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Bert Hubley, Jr.
SO. BURLINGTON — Bert Hubley Jr., 73, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at his home after a long illness. He was born in Waltham, Mass., April 14, 1932, the son of Bert Sr., and Hazel (Mosher) Hubley. He graduated from Waltham High School in 1950.
He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1958 with a B.S. degree in geology and from Framingham State College in 1965 with a masters in education. He joined the faculty of the Acton, Ma Public Schools in 1963. He was chairman of the science dept. and taught science for 38 years.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include two daughters: Pamela Hubley of Watertown, Mass.; and Leah Burrows of North Attleboro, Mass.; a son, Kirk Hubley of Tampa, Fla.; a twin sister, Beth Thompson of North Reading, Mass.; two brothers: Robie Hubley of Amherst, Mass.; and Warren Hubley of Belchertown, Mass.; his beloved companion of many years, Jean Sivret, of South Burlington (formerly of Randoph); and her daughters Anne Hall of South Burlington and Betsy Lamb of Topsham, Maine; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at the Pleasant View cemetery in Randolph Friday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the United Church in Randolph. There are no calling hours.
The Day Funeral Home in Randolph is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Nelson A. Lyford
BERLIN — Nelson A. Lyford, 90, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005 at the Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness. He was born July 16, 1915 in Chelsea, the son of George and Lillia (Goslant) Lyford.
He spent most of his years working in the copper mines in Strafford and the quarries in Graniteville. For 10 years, he enjoyed working as a custodian at the Williamstown Elementary School. When he was in his late 70s, he found the job of his dreams, driving the Meal-on-Wheels bus. He gave rides to those he affectionately referred to as his "old people." This job allowed him to be on the road and socialize at the same time.
He loved to go ice fishing with his two oldest sons. The hunting season was an event that he looked forward to as it gave him an opportunity to ride around Vermont and catch up on the news with all of his old friends. In over 85 years, he never missed the excitement of the World’s Fair in Tunbridge, where he danced many a Saturday night away at the "Dreamland dancehall."
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Nina Downing Lyford; four sons: Lawrence and his wife, Christine Lyford; Frank and his wife, Sandy Lyford; Nelson and his wife, Bonnie Lyford; and Ernest and his wife, Kyle Lyford; five daughters: Elsie and her husband, Don Maynard; Judith and her husband, Dick Ackerman; Diane and her husband, Don Danforth; Virginia and her husband, Bernie Champney; and Nancy and her husband, Lenny Morin; 28 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Casper Lyford and Mage Lyford; and three sisters: Anna Mattoon, Marion Simonds and Yvonne Hiliker.
He was pre-deceased by his brothers, Frank, George, Herbert, Charles "Stick", William, and Perley; one sister, Mildred; beloved grandson, Rodney Ackerman; and two great-grandchildren.
Calling hours were held Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home on Main Street, Chelsea. A celebration of his life was held Monday, Sept. 19 at the United Church of Chelsea, with Rev. Rebecca Delzell officiating. Harold Luce of Chelsea played the song, "Redwing, " on the fiddle. Nelson’s daughter, Virginia Champney, shared remembrances of her father, and his grandchildren shared special memories of their beloved grandfather. The service closed with organist Judie Lewis leading the congregation in singing the hymn "Until We Meet Again."
Burial took place at the Riverside cemetery in Chelsea. The bearers were Nelson’s grandsons. Following the burial, family and friends were invited to the church hall for refreshments and fellowship which was hosted by the church women.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Area Senior Ctr., c/o Susan Huff, RR1, Box 143, Chelsea, Vt. 05038.
Stanley R. Kendall
STRAFFORD — Stanley R. Kendall, 85, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 23, at his residence, after a battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Strafford, the son of Homer and Cassie (Druge) Kendall.
He attended the Old City Falls Grade School in Strafford. Stanley worked as a carpenter, and from 1957 to his retirement in 1981 at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. He was a charter member of the Strafford Fire Department, with over 40 years of service. His specialty was fund raising for the Fire Department and helping on the firemen’s annual barbecue.
He was proud of his horses, his carpentry skills and his family. He enjoyed fishing, deer and rabbit hunting, logging, cutting firewood and sugaring with buckets. Because of his wisdom and skills, he served as a mentor for many younger people in the area. He loved to ride in his pickup truck and stop to visit with his friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his two sons, Lawrence Kendall of Strafford and Dennis Kendall of St. Francis, Maine; two daughter, Carolyn Lanier of Ramsey, Minn., and Linda Ring of Hinesburg; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gile Kendall and Watson Kendall, both of Strafford; two sisters, Lillian Kendall and Madeline Geoffrey, both of Norwich; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Pauline Picknell, who died in 1992, and a brother, Aubrey Kendall, who died in 1968.
At his request, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Strafford Fire Department, in care of Josh Kahon, Treasurer, P.O. Box 208, South Strafford, VT 05070, or to the Randolph Area Hospice, 36 South Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, Main Street, Chelsea.
Gile S. Kendall
STRAFFORD — Gile S. Kendall, 91, life-long resident of Strafford, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at his home. He was born Jan. 21, 1914, on Kendall Hill in Strafford, the son of Homer and Cassie (Druge) Kendall. He attended school in Strafford.
At an early age, he worked with his dad on the family farm, where he met a young girl named Margaret, who was hired to do house chores. He was quite taken by this young lady and on Sept. 22, 1934, he married
Margaret E. Bullard. They farmed on the Hayes Farm until the early 1940s when they bought the Moore Farm located on the Justin Morrill Highway. Together they farmed there for the rest of their lives. They milked cows for many years, before switching over to raising beef cows. They shared 69 wonderful years together. She died May 7, 2004.
Like his family before him, he was prominent in public affairs. After attending various Public Safety Schools, he served for over 30 years as a Deputy Sheriff for Orange County. He held different town offices, including selectman for six years, lister for 12 years and road commissioner for 23 years.
He was one of the founding members of the Strafford Volunteer Fire Department and, at the time of his death, held positions on the Strafford cemetery Association and the Historical Society. He also held the office of First Constable, a position he had had for several decades. He was a member of Temple Lodge #54 F&AM.
He loved to coon hunt. He also loved his farm animals, especially his horses and his dogs. During the summer months, he enjoyed cutting hay on his farm or for any neighbor who needed to keep their fields clear. Anyone driving through Strafford has most likely seen him riding around, either on his tractor or in his patrol car.
Survivors include a son, Gile D. Kendall of Strafford; a daughter, Janet Vaughan of East Thetford; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; a sister, Madeline Jeffrey of Norwich; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife; and a son, Dean "Ike" Kendall; two brothers, Stanley and Watson Kendall; a sister, Lillian; and a half-brother, Aubrey Kendall.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, at the United Church of Strafford with the Rev. Mary Luckey officiating. As friends and family neared the church they were greeted with the familiar sight of Gile’s "cruiser" and his tractor. There at the head of the village green sat the old red Farm-All ready to go, the mowing machine attached and his favorite straw hat sitting on the driver’s seat. At the other end of the common was the First Constable’s "cruiser, " a black pick-up truck with a small blue light resting on top. A few of the people entering the church commented how appropriate it was to see the two familiar sights and how sad it was to think Gile wouldn’t be with them any longer. That seemed to be the general mood of the very large crowd who gathered to say good-bye to this Strafford legend.
The congregation of family, friends, town folks of both old and new, firemen, fellow Masons, farmers, law enforcement officers, and town officials filled the church, the outside hallways and the fellowship hall. Rev. Luckey opened the service with a prayer. Fellow Masons from the local Lodge offered their Masonic service. Rev. Luckey shared a poem requested by the family, read scripture readings and led the congregation in a hymn.
Long-time friend and fellow Orange County Deputy Bob Nutting stood in front and shared some of his fondest memories of Gile, ending his short reflection by reminding everyone that Gile was truly one-of-a-kind: "In the past few weeks and days, the world and this country has seen some famous people pass on, but today, here in Strafford, we are saying good-bye to a pretty famous guy in his own right." Other friends also shared a few remembrances of Gile. Some were fact, some were legend.
Rev. Luckey had a short reflection and then asked organist Maureen Burford to lead the congregation in singing "Amazing Grace." Following the benediction, everyone was escorted out of the church by a bagpiper playing "Amazing Grace." Members of the Strafford Volunteer Fire Department flanked each side of the walkway as the pallbearers, Greg Kendall, Jim Kendall, Dave Kendall, Richard Vaughan, Dean Vaughan, and Carl Johnston, carried Gile’s casket to the hearse. Family and friends gathered in the church hall for fellowship, hosted by the United Church Women. Burial will be held at a later date in the Strafford cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice, 46 South Main Street, White River Junction, Vt., 05001; or to the Strafford Volunteer Fire Department, Strafford, Vt., 05070.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea.
Dean H. Kendall
South Royalton — Dean H. "Ike" Kendall, 66, died Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, 2002, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born April 23, 1936 in Lebanon, N.H., the son of Gile S. and Margaret (Bullard) Kendall.
He attended school in Strafford, and then at Thetford Academy. He worked on his family’s farm in Strafford for a time. "Ike" then held several their jobs before he began working for the Town of Strafford. He served as the Road Commissioner for several years.
Ike was an all around handyman, and was willing to help anyone. He will be remembered as someone who worked hard and played hard.
He is survived by three sons: Dean E. Kendall of Alabama, James Kendall and Gary Kendall, both of Strafford; two daughters, Kara B. Kendall of Bradford and Kandy Poon of China; a stepson, James "Smitty" Smith of Vershire; two step daughters Debra Smith of Burlington, Vt. and Joy Denis of Bow, N.H., seven grandchildren; his parents, Gile and Margaret Kendall of Strafford; a brother, Gile D. Kendall of Strafford; a sister, Janet Vaughan of East Thetford; an uncle and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sat., Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Town House in Strafford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South Royalton Rescue Squad, c/o Corinne Ingraham, RR1, Box 352, South Royalton, Vt. 05068.
The Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea is in charge of arrangements.
