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CLAYTON L. MILLS
(May 29, 1920 - November 15, 2011)
Royalton, VT - CLAYTON L. MILLS, 91, of Royalton, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, 2011 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
He was born May 29, 1920 in Stockbridge, VT; the son of Frank and Blanche (Patnode) Mills. He attended Ranney School and graduated from Whitcomb High School in 1938. He was married
to Margaret Blossom in Bethel on Apr. 5, 1941. Clayton worked for Bethel Mills, then Ted Green Ford for 25 years. He then worked for G.W. Plastics, A.S.K. Plumbing and Heating, and with his wife at Mills Store. He enjoyed home building and doing stained glass.
Survivors include his sons, Richard Mills of Seminole, FL and Scott Mills of Barnard; daughters, Beverly Washburn of Bethel and Donna Wood of Costa Rica; brother, Frank L. Mills of Leesburg, FL; sister, Vivian Martin of Kenesaw, GA; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. His wife Margaret passed away last March.
Graveside Memorial Services at the Howe (Hickey) cemetery in Royalton will be announced next Spring. There are no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Arrangements by the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
MARIAN RICE
(April 22, 1919 - November 14, 2011)
Williamstown, VT - MARIAN RICE, 92, of Williamstown, and formerly of Randolph, died Monday morning, Nov. 14, 2011 at her home.
She was born on April 22, 1919 in Randolph, VT; the daughter of Roy and Maryette “May” (Cone) Huse. She was raised in Randolph, and was married
to Everett C. Rice, Sr., in Randolph on Aug. 23, 1947. She graduated from Green Mountain Junior College, and served in the WAVES during World War II where she received the Good Conduct Medal. She was a decendent of Mayflower immigrants, and her husband’s family founded Rice Lumber in Shelburne. Marian had lived in Randolph and Shelburne and moved to Williamstown in 2004. She was a 60 year member of the Eastern Star, and was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards, and her greatest joy in life was her family.
Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Hagedorn and husband, Kenneth of Swanton and Carolyn Gordon and husband, William of Wappinger Falls, NY; sons, Everett C. “Skip” Rice, Jr., and his wife, Linda of Swanton and Robert Rice and his wife, Sheila of Essex Jct, VT; sister Helena Ball of Williamstown; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, and by brothers, Lester and Stanley Huse.
Calling Hours will be from 6:00-8:00pm Friday, Nov. 18th at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph, with an Eastern Star Service at 7:00pm. Private Family burial service will be at Shelburne Village cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in her memory may be made to Randolph Sports Boosters, 15 Forest Street, Randolph, VT 05060, or to the Randolph Chapter of Eastern Star, %Matthew Graves, 25 Pleasant Street, Williamstown, VT 05679 or to Central Vermont Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Berlin, VT 05602.
LEO A. GRIFFIN
(December 15, 1935 - November 12, 2011)
Bethel, VT - LEO GRIFFIN, 75, of Bethel, died unexpectedly, Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Bethel.
He was born Dec. 15, 1935 in Rutland, VT; the son of Wilbur and Bertha (Tarbell) Griffin. He was raised in Bethel, and was married
to Mary Ann Washburn in Bethel on Aug. 18, 1956. They lived in Northfield and Addison before returning to Bethel in 2001. Leo had worked for Bethel Mills, then he and his wife operated the Red Kettle Restaurant in Northfield. He then worked in bridge construction then owned and operated Ten Acre Campground in Addison. He and his wife wintered in Florida, and he was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Brandon. Leo enjoyed hunting, dancing, playing cards, bowling, and practical jokes.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Griffin of Bethel; sons, Fredrick Leo Griffin of Bethel and Chryss Delbert Griffin of State College, PA; brothers, Forrest “Skip” Griffin and David Griffin both of Bethel; sisters, Dorothy Day of Bethel, Virginia Evans of Texas, Ruth Woodbury of Idaho, Rose Mongeur of Williamstown, Wilma Brooks of Fairhaven, Louella Bannister of Colorado, Betty Lee of Washington State, and Connie Griffin of Colorado; 5 grandchildren, Casey Griffin, Brian Griffin, Cody Griffin, Ethan Griffin, and Jessica Beavers; 2 great-grandchildren, Tattin Griffin and Trenton Griffin. He was predeceased by his sister, Beulah Lanpher.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, Nov. 17th at the Green Mountain Gospel Chapel in Randolph, with Rev. Ronald E. Rilling, officiating. Calling hours are from 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, also at Green Mountain Gospel Chapel. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview cemetery in Bethel. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, Bethel, VT 05032.
LORAINE BOUDRO
(October 16, 1932 - November 13, 2011)
Randolph, VT - LORAINE BOUDRO, 79, of Randolph, died Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 2011 at her home.
She was born October 16, 1932 in Randolph; the daughter of Joseph and DesNeiges (Belanger) Boudro. She was a lifetime Randolph resident and had owned and operated Busy Fingers Fabric Store in Randolph. She enjoyed gardening and tending her bird feeders, and was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and the Randolph Senior Center.
Survivors include her sisters, Madeleine Wheeler and Thelma Tibbets, both of Florida. She was predeceased by her brother, Donald Boudro.
The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am Friday, November 18th at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Randolph. There are no calling hours. Contributions in her memory made be made to the church, or to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601. Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home.
VALERIE J. PORTER
(Died November 12, 2011)
Hancock - Valerie J. Porter, 52, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
She was born January 30, 1959 in Lebanon, NH the daughter of Stanley and Florence (Crewe) Malcher.
Valerie was raised in White River Jct. and attended Hartford schools. Following her education she worked at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH. After moving to Randolph in 1978 and raising her children she worked at Merrimaids and later at Gifford Medical Center, both in Randolph. Valerie enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. After moving to Hancock she joined the Quin Town Senior Center there.
She is survived by her mother Florence Malcher of Randolph, a daughter Brandie Porter of Randolph, 3 sons; Thomas Malcher of Bethel, Matthew Porter of E. Bethel and John Huntley of Bethel, a sister Vicki Longley of Canaan, NH, a brother Eric Malcher of Williamsburg. OH, a half brother Stanley “Lee” Malcher, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, a half sister Lynda Shand of South Hero, her step-mother Roberta Malcher of White River Jct., a step-brother Kevin Ray of Arkansas, a step-sister Brenda Sanborn of Guilford, 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, half brothers; Fredrick, Robert and Steven Malcher and a step-brother Edwin Ray.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 16, 11:00 A.M. at the Day Funeral Home with Pastor James Marchetti officiating. Private burial will be in Fairview cemetery, Bethel. Calling hours will be Tuesday evening 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gifford Medical Center’s Garden Room, PO Box 2000, Randolph, VT 05060 or to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, Randolph.
MARGARET STEELE
(June 21, 1920 - November 6, 2011)
Randolph, VT - MARGARET STEELE, 91, of Randolph, died early Sunday morning, November 6, 2011 at Hanover Terrace in Hanover, NH.
She was born June 21, 1920 in Parsons, KS; the daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Smith) Shaughnessy. She was married
to William T. Steele in Parsons, KS on June 7, 1943. They came from Coldwater, KS to Randolph in 1967, where she taught Junior High Social Studies in the Randolph School District until retiring in 1980. She was a Fulbright Scholar and enjoyed travelling to enhance her teaching skills. She attained her PhD in Asian Studies after retiring, and was a member of the American Association of University Women.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Steele of Independence, KS, and Dale Steele of North Kingston, RI; daughter, Jo Steele of Lyme, NH; sisters, Wilma Eck of Parsons, KS and Martha Cares of Lawrence, KS; three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Steele in 2009, brothers Robert and Cliff Shaughnessy, and sister, Doris Finley.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Thursday, November 10th at the Vermont Veterans Memorial cemetery Chapel in Randolph Center, with Rev. Ronald E. Rilling, officiating. Burial will follow in the Vermont Veterans cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Randolph Union High School, Foreign Exchange Student Program, 15 Forest Street, Randolph, VT 05060.
Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home.
RUTH E. BROWN
(May 28, 1936 - November 5, 2011)
Braintree, VT - RUTH E. BROWN, 75, of Braintree, died Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2011 at Gifford Medical Center.
She was born May 28, 1936 in Brookfield; the daughter of Willis and Glenna (Kennett) Parker. She was raised in Brookfield and had lived in Chelsea and Randolph before moving to Braintree in 1985. Ruth was married
to Richard Brown in Braintree on Aug. 20, 1986. She had been previously married
to Keith “Casey” Warner. Ruth had been a baker for the Randolph School District, and had worked in the check printing department and mailroom at Randolph National Bank. She also did babysitting for local families. Ruth was a 52 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a Cub Scout leader, a member of Bethany Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She played in the Randolph Women’s Softball league and had a green thumb with plants. She enjoyed being with her family, fishing, camping, hunting, cooking, dancing, and the family camp at Pecor Hollow.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Brown of Braintree; sons, Ronnie Warner and wife, Edie of Braintree, and Wayne Warner and wife, Karen of Randolph; daughters, Teresa Bradley and husband, Gary of Braintree, and Debra Warner and partner, Karen Slowinski of Fairfax; stepsons, Michael Brown and wife, Donna of Dover, VT, Steven Brown and wife, Cindy of Braintree, David Brown and wife Kelly of Bethel, and Dennis Brown and companion, Rick Carrier of Randolph; step-daughters, Susan Small and husband, Bob of Richmond, TX, and Lisa Alexander and husband, Gary of Bethel; sisters, Marion Gilman of Chelsea, Phyllis Boles of South Royalton, Jean Flint of Albany, VT, Evelyn Greene of New Hampshire, Joyce Potwin of Sharon, and Nancy Potwin of Hartland; brother, Edward Parker of Hartford; previous husband, Keith “Casey” Warner of Randolph; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and her dog, Snoopy. She was predeceased by her sisters, Lottie Chubbach, Doris Bjorkman and Irene Parker; brothers, Clayton Parker, Paul Parker, and Clinton Parker; and her great-grandson, William Luke Warner.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 8th at the Bethany United Church of Christ in Randolph, with Rev. Robin Junker, officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View cemetery. Calling hours are from 6:00-8:00pm Monday at the Day Funeral Home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Gifford Medical Center, Garden Room Fund, P.O. Box 2000, Randolph, VT 05060.
HARRY BENSON WATTON, II
(September 13, 1927 - November 4, 2011)
U.S. Veteran
Randolph Center, VT - Harry Benson Watton II, 84, died peacefully at his home at Penny Brook Farm on November 4 after a feisty and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born September 13, 1927 of Harry Benson Watton, lawyer, and Helen Garrigues Watton, homemaker, in Abington, Pennsylvania. He spent his childhood in the Philadelphia area and graduated from Lafayette College with a B.A. in English. He went on to take business courses at the Wharton School. He often told the story of how he was drafted into the army after his Freshman year in college, and then discharged after 11 months. Because he did not serve for a complete year, he was redrafted right after college and served in Korea as a communications instructor at a U.S. Air Force airfield. Upon his return to the states he taught high school English in Florida for a year, and then after working with companies in the petroleum, steel, rubber, and advertising industries, he landed a job at Union Camp Corporation, a forest product company which was recently bought by International Paper, and headquartered first in New York City and later Wayne, New Jersey, His career with this company spanned over more than 30 years, both as Manager of Sales Administration and Product Manager of Bulk Packaging. He received several awards from Union Camp, and was the first employee at the company to ever be honored with the Diamond Arc Lifetime Honor Award. Harry Watton was a true Renaissance man. As a young man he aspired to be a writer, and leaves behind many poems and short stories, including the self-published Variations on Little Red Riding Hood. He contributed numerous articles to business and professional publications and is the author of the book New Product Planning - A Practical Guide for Diversification. He always had a deep yen for learning and was extremely well read in the classics, in history, philosophy, anthropology, physics, religion, astronomy, and music. He was particularly well versed in the music of Frederic Chopin and could name the composition, key, and opus number of any Chopin work upon hearing the first measure. He taught himself how to the play the piano but despaired that he really had little talent for it. He had an acute sense of mathematics and managed his investments and those of his children and also some friends through the stock market. Since living in Vermont he immersed himself with his wife in recorded college-level lectures by the Teaching Company and completed over 200 courses. He was also an expert birder, a lifelong interest that was generated from being an Eagle Scout, where he learned the art of falconry. His North American birding life list includes 502 species. His greatest pleasure was puttering on his 40 acres, collecting and splitting wood, maintaining his network of hiking paths and then enjoying a gourmet dinner and a bottle of fine wine with his wife.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Robert Brexton Watton; young son, Frederic Marshall Watton; and his first wife, the former Ramona Marshall. He leaves his wife of 24 years, Janet D. Watton of Randolph Center; a son, Harry Benson Watton III of Stroudsberg PA; a daughter, Barbara Helen Dietz of Sebring FL; three step-children: Leslie Vosshall of New York City, Nicole Dugan of San Francisco, and Peter Vosshall of Bainbridge Island, WA; two grandchildren, and five step-grandchildren.
At his request there will be no visiting hours or funeral service. A concert in his memory is planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chandler Center for the Arts, 71-73 Main Street, Randolph VT 05060.
