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ENNA MOREY BATES REMICK
ADAMANT, Vt. -- Enna Remick died on April 20 at home with her daughter, Bonnie Holmquest, in Adamant, Vt. She was 89. Mrs. Remick has donated her body to the UVM Medical School. In accordance with her last wishes, a pot luck supper will be held in Maple Corner in celebration of her life. Tentatively scheduled for July, details will follow at a later date.
Mrs. Remick came from a long line of hardy Vermonters being a sixth generation Vermonter on the Griswold family tree and a fifth generation Vermonter on the Morey family tree. The Morey family originally came to Boston in the 1600s and later followed Roger Williams to Rhode Island where they resided until 1777 when, as Loyalists, they moved to upstate New York and then to Pigeon Hill, Quebec. During the mid 1800s the family moved to North Troy, Vt. Her mother's family, the Griswolds, settled in Lamoille county in 1790. One of her early ancestors, John Griswold, died in 1776 during the Revolutionary War Battle of Long Island. Her great-great-grandfather, Alan Griswold, of Eden, was wounded and died during the battles at Spotslvania and Fredricksburg during the Civil War.
Mrs. Remick was born in 1915 to Lila Griswold Martin and Frank Everett Morey on their farm in North Wolcott. She attended the North Wolcott village graded school, Montpelier Seminary and Peoples Academy in Morrisville. She graduated with a teaching certificate from Johnson Normal School and taught her first years at the one-room Graded School on the North Wolcott Road in Wolcott, Vt. She later taught at the one-room school in East Sheldon, as well as at the elementary and junior high levels in Sheldon Springs.
Upon her marriage to Percival H. (Deedle) Bates in 1935, she became the first married teacher to work in that area. She also became the first teacher to be allowed to continue with her job while expecting a child.
They made their home on a small farm off Randolph Road in Morrisville until the start of World War II. In 1942 they moved to Cape Elizabeth, Maine and both worked on the building of Liberty ships at the South Portland Shipyard. She was one of the original Rosie the Riveters as she was a qualified welder. Upon their return to Vermont after the war, they purchased a retail monument business and home in Enosburg Falls, where they lived for many years. Enna was active in both church and town functions, serving as superintendent of the Sunday School at the Enosburg Falls Methodist Church, as well as president of the Ladies Village Improvement Society.
In later years she completed her B.A. at Castleton State College and received her M.A. in social work from the University of West Virginia. Upon her retirement she also taught social work classes at Champlain College in Burlington, Vt.
Upon the death of her husband in 1953, she became a child welfare caseworker in St. Albans for the State of Vermont. She also worked on a special Turrell Fund Project with the West Side Community. She was named Woman of the Year in St. Albans. She went on to work for OEO establishing the Vermont Head Start Program. After working at the Rutland SW office, she was promoted to the State of Vermont Social Welfare Department in Montpelier where she was supervisor of foster homes and day care licensing for many years. She wrote the first book of day care regulations for Vermont. Upon her retirement from the state, she ran a day care home in Maple Corner, Calais and continued to touch the lives of many of the young children of the area. She was active in the Maple Corner community. She enjoyed spending many of her winter months in Lake Worth, Florida. She was president of the Vermont Folklore Society and a member of the Vermont Historical Society.
She remarried in 1969 to Paul W. Remick of Claremont, N.H. They made their home for many years at Mrs. Remick's farm in Maple Corner. Mr. Remick died in 1996. She is survived by his children, David and Thelma Remick, Anne Grimm, and Larry and Barbara Remick and many grandchildren.
Mrs. Remick was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Joseph, Glenn and John Morey, her sister Ruby Morey, and her nephew, John Morey. She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Rosemary and Bill Oswald, Bonnie and Ronald Holmquest and Gaie and Daniel St. John. Surviving grandchildren are Michelle and Ashley Oswald (great-grandchild), John Desmarais, Kevin and Michael Holmquest, Shannon Bates and Patrick Malone. She is also survived by her cousin, Vera Parker, of Johnson; as well as beloved nieces and nephews: Jeanne Skiffington, Stella Hemansen, Linda Walker, Evelyn Stearns, Beverly Combs, David Morey and Janet Reed and their spouses and children.
She was lovingly cared for in her final years by her daughter Bonnie Holmquest and family, and by her caregiver, Candi Manson, of Calais.
Donations may be made to the East Montpelier Fast Squad, CV Hospice, the Adamant Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice.
PROSPER H. "JUNIOR" BAILEY
ST. ALBANS -- Prosper H. "Junior" Bailey, age 72, died Wednesday afternoon, April 21, 2004, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Junior was born in St. Albans March 25, 1932, son of the late Prosper and Mabel (Thibault) Bailey. He married Shirley Wagner on May 21, 1955.
Junior was employed by Holy Cross Cemetery for many years and had a home repair business with lawn equipment and bicycles. He would tinker with anything that was fixable.
Besides his wife of over 48 years, Shirley, of St. Albans, Junior is survived by his children, Roland Bailey and his companion Doris Viens of Montpelier, Bonnie Bevins of St. Albans, Carol and her husband Leonard Leroux of St. Albans, Donald and his wife Pauline Bailey of Attleboro, Mass.; brothers and their wives, Leonard and Dorothy Bailey of St. Albans, Richard and Wendy Bailey of Wrentham, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Ralph Bailey, and Robert Bailey; and sister, Viola Hayward.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 26, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., St. Albans, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in the Bailey family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Online condolences can be sent to the family by Brady & Levesque's web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
NORRIS WILLIAM COMINGS
WEST SENECA, N.Y. / EAST BERKSHIRE, Vt. -- Norris W. Comings, 76, died Feb. 28, 2004, in West Seneca, N.Y. following months of suffering from multiple myeloma.
He was born Jan. 29, 1928, in East Berkshire, son of Ralph Comings and Laura (Haire)Comings. He grew up in East Berkshire and in 1946 graduated from Richford High School. On May 22, 1948 he married Rita Frazier. In October of 1960 they had one daughter, Norrita, who survives him. Rita predeceased Norris. He later wed Carol Miller in Oneida, N.Y. They later divorced and he wed Delores Starking in 1984, who survives him. Other survivors are one son; two daughters; two step-daughters; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Florence Vavoudis of St. Albans; two nieces and a nephew.
Norris served in the U.S. Army here in USA and also in Germany. He resided in Indiana for sometime before residing in New York State. He was a truck driver for Chemical Dehman for many years, retiring in 1994, when he got involved with his hobby of trains and also erected a complete circus layout, including all rides and buildings. It was considered a masterpiece and was on exhibition in his two large bedrooms of his apartment.
It was his wish that there be no funeral service or burial. He donated his body to science, for research and observation, pertaining to his illness.
Anyone wishing to express their sympathy to his family may do so. Please send condolences to Delores Comings, 745 Indian Church Rd., West Seneca, N.Y. 14224, Apt. 117.
JANE (FARNUM) FOSMIRE
DELTONA, Fla. / RICHFORD, Vt. -- Jane E. Fosmire, 51, of Alexander Avenue in Deltona, Fla., died April 6, 2004, at her home.
She was born in Hyannis, Mass., the oldest daughter of Forest and Ann Farnum.
During the 1960s and 1970s she resided in Richford, Vt. with her family while her father served on the School District Faculty. She graduated from Richford High School in 1970. In 1977 she moved to Albany, N.Y. where she worked in retail management and was later employed by AFLAC. She moved to Deltona in 2001, and worked in insurance sales for Liberty Mutual in Volusia County.
She was a Methodist, enjoyed reading, photography, trips to Disney World and her devoted pet dogs.
Besides her husband, Robert Fosmire, she is survived by her mother, Ann Farnum of 4243 Oakhurst Circle E, Saratoga, Fla., 34233; two sisters, Susan Batungbacal of Marietta, Ga. and Christine Brush of Sarasota; two nieces, Ariel and Audrey Batungbacal; and a nephew, Tyler Comings.
She was predeceased by her father in 1991.
Memorial services were held at Birthplace of Speed Pavilion, Ormond Beach, at 9 a.m. on April 10.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Wood Briar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Newlife Cremation and Funeral Chapel in Ormond Beach were in charge of arrangements.
RUTH L. HOJABOOM
ST. ALBANS -- Ruth L. Hojaboom, 89, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away Tuesday morning, April 20, 2004, at Holiday House Nursing Facility. She was born in St. Albans, July 8, 1914, the daughter of the late Henry and Laura (Smith) Little. Her husband, William J. Hojaboom died June 30, 1979.
Ruth was a graduate of Bellows Free Academy and Burlington Business College. She was a Charter Member and Secretary of the First Sheldon Grange, a Charter Member of the Swanton Historical Society and was a member of the Jedediah Hyde Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Ruth was employed for twenty years as a secretary for the law offices of Brown, Cahill, Gawne and Miller.
Ruth is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald K. and Jackie (Guay) Hojaboom of St. Albans; a sister, Marjorie Napoli of St. Albans; three grandchildren, Mark Hojaboom, Michelle Madore and Scott Guptill; three great-grandchildren, Cody Gonzalez, Julia Madore and Adam Madore; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. In addition to her husband, Bill, Ruth was predeceased by a brother, Donald Little, and a sister, Dorothy Dowhan.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Chapel, 87 South Main St., St. Albans with the Reverend Marcheta Townsend, Pastor of the Highgate United Methodist Church officiating. Ruth's family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the family lot in St. Albans Bay Cemetery.
Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Holiday House Nursing Staff, 642 Sheldon Road, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
GEORGE C. "BUD" MUMLEY
ALBURG -- George C. "Bud" Mumley, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 18, 2004, in the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Ogdensburg, N.Y., May 26, 1916, the son of the late George A. and Mary (Whalen) Mumley. He was raised in Malone, N.Y. and graduated from Franklin Academy. Following high school he became associated with the Rutland Railroad and settled in Alburg, Vermont. On Feb. 5, 1940, he married the former Leona C. Richards who survives him.
His railroad career spanned 41 years working as a trainman and conductor in both freight and passenger service. He was vice chairman of The Order of Conductors. With the demise of the Rutland Railroad he then became associated with the Central Vermont Railroad and was employed 17 more years as a trainman in freight and passenger service.
Locally he served as a member of the Alburg School Board, was a communicant of St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Parish and was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Assembly 1160, in Alburg.
He will be remembered for his love of all sports especially baseball and in earlier years played with the St. Albans Giants. He also loved gardening and fishing and most of all his family.
In addition to his wife, Leona (Richards) Mumley of Alburg, he leaves his daughter, Marilyn Mumley of Alburg; three sons, Larry Mumley and his wife Yveline of Alburg, Stephen Mumley and his wife Joanne of Lebanon, N.H. and Michael Mumley and his wife Brenda of Alburg; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A very special thank you is given to a special granddaughter, Jennifer Mumley Fountain who cared lovingly for him throughout his illness. The Mumley family also wishes to thank the Green Mountain Nursing Home and their staff, especially Val Hefferman RN for the loving care that they provided.
He was predeceased by a son, Gregory Mumley on April 20, 2002.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 11 a.m. from St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Alburg Village. Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the Mumley family lot in St. Amadeus Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, Wednesday, April 21, 2004, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Gifts in "Bud's" memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 338 River Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602, or to the charity on one's choice.
DOROTHY L. PLACE
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y./RICHFORD, Vt. -- Dorothy L. Place, 85, of Rouses Point, N.Y., died Saturday, April 17, 2004, at her son's home in Champlain.
She was born Sept. 13, 1918 in Richford, Vt., the daughter of Oswald and Clara Duval Vincent. They predeceased her.
She graduated from high school. She was married to Kenneth A. Place in 1947, and he predeceased her on April 17, 1991. She was a homemaker, a religious education teacher for many years in Chazy, N.Y., and she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and of the Ladies of St. Ann.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Dale Place of Champlain, N.Y.; one daughter, Monica Patnaude of Chester, Md.; and one brother, Leland Vincent of Richford, Vt.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Roaul, Euclide and Alcide Vincent; and three sisters, Annonica Maurice, Jeannine Vincent and Noella Racine.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at All Saint's Church in Richford. Burial will follow in All Saint's Cemetery in Richford. A luncheon will follow in Dorian Hall, across from the church immediately following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rouses Point Fire Department, Rescue Squad in New York.
Arrangements are with M.B. Clark Funeral Home in Champlain, N.Y.
HELEN FRANCES (CLYDE) PAWULAK
FLETCHER / JERICHO -- Helen Frances (Clyde) Pawulak, 82, of Fletcher, passed away at her home Saturday, April 17, 2004, with her family at her side after a long illness. She was the daughter of John and Alvaretta (Dreher) Clyde, born March 18, 1922, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
She graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J. in 1940. Helen married John Pawulak May 3, 1943, a marriage that lasted 61 years. They moved to Jericho from Babylon, N.Y. in 1968. She was devoted to her family and friends.
Helen is survived by her husband, John of Fletcher; daughter, Susan G. and husband Walter Baker of Portland, Oregon; son John D. and wife Norma of Gaithersburg, Md.; daughter, Patricia L. and husband Mathew Tourville of Richmond, Vt.; daughter, Laura A. Pawulak and David Hamilton of Milton, Vt.; son Bruce D. and wife Darlene Pawulak of Fletcher, Vt.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot Street, Richmond, Vt. Interment will be private.
Donations may be made to Franklin County Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
