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JOANNE ROGERS TRACY
RICHFORD - Joanne Rogers Tracy, age 75, wife of the late Burton Tracy, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday afternoon, April 27, 2005.
Joanne was born Feb. 10, 1930, in West Berkshire, the daughter of the late Clifford and Clara (Willard) Rogers.
Joanne was a resident of Richford most of her life and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Richford American Legion Post 12 and the Richford United Methodist Church. She was a hard worker and was employed for over 20 years at Northland Hockey Stick Factory. She also worked at the Richford Country Club and was co-owner of the Hour Bar in the 1980s.
Joanne loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She had many friends (young and old) and would always welcome them into her home. She loved to play darts, cards, Yahtzee, softball, tickets, and go for rides and listen to the radio. She was an avid fan of the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox.
She was very proud of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She wanted us to meet our goals and to be part of them. She taught us to work hard, but to also play and enjoy our lives to the fullest.
She loved Vermont and her country. She was very proud of her five family members who are part of the Vermont National Guard, who have been activated to serve their country in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom: Gilbert Desautels, Jeff Marcoux, Stephen Tracy Jr., Christopher Tracy, and Adam Hardy.
She leaves behind a son and his wife, Stephen and Angie Tracy of Richford; five daughters and their husbands: Sandra and David Pitman of Brattleboro, Sally and Gilbert Desautels of Richford, Sherree and Ricky Longe of Richford, Sheila and Gilles Hardy of Berkshire, and Shelly and Jim Woods of Richford; one brother, Billy Rogers of Port Richey, Fla.; one sister, Ruth Ross of Whitman, Mass.; one brother-in-law, Tom Sullivan of Carver, Mass.; 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Burton Tracy; two grandsons, Joshua Erno, and Dylan Lawyer; two brothers, Ralph and Arnold Rogers; two sisters, Jeanne Ladd, and Muriel Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Richford Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Richford Center Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held Friday evening from 6 to 9 at the Spears Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Richford.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency - Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
HORACE W. SOULE
SHELDON - Horace W. Soule, 89, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 28, 2005, at his home in Sheldon. He was born in Sheldon, Vt. on Sept. 20, 1915, the son of the late Andrew J. and Teresa (Riley) Soule. On Dec. 16, 1936, in St. Albans, Vt. he married Charlotte Montgomery, who survives him.
Horace graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1933. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Horace and Charlotte moved to Montgomery in 1946, where they owned and operated a farm on the Black Falls Road for 35 years. Upon retirement in 1981, they moved back to Sheldon.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Charlotte of Sheldon; his daughter, Judy Cleary and her husband, James, of Fairfax; five grandchildren: Kathleen Lennen of Mars, Pa., Jill Mackey of Ripton, Vt., Thomas Cleary of Pembroke, N.H., Jesse Soule of Montgomery, Vt. and Ted S. Cleary, who resided with his grandparents in Sheldon; his sister, Harriet Armstrong of Georgia, Vt.; and his brother, Arthur Soule of Montgomery Center, Vt.; 15 great-grandchildren; two special nephews: Edward Dennis of Ossipee, N.H. and Andrew Crane of Sheldon; and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Peter, on Nov. 21, 2004; his siblings: Ruth Benoit, Laura Crane, Andrew Soule and Max Soule.
At his request there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vt. 05401.
The Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans is assisting the family.
WILLIAM REGINALD “DIG” ROWLEY
RICHFORD - William Reginald “Dig” Rowley, age 95, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
He was born in Richford on Nov. 8, 1909, a son of the late Lorenzo and Jennie (Gross) Rowley. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Ross and Carl Rowley; one sister, Walthrude (Rowley) Allen; and his wife, Marion (Sargent) Rowley
Dig was educated in the Richford Graded Schools and Montpelier Seminary. Between 1931 and 1941 he served as Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Vermont State Legislature. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Australia and New Guinea. Returning home in 1944, he married Marion E. Sargent, a teacher in Burlington. Dig and Marion spent over 50 years of married life in the North Country, where he was as inspector with the U.S. Customs Service retiring in 1972.
Dig’s wide-ranging enthusiasm led him down many paths. A lifelong baseball fan, in his early years he was a prominent player and pitcher for the Richford Rabbits - once pitching a legendary 44-inning game. He also loved horses and in addition to saddle horses, he was the owner, trainer and harness racer of a succession of trotters and pacers.
Dig had an abiding interest in the histories of Richford, of Vermont Railroads and horse racing, and of the border country that was his home. A witty and vivid raconteur, he readily brought to life the essence of history from his factual knowledge and his long, rich experience. In his last years he became a valued resource for Vermont folklorists and historians, as well as a continuing joy to his local listeners.
After nearly a century of active life in the town he loved, Dig was named Honorary Mayor of Richford on March 2, 1993. He was a member of the Missisquoi Lodge F&AM 9 for 74 years, and a member of the O.E.S. Martha Washington Chapter 44. He was the eldest member of the Richford American Legion Post 12. He was president of the Hillside Cemetery Association for over 50 years, and a member of the Richford Ambulance Committee since 1969.
Dig was, above all, a generous and hospitable friend whose life included many unheralded acts of kindness. He leaves a treasured family of nieces, nephews, and dear companions.
As was his wish, a celebration of his life will take place from 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2005, at his home in Richford. Interment will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Richford at the convenience of the family.
For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Richford Ambulance Service, Main Street, Richford, Vt. 05476.
Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls is in charge of arrangements.
MINA L. HALL
ISLE LA MOTTE -- Mina L. Hall, 87, a lifelong resident of Isle La Motte, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her home in Isle La Motte, with her loving family and friends at her side.
Born in Alburg on July 2, 1917, she was a daughter of the late William and Florence (Garton) Payne. She attended schools in Rouses Point, N.Y., and on Oct. 23, 1941, married Raymond Hall, who predeceased her on Oct. 28, 1979.
Mina was a longtime member of the Isle La Motte United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Columbia Chapter 76, Alburg. She was a very loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very active in the community and for many years was a community news reporter for the Islander Newspaper and will be missed by all who knew her. Mina assisted in the overall operation of the family-owned Hall’s Orchard until 1979.
She is survived by: a son, Allen Hall of Isle La Motte, and three daughters: Linda Surprise and her husband Jerry of San Diego, Calif., Sharon Cave and her husband, Leonard of Bennington and Carol Stata and her husband Stephen of Isle La Motte. She also leaves a sister, Muriel Fisher of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and close friends. Mina was predeceased by a great-granddaughter.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 1 p.m. from the Isle La Motte United Methodist Church, Church Road, Isle La Motte Village, with The Reverend Marcheta Townsend officiating. A private committal will take place at the convenience of the family in the South End Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Friday evening, April 29, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Gifts in Mina’s memory may be made to the Isle La Motte United Methodist Church, PO Box 152, Isle La Motte, Vt. 05463, or to the Isle La Motte Historical Society, P.O. Box 18, Isle La Motte, Vt. 05463.
ALDEN K. SHAW JR.
Alden K. Shaw Jr., 78, of Highgate Springs, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the Marliere Hospice Center in New Port Richey, Fla. He was born in Newport, Vt., and was raised in Swanton. He graduated from Swanton High School in 1945.
He was a veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Ware with 20 years of service with the Air Force and three years with the Navy. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Swanton and was also a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, VFW and The Eagles.
Survivors include: his wife of 20 years, Marjorie; four daughters: Sandra Gardner of East Wenachee, Wash., Linda Shangraw of St. Albans, Debra Perea of Moreno Valley, Calif. and Sheila Hart of Westminster, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Holly Linden of San Clemente, Calif.; four stepsons: Harold Campbell Jr. and Ty Campbell, both of Highgate Springs, Mark Campbell of Washington, D.C., and Gregg Campbell of St. Albans; two brothers, Robert of Waterbury, Conn. and John of Swanton, Vt.; a sister, Elizabeth Blacklock of Chicago; eight grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
There will be a memorial service at Memorial United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30.
For those who wish, condolences may be sent to Marliere Care Center, 6801 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey, Fla. 34653.
ROBERT S. DUBUQUE
MILTON - Robert S. Dubuque, 79, died Sunday afternoon, April 24, 2005, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born in Grand Isle on Aug. 30, 1925, the son of Clement and Marjorie (LaMotte) Dubuque.
He proudly served his country during World War II with the 463rd Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Corps.
On May 14, 1947, he married Marion Carter in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Together they raised four children: Donald, Cheryl, Jacqueline and Alba. Marion predeceased him on Nov. 13, 1968.
Robert and Marion owned and operated the South Hero Grocery Store from 1958 to 1970. He later went to work for the Lake Champlain Transportation Co.
On June 2, 1990, he married Shirley Goodrich in St. Rose of Lima in South Hero. Robert had lived in Milton for over 35 years, the last 15 with his wife Shirley.
Robert was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife Shirley; his children, Donald Dubuque and his wife Suzanne of Woburn, Mass., Cheryl Alderman and her husband Dennis of Deltona, Fla., Jacqueline Barton and her husband Bernard Roque Jr. of Williston, and Alba Boutin and her husband Kevin Sr. of Georgia; by Shirley’s children, Susan Hamond and her husband Frank of Georgetown, Texas, Robert Goodrich and friend Karen Lanzetta of Essex, Hilda Hawkins and her husband Robert of St. Albans, and Randall Goodrich and his friend Shelly Savard of Colchester; by his brother, Ernest Dubuque of North Carolina; his sisters, Elaine Delisle of Florida, and Betty Jodoin of Essex; and by 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Hazel Vincent; his son-in-law, James Barton; and a close friend, Doris Alderman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 11 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in South Hero. Burial will follow in the Grand Isle Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446.
Visiting hours will be today, April 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
CHARLOTTE BRADLEY MONTGOMERY, R.N.
ST. ALBANS - Charlotte B. Montgomery, R.N., a longtime area resident, passed away on her birthday, Feb. 20, 2005, at the Franklin County Rehab Center following a long illness. She was born in Ste. Armand, Quebec, Canada, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Canfield) Bradley. She was married to Ernest W. Montgomery, who predeceased her on Sept. 16, 1985.
Charlotte was a graduate of the St. Albans Hospital School of Nursing, where she was supervisor of the operating room for four years, and for the next 28 years was employed at the former Kerbs Memorial Hospital (now Northwestern Medical Center), where she became director of nursing services and assistant administrator until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of the Franklin County Business and Professional Women, the Autonoe Club, Franklin County Museum, St. Albans Historical Society, Green Mountain Post 1, American Legion Auxiliary, Robert E. Glidden Post 758, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and served on the Franklin County Cancer Board.
Survivors include: her sister, Jane Lund of Chandler, Ariz.; a special niece, Frances McKenna; three nephews, Allen Lund, George Lund and Steven Hawley; a sister-in-law, Shirley Montgomery of St. Albans; close friends, Gladys Rocheleau, Alma Marquette, Cynthia Rugg; and many other friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Ernie, she was predeceased by two sisters, Esther MacDonald and Anne Hawley.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the Heald Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis E. Hayward, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot at Bradley Cemetery in Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Charlotte's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
The Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans, is assisting with arrangements.
HARLAN LEWIS “BUNNUM” DOMINA
MONTGOMERY CENTER - Harlan Lewis “Bunnum” Domina, age 82, passed away Thursday evening, April 21, 2005, at Haven Health Care Nursing Home in St. Albans.
He was born on the Domina Home Farm in Montgomery Center on Aug. 10, 1922, a son of the late Lewis and Lena (Lumbra) Domina.
He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery Center where he lived on the family farm all of his life until it was sold in 1998, at which time he moved down to the village. He operated the farm until he retired in 1985. He also delivered mail on the Montgomery rural route and drove the Head Start bus for Leland Snider. Following retirement he worked at Jay Peak and worked doing carpentry and stonework.
He was a long time and faithful member of St. Isidores Catholic Church, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by: his wife, Gila (Fleury) Domina of Montgomery Center, they were married on Aug. 25, 1951; their children: Michael Domina and his partner Sal of Braintree, Mass., Kenneth Domina and Kathy Pudvah of Montgomery Village, Ruth Smith and her husband James of Barton, Dexter Domina and his longtime companion Charlene Fletcher of St. Johnsbury, and Lucy Sample and her husband Gary of Glover; two brothers and their wives, Gerald and Simone Domina, and Cedric and Jeanette Domina all of East Hampton, Mass.; two sisters, Phyllis Brown of East Hampton, Mass., and Theresa Snider and her husband Ralph of Montgomery Center; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a grandson, Daniel Domina; a brother, Richard Domina; and a sister, Joyce Domina.
Funeral services were held today, April 25, at 11 a.m. at St. Isidores Catholic Church in Montgomery Center, with Rev. Frank Eksterowicz celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in St. Isidores Cemetery in Montgomery Center.
Visiting hours were held Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.
For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Montgomery Rescue Service, P.O. Box 390, Montgomery Center, Vt. 05471.
JOSEPH J. MORITS JR.
RICHFORD - Joseph J. Morits Jr., age 52, passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2005, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, with his family at his side.
He was born Dec. 30, 1952, in Colchester, Vt., a son of the late Joseph J. Morits Sr. and Joan Mae (Vincelette) Morits.
He was a resident of Richford for the past 15 years and was a former resident of Winooski and Burlington. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp during Vietnam. Following his discharge from the Marines, he entered the Vermont National Guard for several years.
He was employed at A.C. Hathorne’s Roofing Co., Gracie’s Roofing Co. in So. Burlington, Lime Kiln in Winooski, C.C.T.A. Transit in Burlington, Interstate Battery Co., Sweat-Comings Furniture Co. and Filtex Co., both in Richford. He retired in 1999, due to his declining health.
He is survived by: his wife, Brenda (Marie) Morits of Richford; three sons: Joseph J. Morits III of Richford, Bruce Morits of Sheldon, and Forrest Morits of Richford; one daughter, Fawn Marie Morits of Richford; two granddaughters, Krysta and Katlyn; five brothers: Wilfred “Sonny” Morits and his wife Sheila of Williston, Arthur Morits and his wife Maureen of Pensacola, Fla., John Morits and his wife Sue of St. Albans, Paul Morits and his wife Debbie of Bakersfield, and Erwin Morits of Richford; five sisters: Cindy Hance of Franklin, Alberta Gadue and her husband Raymond of Winooski, Joan Gardner of Newport, Susan Lefebvre and her husband Billy of Underhill, and Linda Brunnell and her husband Earl of Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, George and Lloyd Morits
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. Interment will follow in the East Franklin Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.
For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602.
