland Elks Lodge 345, American Legion Post 31, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 648, the Marine Corps League of Rutland, served as a member of the Norwich University Alumni Board from 1992 to 1996 and was the recipient of the 1996 Distinguished Alumni award. Survivors include his wife; eight daughters, Patricia Snyder of Essex Junction, Linda DiTullio of Hingham, Mass., Judy Colomb of Hydeville, Suzanne Almodovar of Rutland, Mary Jane Samach of Paris, Maine, Maureen Pavik of Norcross, Ga., Lisa John of Bar Harbor, Maine and Sharon Braxton of Newport, Ky.; two sons, Michael Daley of Rutland and James R. Daley of Jacksonville, N.C.; 21 grandchildren; and two sisters, Jean Simonds of Rutland and Joan Arthur of Jacksonville, Fla. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Kilmurry; a sister, Eileen DeAngeles; and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland. Friends may call Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland. Contributions may be made to the Mount St. Joseph Athletic Association, Convent Avenue, Rutland, or to Norwich University, 158 Harmon Driver, Northfield, 05663.
	Marine B. Lawrence HARTFORD – Marine B. Lawrence, 72, died June 15 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 21, 1928, in Brattleboro, daughter of Harold and Vesper (Shumway) Beane. She moved to Hartford as a young girl and graduated from Hartford High School in 1946. She married Richard W. Lawrence on Oct. 2, 1949, in Hartford. After high school she worked as an operator for the New England Telephone Company in White River Junction and then for Greydon Freeman for several years. She later worked for the White River Paper Company until 1980, when she and her husband started Twin State Typewriter. Survivors include her husband and several cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Diane L. Crimo, who died in 1993. A private funeral will be held at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction. Burial will be held in Sawyer Cemetery in Bradford. Contributions may be made to the Diane Lawrence Music Memorial Fund, in care of the Vermont Community Foundation, P.O. Box 30, Middlebury, 05753.
	Virginia D. Lord CASTLETON – Virginia D. Lord, 50, died June 15 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1949 in Hyde Park, Mass., daughter of Leonard and Constance (Jank) Doucette. She was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy in Rutland in 1967, and began her employment for Central Vermont Public Service Corp. in 1968 where she continued to work for 32 years, retiring in March of this year. While employed there she spent time in Rutland, Poultney, Middlebury and St. Albans districts. On May 10, 1980, she married Lawrence Lord, and they recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. Survivors are her husband; two sons, Andrew Nardell of Charlotte, N.C., and Peter Nardell of Breckenridge, Colo.; two daughters, Jessica Lord and Joanna Lord, both of Castleton; three sisters, Margaret Mullen and Joan Parker, both of Rutland, and Cheryl Duffy of South Portland, Maine; a brother, Leonard Doucette Jr. of Mount Holly; three nieces and three nephews. There will be no visiting hours or funeral service. A celebration of her life will be held at her home, 129 Suncrest Terrace, on Tuesday. A private family time will be held from noon until 2 p.m., and friends and co-workers are invited from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Jessica and Joanna Lord Education Fund, in care of Lawrence Lord, 129 Suncrest Terrace, Castleton 05735. Arrangements are under the direction of Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven.
	Elizabeth A. McKeighan RUPERT – Elizabeth A. “Bette” McKeighan, 83, died June 15 at the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, N.Y., after a long illness. She was born Oct. 26, 1916, in Salem, N.Y., daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Henderson) Carlton. She was a graduate of Salem Washington Academy and had been an employee of the J.H. Guild Co. in Rupert for many years. She was a member of the Rupert Methodist Church and a volunteer for the Rupert Fire Department. Mrs. McKeighan enjoyed reading, craft work and going to auctions. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond McKeighan on May 23; two sisters, Helen Dillon and Louise Smith; and two brothers, John Carlton and Benjamin Carlton. Survivors include two daughters, May Lou LeGrys and Caroline Sweeney, both of South Glens Falls, N.Y.; a son, Harold McKeighan of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four sisters, Thelma Perry of Wallingford, Adeline “Nancy” McGee and Lura “Tiny” Dunigan, both of Salem; and Jean Klein of Durham, N.H.; a brother, Harold Carlton of Jackson; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Rupert Methodist Church. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Rupert Fire Department, Rupert 05768. Arrangements were by McClellan Funeral Service in Salem.
	Antonetta Perrotta BENNINGTON – Antonetta Perrotta, 106, died Thursday at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. She was born Jan. 13, 1894, in the town of Sicignano, province of Salerno, Italy, daughter to Virgilio and Isabella (Barricelli) Cassanetti. She moved to Bennington when she was 10 and attended local schools. She married Nicolo Perrotta on Nov. 4, 1910, in Adams, Mass. He died in 1947. Mrs. Perrotta’s hobbies included cooking, and she made homemade Italian bread until she reached the age of 100. Survivors include two sons, Virginio Perrotta Sr. and Louis Perrotta, both of Bennington; two daughters, Isabella Erickson of Springfield and Marion Charest of Bennington; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren. A prayer service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home followed by the funeral at 10:30 a.m. St. Francis de Sales Church. Burial will be held in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. A vigil service will be held Sunday afternoon. Contributions may be made to the Renovation Fund of the Community of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church, in care of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201.
	Marie E. Sunderland Marie Elinor Sunderland, 90, of Westminster, S.C., and formerly of Rutland, died June 15 in Oconee Memorial Hospital. Born in Rutland, Mrs. Sunderland was married first to Stephen Wells and then to Lee Sunderland, who died previously. Her survivors include a son, Stephen Wells of Westminster; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland.
	Richard H. Vachon Sr. BENNINGTON – Richard H. Vachon Sr., 77, died June 15 at Willowwood of Williamstown, Mass., after a long illness. He was born May 26, 1923, in Bennington, son of Joseph T. and Alice (Houran) Vachon. He graduated from Bennington High School in 1941 and later Cranwell Preparatory School in Lenox, Mass. His musical studies were under the tutelage of Geneva Montel. Mr. Vachon married Mary R. Holden on Nov. 12, 1943, in Williamstown, Mass. Mr. Vachon was a renowned musician and band leader. He played piano and organ and at one time had his own band. He traveled the East Coast and Canada and in later years performed in the local area. His hobbies included boating, camping, circuses and traveling with his show horses. He was a former member of the Bennington County Sheriff’s Department and was first constable in Bennington for several years. He was also a member of the Circus Fans of America, a former board member of the Vermont Horse Show Association and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 307. He was also a member of the Albany Musicians Union in Albany, N.Y., past president of the Southern Vermont Boating Club and a charter member of the Bennington County Kennel Club. Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Richard H. Vachon Jr. of Syracuse, N.Y., and J. Thomas Vachon of Shaftsbury; a daughter, Pamela Vachon-Duprea of Bennington; a brother, Robert J. Vachon of Aiken, S.C.; a sister, Virginia Casey of Rockland, Mass.; three granddaughters; and nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the Vermont Chapter of the American Heart Association or a favorite charity in care of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201.
June 16
	Isabel Cenate BELLOWS FALLS – Isabel “Belle” Cenate, 98, died June 16 at the McGirr Nursing Home, where she had lived for the past seven years. She was born Dec. 25, 1901, in Highgate Springs, daughter of Henry and Laura Mae (Russell) Gagnon. She attended schools in Morrisville and worked for the Rockingham Hotel, Yates Laundry, Lecquer Market, and Bellows Falls Laundry, retiring from the Bellows Falls Dry Cleaners in 1955 after 35 years. Mrs. Cenate was a former member of the DAV Auxiliary and Ladies of the Moose. In Sept. 1921, she married Frank E. Cenate who died in 1981. Survivors include a son, Robert Cenate; two grandchildren; a sister, Myrtle Capron, all of Bellows Falls; six great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was predeceased by brothers and sisters. The funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service in Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m.
	Kenneth N. “Spike” Dunster GRANVILLE, N.Y. – Kenneth N. “Spike” Dunster, 56, died June 16, 2000, at his home. He was born May 4, 1944, in Hartford, N.Y., the son of Floyd G. and June (Allen) Dunster. He was a former route driver for the Post Star, and was a painter and slate worker in the Granville area. Mr. Dunster was a former member of the Penrhyn Engine and Hose Co., and a former member of the Eagles Club. Survivors include two brothers, Richard Dunster of Hartford, N.Y. and Nelson (Sam) Dunster of Granville, N.Y.; two sisters, Sandra Mack of West Granville and Denise Pardis of Litchfield, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers Philip Dunster and Chip Dunster; and two sisters, Donna Dunster and Connie Dunster, are deceased. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Robert M. King Funeral Home in Granville, N.Y. Arthur Richie will officiate. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
	Bonnie K. Gokey Bonnie Kassner Gokey, 57, of Midlothian, Va., died June 16 after a lengthy illness. Survivors include her mother, Leda Boone Kassner of Richmond, Va., formerly of Rutland; and several cousins including Daniel Boone of Granville, N.Y., and Donah B. Beattie of Williamstown. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Bliley Funeral Home’s Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the SPCA in Richmond, or the American Cancer Society.
	Esther L. Webber Esther L. Webber of Rutland died June 16 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Union Book Club and the Rutland Garden Club. Survivors include two sons, Attorney John B. Webber of Rutland and Attorney Christopher A. Webber Jr. of East Wallingford; a daughter, Mary Munroe of Lincoln, Mass.; six grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.. The Tossing Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
June 17
	Loraine M. ClarkROYALTON – Loraine M. Clark, 75, died June 17 at her home.She was born May 5, 1925, in Rochester, daughter of Roscoe and Sarah Emma (Bowen) Manning.She was received her education in the Rochester Hollow one-room school. She married Stanley E. Clark on Dec. 29, 1943, in Bethel. They lived most of their married lives in Royalton. She was a member of the Royalton Congregational Church, the Church Guild, Rebekah Ideal Lodge 70, VFW Auxiliary 2571 of White River Junction and the American Legion Auxiliary. She worked for the Van Raalte Company in Randolph, Fyles and Rice Plywood and G.W. Plastics Co., both of Bethel, and retired from the South Royalton Recycling Center in 1991. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and square dance calling. She had played in the Harold Luce Dance Band and on WDEV Radio with Don Fields and the Pony boys. Survivors includes her husband of Royalton; two sons, Roger Clark of Keene, N.H., and Douglas Clark of Cheshire, Conn.; two daughters, Cheryl Vesper of Royalton and Judy McCabe of Windsor; a brother, Roscoe Manning of Sharon; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four brothers, Fredson, Wayne, Chester and Estey Manning, and by two sisters, Ella and Eleanor. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Day Funeral Home. Warren Gorman will officiate. Burial will take place in Mountain View Cemetery in Braintree at a later date. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the South Royalton Rescue Squad, in care of Corrine Ingraham, Roberts Road, South Royalton, 05068.
	Margaret FosterBENNINGTON – Margaret Foster, 94, died June 17 at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.She was born June 25,1905, in Manchester, daughter of Andrew and Lillian (Witherell) Mylott.She received her education in Barnumville. She married Daniel Foster in North Bennington. He died in 1959. In earlier years, Mrs. Foster was employed at Mack Molding in Arlington and at the Polygraphic Company in North Bennington. She was an active Gold Star Mother for many years. She was a member of the Woman of the Moose and the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1332 Auxiliary. Mrs. Foster was also a member of the Bennington Senior Citizens. Survivors include three sons, Robert Foster of Newport, Edward Foster of Arlington and George Foster of Winchester, N.H.; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Daniel Foster and Frederick Foster; by a daughter, Mary Francis Gates; by a brother, James Mylott; by a sister, Elizabeth Russell, and by a half-brother, Henry Foster. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joan O’Gorman, pastor of the East Arlington Federated Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Arlington. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201. All members of the Women of the Moose are requested to meet at the funeral home at 7 p.m. The VFW Post 1332 Auxiliary will conduct their service at 7:20 p.m.
	Wayne A. MunseyMANCHESTER – Wayne Alan Munsey, 54, formerly of Rupert and Torrance, Calif., died June 17 at his home in Manchester.He was born in Long Beach, Calif., son of Courtney and Bonnie (Bradstreet) Munsey.Mr. Munsey attended local schools. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He returned to California and graduated from Berkley College. He settled in Torrance, Calif. Mr. Munsey worked most of his life as a salesman in the telecommunications industry. Later in life, he owned and operated Bonnie Don’s Scottish Shortbread out of his home. He enjoyed music, reading and American history. Survivors include his wife, Dot Munsey of Manchester; two sons, Brett Munsey of Seattle and Mark Munsey of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Krista Munsey of Columbus; a brother, Carl Munsey of Grants Pass, Oregon; and a granddaughter. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church in Manchester. The Rev. Julian LaFlamme, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Brewster Funeral Service, P.O. Box 885, Manchester, 05255.
	Kathryn VergeMORRISVILLE – Kathryn Verge, 80, died unexpectedly June 17 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.She was born May 6, 1920, in Newport, daughter of Ernest and Nettie (Rollins) Burgess.She was employed by Copley Hospital, retiring after many years of service. She enjoyed helping at the Eagle Rock Country Store. Survivors include two daughters, Annie Wescom of Hyde Park and Alice Marckres of Hubbardton; a son, William Buchanan of Attleboro, Mass.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Verge in 1990, and by a daughter, Theresa Avery, in 1989. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Pleasant View Cemetery in Morrisville. Contributions may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, 05661, or Lamoille County Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 261, Morrisville, 05661. Arrangements are under the direction of the White-Fiess Funeral Home in Morrisville.
June 18
	Arthur Senecal Jr.NORTH BENNINGTON – Arthur “Artie” Senecal Jr., 36, died June 18 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a long illness.Funeral arrangements are pending at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington.