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Elizabeth (Betty) Booska, 86
BRISTOL - Elizabeth (Betty) Booska, 86, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, in Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 15, 1917, in Bristol, Conn., the daughter of Albert and Nora (O'Gorman) Bachman. She attended school in Bristol, Conn. She married Norton Booska in June 1944 and moved from the Bristol in Connecticut to the Bristol in Vermont. Mr. Booska died on March 3, 1997.
She was employed at Van Raalte Co. and Simmonds Precision.
Family members remember her as a wonderful mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
She is survived by two sons, Norman Booska of Bristol and James Booska and his wife, Terry; a daughter, Michelle Moye, and her husband, Tim, all of New Haven; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a sister, Anne Norton of Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Joe, and by three brothers and a sister.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday morning at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph cemetery in Bristol. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.
Virginia Alice Cunningham, 89
BRANDON - Virginia Alice Cunningham, 89, died on March 29, 2004. She was born Sept. 3, 1914 in Detroit, Mich., and grew up there. She was offered a scholarship to the University of Detroit upon graduation from high school, but was unable to accept it due to the severe economic situation of her family during the depression years.
She eloped with her childhood sweetheart, Robert Malvon Boyd, in 1936. In the 1940s and 1950s, she worked as her husband's office manager when he went into business as an electrical contractor, while raising two daughters and managing her household. She was a charter member of the Lola Valley (Mich.) Business and Professional Women's Club. Her husband died in 1959.
She was married to John Cunningham from 1969 until 1983. She moved to Lexington, Ky., near her daughter Sally, in 1983, and then relocated to Pittsford, near her daughter Linda in 1988. She lived in Brandon for the last years of her life.
After leaving the workforce, she remained active doing volunteer work, traveling and enjoying her family and friends. She loved eating out, wearing colorful clothes, dancing and staying abreast of current events.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Bill Worrall of Bradenton, Fla., and her daughter Linda Sommerville and son-in-law Jay Knable of Brandon, as well as three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, Robert Boyd, she was predeceased by her sister, Frances Luedtke.
A simple service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 3, at 2 p.m. at The Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Kathleen Bevan, pastor of The Brandon United Methodist Church, will officiate.
Friends may pay their respects to the family on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial gifts may be made to The Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging, East Ridge Professional Bldg, 1085 Rte 4 East, Unit 2-B, Rutland, VT 05701, or to the Brandon Thrift Shop, 41 Center St., Brandon, VT 05733.
Orville A. "Fuzzy" Hemingway, 43
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Orville A. "Fuzzy" Hemingway, 43, of Mooers, N.Y., died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.
He was born Feb. 4, 1961, in Plattsburgh, the son of Leeward and Genevieve (Mattot) Hemingway.
He was a fan of NASCAR racing, and loved hunting and cars.
He is survived by his mother, Genevieve; his wife, Janet; two sons, Jamie Hemingway and his wife, Christina, of Peru, N.Y., and John Hemingway and his friend, Tanya Witowski, of Mooers; a daughter, Pamela, and her husband, Donn LaPlant, of Mooers; four brothers, Gerald Hemingway of Plattsburgh, Richard and Shirley Hemingway of Plattsburgh, David and Barbara Hemingway of Mooers, and Chester and Danielle Hemingway of Vergennes, Vt.; nine sisters, Theresa and William Seaver of Point au Roche, Carolyn Hemingway of Plattsburgh, Linda and Mike Croft of Texas; Barbara and Norman Hoover of Champlain, Debra and Samuel Duval of Peru, Kathy and Marshall LaPier of Schuyler Falls, Juanita Duprey of Champlain, Robin and Kenneth Collins of Plattsburgh; five grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Cindy Hemingway of Keeseville and Dana Nichols of Champlain; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, Leeward Hemingway Sr., and his brother, Leeward Hemingway Jr.
A funeral mass was held Wednesday at St. Mary's Church in Champlain, N.Y.
Eugene F. Tanner Sr., 70
VERGENNES - Eugene F. Tanner Sr., 70, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1933, in Sutton, Quebec, the son of Herbert and Frances (Frechette) Tanner.
He owned and operated Eugene Tanner and Co. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and lawn sale enthusiast, and he was fond of his dog, Jake.
He is survived by his wife, Carol (Daniels) Tanner of Vergennes; seven children, Patty Speth and her companion, Mike, of Massachusetts, Jeff Tanner and his companion, Etta, of Ferrisburgh, Kelly Tanner and her companion, Jim, of New Hampshire, Mike Tanner and his companion, Jackie, of Maine, Karen Norton and her husband, Kevin, of Bristol, Eugene Tanner Jr. of Rutland and Jason Tanner of Vergennes; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Chestine Gerrow of Swanton; two brothers, Richard Tanner of Fairfield and Carlton Tanner of Enosburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in Vergennes. Interment will be in Prospect cemetery in Vergennes. Contributions may be made to the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Vergennes, VT 05491.
Robert W. Looby, 77
Shelburne - Lt. Col. Robert W. Looby, United States Army (Retired), died on July 28, 2004, at Respite House in Williston, at age 77, after a battle with lung cancer.
He was born in Altona, N.Y., on Oct. 19, 1926. The son of Bernard C. Looby and Marguerite (Blair) Looby, he moved to Vergennes when he was 5 years old. He graduated from Vergennes Union High School and the University of Vermont.
He served 30 years active duty in the U.S. Army, seeing service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was an Airborne Army Ranger, serving in the 101st Screaming Eagles. He received numerous awards and medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star (the equivalent of the French Croix de Guerre), the Soldier's Medal for Heroism in saving the life of a soldier under his command, the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge for closing with, destroying the enemy, seizing and holding terrain. He retired in 1972.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Yolanda (Franco) Looby, in 1972, and a son, John, in 1999. He married, Audrey (Tucker) Looby in 1973.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey; five children, Bernard of Burlington, Phyllis of Key West, Fla., Robert II of Starksboro, Elizabeth Barrett and her husband, James, of Blarney, Ireland, and Thomas of Los Angeles; four grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Kelly. Also surviving are a sister, Catherine Audette and her husband, Roger, of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; a brother, Clement, and his wife, Nancy, of Burlington; a sister, Helen Ann Sheehan, and her husband, John, of Charlotte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m., at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Vergennes. Interment will immediately follow at Prospect cemetery. A reception for friends and family will follow at Saint Peter's Parish Hall.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice, or to Respite House.
Marylyn Humphrey
MIDDLEBURY - Marylyn Shoup Humphrey, 62, died on March 8, 2000, at Fletcher Allen Health Center in Burlington, surrounded by her family, after a long illness.
She was born May 23, 1937, in Logansport, Ind., the daughter of Raleigh and Mary (Potnick) Shoup. She later earned degrees from Central Methodist College and Southern Connecticut State College.
A former teacher of Spanish and special education, she most recently owned and operated Mopsy's Services, specializing in cleaning, pet sitting and elderly care. She also volunteered at Neat Repeats.
Although a resident Mid-dlebury for only six years since moving from Guilford, Conn., she made many lasting friendships. She enjoyed music, and believed in a life of simplicity and love.
She is survived by her sons, Todd and his partner, Robert, of Dunellen, N.J., and Jay and his wife, Yvonne, of Ozark, Mo; and her brothers, Don Shoup and his wife, Sharon, of Wellsville, Mo.; and Robert Shoup and his wife, Peggy, of Dubuque, Iowa. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Bingham Hum-phrey, in 1997.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6 Cross St., Middlebury.
Donations may be made in her memory to the CVUUS Singers, 6 Cross St., Middlebury, Vt. 05753.
David MacKenzie
MIDDLEBURY - David L. MacKenzie, 79, died March 6, 2000, at his home in Middlebury. He was born in Stoneham, Mass., on Sept. 11, 1920, the son of John and Mabel (Olsen) MacKenzie.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, having served during World War II. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northeastern University and a master's in educational administration from the University of Connecticut.
He was an assistant supervisor of schools in Billerica, Mass., and in Coventry, Conn., as well as the administrator of the Volkswagen Institute and personnel manager of Volkswagen Northeast in Wilmington, Mass.
He and his family moved to Vermont in 1972, when he became assistant superintendent of schools in Middlebury.
He was a lifelong sports enthusiast and an avid golfer.
He is survived by Hazel, his wife of 58 years; their daughter, Karen and her husband, Bruce MacInnis, of Salisbury, Mass.; and a grandson; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private burial in Annisquam Village, Mass., is planned.
Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Pauline Colvin
BRANDON - Pauline Angie Colvin, 63, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at her home in Brandon.
She was born in Cambridge, N.Y., on June 14, 1936. She was the daughter of Henry and Edna (Smith) Williams. She received her early education in local Cambridge, N.Y., schools.
On Oct. 11, 1956, she married Milton Donald Colvin in Schuylerville, N.Y.
She was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed reading and cooking.
Surviving are her husband, Milton Donald Colvin, of Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury; two sons, Donald Henry Colvin of Illinois and James Edward Colvin of Fair Haven; 4 daughters, Harriett Taylor, Mary Colvin and Janice Colvin, all of Brandon, and Janet Knapp of Hudson Falls, N.Y.; and one sister, Linda Robins of Fort Edward, N.Y. Also surviving are 21 grand-children.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Edna Wright, in 1996.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday in Brandon. A private graveside committal followed in Pine Hill cemetery in Brandon.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Vermont Heart Association, 12 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495.
Edwin Lewis
BRANDON - Edwin Webster Lewis, 89, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at his home in Brandon.
He was born in Brandon on Jan. 21, 1911. He was the son of Edwin N. and Annie (Webster) Lewis. He received his education in Brandon schools and afterwards attended college in Philadelphia, Pa.
He had worked for 14 years as head clerk at the Brandon Inn. In 1934 he married Gertrude M. Kirby. She died in 1978.
He began a career with John Hancock Insurance Co. in 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Brandon and resumed his position with John Hancock. He retired as an agent in 1976 after 33 years of service, and moved to Ft. Pierce, Fla.
He returned to Brandon in 1990 and part-time employment at Miller and Ketcham Funeral Home for several years.
He was past president of the Rutland Association of Life Underwriters, a member and past commander of Brandon American Legion Post 55, and a member of Vermont State Association of Life Underwriters.
He belonged to St. Paul's Masonic Lodge 25 F&AM Farmer's Chapter and Farmer's Council and Middlebury Com-mandery. He was a member of Cairo Shrine Temple in Rutland. He also was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Rutland and of the Rutland Elks Club. He belonged to the Brandon Congre-gational Church.
Surviving are his wife, Lorraine F. deLancey of Brandon, whom he married Dec. 23, 1978; one son, Edwin K. Lewis of Rutland; daughter, Lynne Shea of Calhan, Colorado; one sister, Mattie L. Hunt of Cortland, N.Y.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral service was held on Monday at the Brandon Congre-gational Church.
A private burial followed in Pine Hill cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, Vt. 05733.
