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JACK GANIN
ALBURG, Vt. / FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Jack Ganin, 85, died on May 2, 2005, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. following a stroke.
Jack was born in the Bronx, N.Y., the eldest of three sons. At around the age of nine, Jack began working at his father’s tire business. Through his determination, tireless work that spanned nearly 60 years and savvy investing, Jack took a small mom and pop organization and transformed Ganin Tire into a large and successful business.
Jack joined the U. S. Navy during World War II. He served as Boatsmate 1st Class, piloting and landing aircraft in the Pacific theater. Jack believed in democracy and the preservation of the Constitution of the United States. In 1980, Jack met Barbara, the love of his life. Together they lived the life that both of them wanted and deserved: traveling, relaxing together, spending time with family. Jack’s love for his wife Barbara was real and genuine. He relied upon her and treasured her. Barb always said “Jack was one of the good guys” and misses him deeply. Jack never differentiated between family and his extended family through Barbara. He loved all of his children and grandchildren equally. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; his children, Howard and wife Marcia, Abby and husband Abe, Debbie, and Pam and husband Tommy; 13 grandchildren, Marissa and husband Amichai, Andrew, Shari, Christopher, Megan and husband David, Ian, Simon, Erin, Keren, Jaclyn, David, Chelsea and Lucy; and three great-grandchildren: Nachie, Levi, and Chava.
He was predeceased by his parents, Morris and Fanny Albert; and his brothers, Sol and Jerry.
Jack was admired for his sharp mind, loving heart, determination, thirst for knowledge and easy going manner. He lived a rich life and was able to achieve everything he really wanted to do. Jack is certainly a treasure lost, but he will not be forgotten.
Graveside funeral services and interment with full military honors will be held Friday, May 6, 2005, at 1 p.m. from the Ganin Family lot in Jerusalem Cemetery, Lakeview Drive, North Hero. Rabbi James S. Glazier of Temple Sinai Reformed Jewish Congregation will officiate.
A reception for family and friends will follow the services at the Shore Acres Inn and Restaurant, US Route 2, North Hero. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, on Thursday evening, May 5, 2005, from 7 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Democratic National Committee.
LILLIAN M. (TOUCHETTE) PUDVAH THOMAS
ENOSBURG FALLS - Lillian M. (Touchette) Pudvah Thomas, age 91, passed away Tuesday morning, May 3, 2005, at Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. She was born in Montgomery Center, Jan. 21, 1914, the daughter of the late Homer and Anna (Richards) Touchette.
She was a resident of Enosburg Falls since 1975 and was a former resident of East Berkshire and Montgomery Center. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Enosburg Falls. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cooking and making afghans for her family and especially for her grandchildren.
She is survived by three sons and their wives: Robert and Barbara Pudvah of Tucson, Ariz., and their children Lyn White, Lisa and Ann Pudvah; Hibbard and Betty Pudvah of Swanton, and their children Sally Sweeney and her husband Elwin, Wayne, Randy, Denise Pudvah and David Pudvah and his partner Steve; Larry and Naomi Pudvah of Tucson, Ariz., and his children, Susan Ferland and Betsy Smith; seven great-grandchildren, Nicole, Christopher, Jonathan, Caitlin, Michael, Joshua and Peter; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Emile Pudvah on Jan. 30, 1971, they were married June 20, 1930; her second husband, Orland Thomas on April 16, 1978, they were married Feb. 12, 1972; her siblings, David, John, Allen, Raymond Touchette, Erma Lumbra, Marion Blouin, twins Lawrence and Laura Touchette, and Richard Touchette.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Enosburg Falls with Rev. Benedict Kiely celebrating the mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Isidore's Cemetery in Montgomery Center.
Visiting hours will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.
A time of visitation will also be held at the funeral home from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. on Saturday prior to the funeral.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to Franklin County Rehab Center - Lyceum Fund, 110 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans, Vt., or to the Enosburg Ambulance Service, 83 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, Vt. 05450, or have a Mass said in memory of Lillian.
Condolences may be sent to the family online through www.spearsfuneralhome.com
Lillian’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Franklin County Rehab Center, Dr. Frank Zsoldos, Dr. Christian Thomas and also to Sally Sweeney for the extraordinary care and compassion given to Lillian during her illness.
DAWN MARIE KITTREDGE
Dawn “Dee” Kittredge was born on April 8, 1964, at Meriden, Conn. to Harold and Donna Gowing Kittredge. She grew up in Meriden and was raised in the Baptist church. She graduated from Meriden High School in 1983 and then attended Vermont Community College for two years, studying photography.
She moved to Vermont in 1990. She went back to Vermont Community College and then designed web pages and was a caregiver for disabled adults around St. Albans Town in Vermont. She moved to Slayton, Minn. in 2003 and worked at several health care facilities in the area and most recently worked at HSI in Worthington.
Dawn passed away on April 27, 2005, as a result of a car accident. She was 41 years-old. Dawn enjoyed photography, liked Ozzy Osborne and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her two sons, Daniel Kittredge and his fiancé Jackie Polzine of Worthington, and David Kittredge of Slayton; her fiancé Jody Onken of Slayton, whom she was planning to marry on Sept. 17, 2005; her mother Donna and her husband Richard Jewell of St. Albans, Vt.; and two brothers, Roger Kittredge of Newport, Vt., and Harold Kittredge and his fiancé Donna Gabree of Alburg, Vt. She is preceded in death by her father and grandparents.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Avoca, Minn. on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Gloria Anderson officiating. The organist is Sherri Isder. Interment will be in St. Albans Town, Vt. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Church in Avoca.
Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton is in charge of arrangements.
VERA F. BOULIEAU
ENOSBURG FALLS - Vera F. Boulieau, age 97, passed away Sunday evening, May 1, 2005, at the Franklin County Rehab Facility in St. Albans.
She was born Aug. 21, 1907, in Wilmington, Mass., the daughter of the late Harry and Charlotte (Page) Wilcomb.
She was a resident of Enosburg Falls since 1973 and was a former resident of Ohio. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 42 of Enosburg Falls, the former Tyler Branch Grange, and the Enosburg Senior Citizens - Young at Heart Club.
She is survived by three daughters, Irene Newcomb of Enosburg Falls, Eleanor Willette of Epsom, N.H., and Barbara Perry of Pittsfield, N.H.; 28 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward Boulieau; two sons, Robert and Bernard Smith; her grandchildren, Cathy Willette, Donna and John Royea, Diane and Michael Perry, and Donna Smith; and seven brothers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, May 5, 2005, at 2 at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Rev. Benedict Kiely officiating. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to Franklin County Rehab Facility, Lyceum Fund, 110 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
BARBARA SCHOFIELD DEWSNAP
DRESDEN, Maine - Barbara S. Dewsnap, 79, died Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Mid-Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine following a brief illness.
She was born in St. Albans, Vt. on May 2, 1925, the daughter of Frank E. Schofield and Florence I. (Northup) Schofield. She attended St. Albans schools and graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1943. After graduation she was employed by the Derringer Company and the St. Albans City Clerk's office.
On Aug. 18, 1957, she married Arthur F. Dewsnap Jr., of Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Holliston, Mass. where she lived until her family relocated to Dresden, Maine in 1969.
After raising three sons, Barbara returned to work and was employed as an office manager at Merrill Memorial Manor in Gardiner and Colonial House in Waterville until her retirement in 1990.
Barbara's quiet strength and deep commitment to her family were evident to all who came to know her. She was an avid reader who had a true appreciation for life. Her close relationship with her sons brought her happiness and well-being throughout her life's journey.
She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur F. Dewsnap Jr. in May 2003 and her son, Stephen N. Dewsnap in October 1984. Barbara is survived by two sons, Stanley S. Dewsnap and his wife Debra of Wiscasset, and Arthur F. (Rusty) Dewsnap III and his wife Tina of Dresden; three granddaughters, Meri Page, Amelia Dewsnap, and Melissa Dewsnap; and step-grandson Gregory Plourde.
At the family's request, the memorial service will be private.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, Maine 04357.
PATRICIA A. DEAN
ST. ALBANS - Patricia A. Dean, 66, a longtime area resident, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 2, 2005, at the Northwestern Medical Center. She was born in Camden, N.J. on July 13, 1938, the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret (Poore) Garwood.
Survivors include her husband, Donald R. Dean Sr., of St. Albans, their son, Donald R. Dean Jr. and his wife, Allison W. of Georgia, and their daughter, Diana Dean Ewell and her husband, David C. of Essex; their five grandchildren, Alexander Garwood Dean, Owen Wood Dean, Madeline Elizabeth Dean, Ryan David Ewell, and Miles Dean Ewell; her sister, Barbara Schaller and her husband, John, of Sicklerville, N.J.; her brother, Robert Garwood of Hilltop, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
Patricia and Donald were lifelong companions and best friends throughout 46 years of marriage. Enduring the challenges of Donald's military service early in their marriage, they built a strong foundation upon which their love for each other blossomed. Patricia's boundless love for her husband overflowed to all those who's lives she touched. Her children, grandchildren and friends have lost a powerful force for love and joy in their lives. Patricia, more than anyone, could take a common event and find the beauty and purpose in it. Her enthusiasm was truly contagious and would carry along those in her presence to a better, happier place.
Patricia and Donald came here as an Air Force family, with two children, Diana and Don Jr., and were assigned to the Air Force station on the St. Albans Hill. While creating and nurturing a strong family, Patricia still felt the calling to enrich the lives of her community through the gift of her time and talents.
The following organizations have benefited from her participation and at times her leadership:
She was president of the Air Force Wives' Club, on the City Recreation Committee as finance chair, served on the St. Albans City School Board, the Franklin Grand Isle Mental Health Board for six years as finance chair, the Vermont Federal Advisory Board, the Liturgy Commission and a choir member at St. Mary's Church, incorporator for the Northwestern Medical Center, Community State Chairman for the Catholic Daughters, member of the Champlain Chorus, chair of the Franklin County Business and Professional Women's Club Civic Participation, Public Relations, Membership and Program Committees, along with being second and first vice-president for the B.P.W. She was also historian for the Green Mountain Post 1 American Legion Auxiliary.
This past October, Patricia was honored by Bishop Angell and the Diocesan Commission on Women for her ministries in the Vermont Catholic Church with an award titled "The salt of the earth and the light of the world."
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2005, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Reverend Leonidas B. Laroche celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in the family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery.
A celebration of Pat's life will be held in St. Mary's Parish Center following the funeral mass. Pat's family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
HELEN E. SANBORN
ST. ALBANS / LYNDEN, Wash. -- Mrs. Helen E. Sanborn, 95, a former longtime resident of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday evening, Jan. 1, 2005, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden following a lengthy illness. She was born in St. Albans on Dec. 27, 1909, the daughter of the late Frederick R. and Rilla (Weston) Nason. She was the widow of Harley E. Sanborn who died on July 11, 1943.
Helen was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in St. Albans. For many years she was a caretaker of girls at the former Warner Home, after which she was employed at the JC Penney store and Ann's Bake Shop.
Survivors include a son, Harley Leland Sanborn of Lynden, Wash.; four granddaughters: Virginia Yepez of Keller, Texas, Sandra Place of Windsor, Vt., Sheila Arnot of Eastanollee, Ga., and Colleen Gordon of Piscataway, N.J.; a grandson, Gary Sanborn of South Boundbrook, N.J.; very close friends Malcolm and Louise Bevins of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Harley, she was predeceased by a son, Fred Nason Sanborn in 1968; a sister, Doris N. Montague; and two half-brothers, Ralph Williams and Elmer Williams.
Graveside funeral services and interment will be Saturday, May 7, 2005, at noon in the Fairfax Plains Cemetery with the Reverend Herman Benjamin, Pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church officiating.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the memorial fund at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
The Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
ROBERT L. HEALD
ST. ALBANS BAY -- Robert L. Heald, 91, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Haven Health Center with his family at his side following a brief illness. He was born in St. Albans on Nov. 17, 1913, the son of the late Winslow D. and Lottie (Bliss) Heald. On April 13, 1941, he was married to the former Mildred L. Roby, who predeceased him on March 29, 1994.
For many years, Bob owned and operated the "Dairy Bar" on South Main Street, the "Green Door" Restaurant in Georgia, and "Bob's Lunch" on North Main Street. He also was employed for a time at the Central Vermont Railway. His memberships include: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, the Phi Alpha Class of the Church, Franklin Lodge 4, F&AM, St. Albans Lodge 1566, B.P.O.E, the Owl Club, McDonald's Coffee Club, and St. Albans Senior Center. His many hobbies were collecting and selling antiques, exhibiting antiques and memorabilia at the Maple Festival and various "flea markets, " and working at Owl Club Bingo. Bob also was a bird fancier raising many exotic and unusual species of birds.
Survivors include his children: Roberta and Lester Schmidlen of St. Albans, James and Diane Heald of Essex Center, Kathy and Paul Gagne of Randolph, and Debbie and Howard Bushey of St. Albans; 10 grandchildren: Robert Schmidlen and his wife, Julie, Laurie Scott and her husband, John, Joseph Schmidlen, Deann Bartemy, Eric Bartemy, Jodi Bushey, Adam Bushey and his wife, Lisa, Dallas Bushey, Theresa White and her husband, Henry, and Tammy Benoit and her husband, Brian; 14 great-grandchildren: Zane, Emalee, Andrew, Alana, Audrey, Mikayla, Zebbeant, Shawn, Colby, Allie, Zuri, Macie, Destiny and Mary; a sister-in-law, Eleanor B. Heald of Richford; a special friend and companion, Arcella H. Bessette of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Mildred, he was predeceased by eight brothers and two sisters: Herman C. Heald, George B. Heald, Frederick A. Heald, Adelbert W. Heald, Everett L. Heald, Raymond W. Heald, Alan W. Heald, C. Paige Heald, Winifred H. Robistow, and Evelyn H. Wright.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's United Methodist Church with the Reverend Herman Benjamin officiating. Interment will be in the family lot at St. Albans Bay Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorials to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
FRANCES REILLY KING BROW
ALBURG / WILLISTON -- Frances Reilly King Brow, 87, a lifelong resident of Alburg, passed away late Thursday evening, April 28, 2005, in the Vermont Respite House in Williston.
Frances was born in Alburg on Dec. 20, 1917, the daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Florence (Flynn) Reilly. She attended elementary school in Alburg, Academy of the Holy Name in Albany, N.Y., College of New Rochelle and graduated from Burlington Business College.
Frances was first employed in the administrative office of the Works Progress Administration in Montpelier, and then held a Civil Service appointment as secretary to the Quartermaster at the former Fort Ethan Allen Military Base. She married Robert C. King of Alburg in 1942. After his death in 1945, she was employed by the Chittenden Bank of Swanton. In 1947, she returned to Alburg and was employed by the T. Dwight Lyman Insurance Agency for four years, before rejoining the Chittenden in Alburg, where she retired in 1982 after 30 years of service. In 1971 Frances married Milton L. Brow of Alburg, where they resided until his death in 2001.
In addition to her parents Frances was also predeceased by a brother Bill.
Frances is survived by her son, George E. King II and his wife, Louise, of St. Albans; daughter, Sally Nadeau and her husband, Andre, of Essex Junction, and a stepdaughter, Marcia Brow Ladue, and her husband, Robert, of Westerville, Ohio. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Matthew K. Nadeau and his wife, Renee, of Johnson, Robert E. King and his wife, Melissa, of Fairfax, Andrea Nadeau Manning and her husband, Kevin, of Saco, Maine, John L. King of St. Albans, Troy R. Nadeau of Fort Drum, N.Y., Megan A. Ladue and Patrick L. Ladue of Westerville, Ohio; and one brother, Larry Reilly and his wife, Connie, of Barre; as well as six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the Visiting Nurse Association, Vermont Respite House, and all friends and neighbors who gave time, love and support in the past few months.
A Liturgy of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated from St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Church, will be scheduled and announced at a later date. Interment will take place in St. Amadeus Cemetery.
Gifts in France’s memory may be made to St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Church, in care of, Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE, Main Street, Alburg 05440, or to the Alburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue, P.O. Box 223, Alburg 05440.
