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REED & ELIZABETH ELWELL
(Died November 14, 2015)
Northfield, VT - Graveside Memorial Services for Reed Elwell, 87, of Northfield who died November 14, 2015, and his wife, Elizabeth Elwell, 82, of Northfield and Randolph who died in 2006, will be held at 10:00am Friday, November 27th at Pleasant View cemetery in Randolph, with Pastor Thomas Harty, officiating. Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
MELVIN C. COLTON
(Died November 17, 2015)
U.S. Veteran
Pittsfield - Melvin Charles Colton passed away peacefully in The Garden Room at Gifford Hospital Tuesday, November 17, 2015.
Our Dad, Gramp, and Great-Wompa was our family patriarch and a beloved member of the community of Pittsfield in which he lived for most of his 87 years.
Mel was born on May 29, 1928 in Pittsfield, Vermont in the very house and bedroom he lived in at the time of his death. He attended Pittsfield Graded School and Whitcomb High School in Bethel, graduating in the class of 1946. Following graduation he worked as a logger with his father, Charlie Colton. In 1948, he joined the US Army and served for three years.
When his hitch was up he married
the love of his life, Barbara Quillia of Rochester, on October 6, 1951 and they began their married
life in Pittsfield where they raised their family and lived for the next 63 years.
Mel was the last founding member of the Pittsfield Fire Department and was a founding member of The Tweed Valley Travelers Snowmobile Club. At various times over the years he was on the School Board of the Pittsfield Graded School, a member and deacon at the Pittsfield Federated Church, member of the Historical Society, served as a Selectman and was Town Road Commissioner. He was currently serving on the cemetery Committee.
But, as we all know, after his family Mel's greatest passion was "yellow paint." Although he also logged for many years, his business, Mel Colton Excavating, which he started in 1955, was his life. His customers became his friends and his pride was his work ethic and a job well done. One of his greatest joys was when his sons, Chuck and Dave, came to work with him in the business.
Mel always had a smile, a story and a cold beer for all who stopped at the house or garage after a day's work. His friendly, outgoing personality endeared him to many. He and Barb loved the Valley that they called home and the friends and neighbors who lived there.
Mel is survived by one daughter, Lynne Colton Domina and husband, David, of Cambridge, Vermont; two sons, Charles (Chuck) Colton and his wife, Stephanie; and David and his wife, Mona, all of Pittsfield; five grandchildren; Jeremy Domina of Seattle, Washington; Molly Domina of Cambridge, Vermont; Hannah Colton and Tim Thody, of Cabot, Vermont; Sarah McCullough and husband, Rupert of Royalton, Vermont, U.S. Air Force SSGT Jonathan Colton, and two great grandsons, Colton and Jackson McCullough. Mel is also survived by his older sister, Joyce Colton Vogt, of Visalia, California and his brother-in-law, Raymond Quillia, of Rochester, VT.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Quillia Colton in January of this year; his parents, Charles and Lena Colton and his brother, Gary Colton.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Pittsfield Federated Church with burial immediately following in the Pittsfield Village cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Pittsfield Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 684 Pittsfield, VT 05762 or Gifford's Last Mile Ride, 44 South Main Street Randolph, VT 05060. (Last Mile Ride supports the patients and families utilizing The Garden Room at Gifford.)
MARION F. CANTELL
(September 5, 1928 - November 13, 2015)
Hancock, VT - MARION F. CANTELL, 87, of Hancock, died Friday, November 13, 2015 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
She was born September 5, 1928 in Richford, VT; the daughter of William and Emma (Bashaw) Steinhour. She was raised in Richford and was married
to Lloyd Cantell in 1952. Marion moved to Hancock in 1949 had worked at Killington Summit Lodge, Grey Bonnet Inn, Rochester Inn and for Weyerhauser Industries in Hancock. She was a member of the Community Church of Hancock-Granville, Moss Glen Falls Grange and Quintown Senior Center.
Survivors include her daughters, Jane Tousignant and husband, Robert of Randolph and Emma Patterson and husband Tom of Hancock; brother Frank Steinhour of Glens Falls, NY; two grandchildren, Adam Tousignant and Forrest Patterson; two great-grandchildren, Morgan and McClaine Tousignant. She was predeceased by her husband in 1982, brothers Arthur, Wallace, Linwood and George Steinhour, sisters Bernice Clark, Stella Norton and Christine Johnson, and by grandson Christopher Tousignant.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am Thursday, November 19th at the Community Church of Hancock-Granville, with Rev. Gregory Homan, officiating. Private burial will be at Hancock Village cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to Quintown Senior Center, P.O. Box 113, Hancock, VT 05748. Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
JAMES ARTHUR ABBOTT
(Died November 11, 2015)
Bethel, VT - James Arthur Abbott died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Gifford Memorial Hospital in Randolph with his loving family present.
Jim was born February 11, 1926, the son of Myrtle (Burridge) Abbott and Ruel Abbott of Bethel, VT. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Bethel, along with sister Ruth and brothers Arthur and Richard. Family stories abound about life on the farm; Jim especially loved telling tales about driving the milk route on frigid Vermont mornings before heading to high school. After graduating from Whitcomb High School in 1944, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed in Mississippi as World War II wound down. Out of the service, Jim earned a certificate in forestry at the Ranger School in Wanakena, NY. Jim married
the love of his life, Clara Bundy, August 8, 1948, at the Bundy farm in Bethel. They shared sixty-two years together until Clara passed away in November 2010. A true Vermonter, Jim spent his working life as a Rural Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Six days a week, in all weather conditions, he traveled the back roads of the Bethel area, armed with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a piece of chocolate cake. Once retired, Jim became interested in Vermont history with a focus on family genealogy and burial sites. He continued to enjoy the outdoors, harvesting his own firewood well into his eighties.
Jim is survived by his daughters Cynthia Clear (Dan) of Indianapolis, IN, Susan of Burlington, VT; grandchildren Rachel and Rebecca Wertheimer (Andrew) of Portland, ME, Joel Wertheimer (fiancee McKensey Smith) of Washington, DC, and Sarah Franklin (Jayson) of Oak Park, IL ; brother Arthur and sister-in-law Rachel of Bethel, sister Ruth of Randolph Center; sister-in-law Lucille Abbott of Arlington, TX; great-grandchildren Elore Clear; Ruby, Evelyn, Ambrose, Fern, and Ignatius Franklin; Eliot Wertheimer; Benjamin and Mae Pixley.; numerous, beloved nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was predeceased by his parents, brother Richard, brother-in-law Clarence Mills, and son-in-law Alan Wertheimer.
The family wishes to thank special niece Kelly Churchill for her kindness and support over the past year. The Floyd family held a special place in Jim and Clara’s lives. Dr. Christine Maloney and the entire staff at Gifford provided compassionate care in Jim’s final days.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held Sunday, November 22, 1:00 p.m. at the United Church of Bethel, with Rev. Tom Harty officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Fairview cemetery, Bethel. There will be calling hours Saturday, November 21 at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Bethel Public Library, Bethel Historical Society, or the Bethel Food Shelf.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home, Randolph.
JAMES R. FOLEY
(December 19, 1959 - November 7, 2015)
U.S. Veteran
Brandon, VT - James R. Foley, 55, formerly of Hancock, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.
He was born December 19, 1959 in Rochester the son of Reginald and Marjorie (Bullard) Foley. James attended Rochester schools and graduated from Rochester High School in 1977. Following his education, he served in the U.S. Army from 1978-1982. He then served 18 years with the Vermont Army National Guard. James worked at several different jobs including; Granville Manufacturing in Granville, Vermont Castings in Bethel and more recently as a custodian at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 43 in Rochester. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting and playing cards and bingo.
He is survived by his daughter Sophie Hislop and her husband Tim of Windsor and his mother Marjorie Foley of Hancock; one grandson. He was predeceased by his father and a sister, Cheryl Jobes.
Graveside Memorial services with military honors will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, November 21st at the Hancock Village cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road - Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
CHARLES A. PAIGE SR.
(January 1, 1950 - November 8, 2015)
Royalton, VT - CHARLES A. PAIGE, SR., 65, of Royalton, died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at his home.
He was born January 1, 1950 in Rutland, VT; the son of Douglas S. and Helen (Joslin) Paige. He was raised in Bridgewater and graduated from Woodstock High School. Charles had worked for Rock of Ages for 35 years. He was married
to Anita Cote in Barre in 1988, and had lived in Bridgewater Corners, Williamstown, Orange, Minnesota and Florida before moving to Royalton in 2013. He was a Mennonite and enjoyed hunting in Saskatchewan, Fishing, and travelling to the Colorado Mountains.
Survivors include his wife Anita Paige of Royalton; sisters, Edith Pero of Sharon, Lavina Tucker of Hardwick, and Betty Ann Pierce of Royalton; brother, Paul Paige of Barnard; sons, Charles A. Paige Jr. and wife, Robin and Kevin M. Paige and wife Jody, all of Barre; Step-daughters, Annette Deberville and husband, James of Washington, and Angel Masi of Haiku, HI; stepsons, Frank Masi of Barre, Idalo Masi of Pennsylvania, Russell P. Masi and wife, Jamie of Montepelier, and Christopher Masi of Barre; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
No services are scheduled at this time. There are no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to Gifford Medical Center, Last Mile Ride Fund, P.O. Box 2000, Randolph, VT 05060.
Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
BARBARA CHAMPION WOOD
(January 10, 1924 - November 7, 2015)
U.S. Veteran
Bethel, VT - Barbara Louise Champion Wood, 91, of Bethel died November 7, 2015 in Woodstock, Vermont.
Barbara was born January 10, 1924 in Swamscott, Massachusetts, the daughter of John and Eva (Moore) Champion. She was a graduate of Rochester High School (1941), Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital of Nursing in Hanover (1945) and Simmons College, Nursing Education in Boston (1948).
Barbara began a lifetime of service to her community, state and nation when she served as a 2ND Lieutenant, Army Nurse Corps (1945-46) stationed in San Francisco where she cared for injured servicemen returning from the South Pacific. Barbara was married
to Newall Arthur Wood in Rochester on June 12, 1948 and they were residents of Bethel for 65 years where they raised their four sons and a daughter. She was a registered nurse at Gifford Memorial Hospital from 1950-55.
Over their years in Bethel, Barbara was active in community affairs including the PTA, Cub Scouts, Bethel Women’s Club and the Vermont Federation of Women’s Clubs. In 1963, she was elected to the Bethel School Board where she served for 22 years.
In 1981, she was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives where she served for 14 years. While in the legislature, she continued to fight for support of education in Vermont as the Vice-Chairman of the Education Committee. One of her proudest accomplishments was her introduction and support of a bill that brought access to kindergarten to all Vermont children. She also served on the Education Commission of the States (1981-86) and the Vermont Higher Education Planning Commission (1983-85). She was a trustee for Vermont State Colleges and Gifford Memorial Hospital (1986-95). In 1995, Barbara retired from the legislature. She remained active in the Bethel community and took joy in tending her flower gardens, reading and discussing politics. She and Newall spent many winters at their home in Frostproof, Florida where they had many friends. In more recent years, she was delighted to be visited by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include daughter-in-law Joann S. Wood of Bethel; Craig N. Wood and his wife Beverly of Litchfield, NH; Brian S. Wood and his wife Deborah of Westport, CT; Dennis M. Wood and his partner Tracey Rogers of Bethel, VT; and her daughter Joan I. Wood and her partner Craig Obara of Albion, RI. Twelve grandchildren: Samantha L. Wood, Matthew D. Wood, Melissa J. Wood, Meredith Dancause, Alaina Kovel, Andrew N. Wood, Jennifer I. Wood, Michael J. Wood, Rachel L. Wood, Lindsay A. Marchand, Heather M. Obara and Bryan C. Obara; Six great-grandchildren: Luke Marchand, Sydney Marchand, Imogen Dancause, Pierce Kovel, Sylvia Ellsworth Wood and William Mill. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Newall in 2013 and their eldest son Gary of Bethel in 2015
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, November 15th at the United Church of Bethel, with Pastor Thomas Harty, officiating. A reception will follow the service. Calling hours are from 5:00-7:00pm Saturday at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph. Burial with military honors will be held in the spring at the Vermont Veterans Memorial cemetery in Randolph Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Town of Bethel in support of their open spaces initiatives, 134 South Main Street, Bethel, Vermont 05032.
