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Kolona O. “Kony” (Corliss) Zeno
BRISTOL, Vt./FRANKLIN, Va. — Kolona O. “Kony” (Corliss) Zeno, 76, of Franklin, Va., died Nov. 30, 2008, in her sleep. Her husband, Howard R. Zeno, 77, also of Franklin, died four days later on Dec. 4, 2008, also in his sleep.
She was born June 17, 1932, in Bristol, the daughter of Jesse B. and Ollie B. (Brown) Corliss. He was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Lincoln, the son of Fletcher and Rosalie (Stearns) Zeno.
They lived in Vermont until 1980 when they moved to Virginia, where they lived until their deaths. According to family, they loved traveling, dancing, snowmobiling, taking Sunday drives and stopping in on relatives, and playing dominoes with friends, and they were devoted to their church. They were married 58 years.
They are survived by three daughters, Vanetta (Vicky) Darby and husband Keith of North Hero, Valerie Zeno of Salem, Ore., and Wendy Roten of Franklin, Va.; one son, Christopher Zeno of Virginia; 14 grandchildren and their spouses; and 19 great-grandchildren. Also, on his side, two brothers, Kenneth Zeno and wife Gwenyth of Lincoln and Fordyce Zeno of Lincoln; and a sister, Florence (Flossy) Kirby and husband John. Also, on her side, one sister, Delores Howe and husband Bill of Hinesburg; three brothers, Elwin Corliss and wife Cherrill of Oregon, Edward Corliss and wife Kit of Ticonderoga, N.Y., and Delwyn Corliss and wife Beverly of Gainesville, N.Y.; a cousin, Melba Yish of Centerville, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
They were predeceased by their parents; an infant daughter, Pamela Kay; an infant son, Little Howard; and a great-granddaughter. The family would like to say a special thank you to their son-in-law, Jim Roten, for the kindness and care he has shown the couple over the past year-and-a-half.
A memorial service was held in Franklin, where they have resided for 28 years, at the Sedley Baptist Church. They will be interred in Vermont. Graveside services will be held in the spring in Greenwood cemetery in Bristol at a date to be announced.
Contributions in their memory may be made to CareNet, 56 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401, or https://www.carenet
burlington.org/; to the American Heart Association at https://www.americanheart.org; or to His Church Vermont, 1358 Blockhouse Point, North Hero, VT 05474, to promote a Bible college.
Patrick Henry Liberty
CORRECTION — An obituary in the Jan. 8 edition of the Independent for Patrick Henry Liberty, 78, of Westford, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, neglected to mention two of Mr. Liberty’s grandchildren. He was survived by grandson William Liberty of Winooski and granddaughter Christine Liberty of Fair Haven. We regret the error.
Daniel Winn Humphrey
MIDDLEBURY/WEYBRIDGE — Daniel Winn Humphrey, 26, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, surrounded by loved ones.
Dan was born Nov. 26, 1982, in Middlebury, the son of Susan and Gregg Humphrey. He attended Weybridge Elementary School and Middlebury Union High School and graduated from Willamette University in Oregon.
Dan worked for many winters as a snowboard instructor at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl; he also worked at the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op and Weybridge Elementary School. He also taught piano and saxophone to students locally.
About two years ago Dan developed a very rare form of cancer. He tried so hard to stay alive and to relish this gift of life. In July, he married his true love, Natalie Guarin, and in December they went on their honeymoon to St. John.
Dan loved the simple things in life, and he especially loved music. He will be remembered for his indomitable spirit, for being a kind, gentle and caring man who loved to bike, snowboard and play music.
He is survived by his wife Natalie, his parents Susan and Gregg, his brother Andy, his sister-in-law Megan, his nephew Drew and his niece Phoebe, as well as many other dear friends and relatives.
We thank the community for their extraordinary support.
Dan, you opened wide our hearts. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a special music fund will be established in Dan’s honor.
Norbert “Nub” Duclos
MIDDLEBURY — Norbert “Nub” Duclos came to rest peacefully on Jan. 9, 2009.
He was born June 18, 1921, in Lincoln, the son of the late Victor and Maude (Liberty) Duclos. After completing his education at Lincoln Elementary School and Bristol High School, Sgt. Duclos served his country during WWII as a soldier in the U. S. Army 8th Armored Division. His name is listed honorably on the WWII veterans’ memorials in Washington, D.C., and at Veterans Park in Bristol.
Being born the son of a blacksmith, Nub’s exceptional talent for working with metal came to him naturally. One of his favorite pastimes was fashioning anything imaginable from old barn door hinges and horseshoes. His occupations ranged from auto mechanic, truck and heavy equipment operator, professional welder and finally maintenance technician for the Middlebury College Snow Bowl, from which he retired after 17 years.
Nub was a life member of the Middlebury Fire Department after serving for 63 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, American Legion Post 49 and V.F.W. Post 7823, and he was a proud and upstanding board member of the Mahogany Ridge Club.
Nub loved anything outdoors. He was an avid and successful hunter, fisherman and racing fan. He enjoyed camping and snowmobiling and spending time with family and friends.
Nub is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma of Middlebury; his son, John Duclos and wife Joyce and their children, Kristi Lafayette, Kasey Trujillo, Jesse LaFayette and Karly LaFayette; his daughter, Amy Quesnel and her husband Lorenzo and their children Kylie, Kristin and Jed Quesnel, all of Shoreham. Also special to Nub was Joe Ekroos and his wife Beth. Nub also leaves his sister, Beatrice Booth of New London, Conn.; his brother, Ronan Duclos of Shelburne; one brother-in-law; several sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many close friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Paris “Bill” Duclos and Stanton “Sam” Duclos, and his sister, Thelma Sharrow.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury, with the Rev. William Beaudin as Celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Battell Hose Co., care of Middlebury Fire Department, Seymour Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.
Donald “Butch” Shaw
MIDDLEBURY — Donald “Butch” Shaw, 85, a lifelong resident of Middlebury, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation, surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 13, 1923, at the family home in Middlebury, he was the fifth of six children born to Charles J. and Frances (Swenor) Shaw.
He was a graduate of Middlebury High School, where he lettered in three sports and was later inducted into the Middlebury High School Hall of Fame in 1996. He was captain of the hockey team.
He married Jourdaine Severy on April 6, 1946, at St. Mary’s Church in Middlebury.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II and was stationed in the South Pacific.
For over 35 years he was service manager for Brush Motors and later worked at G. Stone Motors until retirement. During retirement he was groundskeeper for the UVM Morgan Horse Farm, Weybridge.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church.
He was a member of the Middlebury Fire Department for 65 years where he was a life member and served as assistant chief from 1962 until his death and as a lieutenant from 1955 to 1956. In addition he was a life member of the Addison County Firefighters Association.
He was first vice commander of the American Legion in 1954 and 1955. He was past president of the Small City Steppers Club.
He was an avid camper and snowmobiler. Butch enjoyed cooking with Nub Duclos for the Middlebury Firemen’s Summer Bazaar and spending time with his family.
Family members include Charles “Butch” Shaw, his wife Mary and their son Dana of Florence; Donna Patterson, her husband Skip and their sons Donald and Richard and his wife Michele of Middlebury; Robert Shaw, his wife Janet and their children, Jessica, Amanda and Ian of Bristol; David Shaw, his wife Wendy and their daughter Danielle of Weybridge; Patrick Shaw, his wife Lisa and their children Ben and Kimberly of Weybridge; two great-grandchildren, Zack and Nick Patterson of Maryland; one sister, Lucy Danyow of Middlebury; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Jourdaine (Severy) Shaw, on Nov. 10, 2004; two brothers, Buster and Lucius Shaw; and two sisters, Helen Shaw and Dorothy Moore.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Middlebury with Rev. Albert “Skip” Baltz as celebrant. Spring burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Harry Severy Scholarship Fund, c/o Battell Hose Co., 5 Seymour St., Middlebury, VT 05753.
To our dad: you have earned your angel wings — wear them with pride in your heart. We will miss you, Dad/Papa. Say hi to Mom for us.
Myron H. Goddard
MIDDLEBURY — Myron H. Goddard, 90, died peacefully at his son’s home in Vermont on Feb. 12, 2009. He was a lifetime resident of Hardwick, Mass., born Oct. 8, 1918, growing up at the family farm on Goddard Road and graduating from Hardwick High School. He played minor league baseball for a time before serving in the U.S. Army from February 1941 until January 1946 with the 55th F.A. Battalion, I Corp, Sixth Army in the Pacific Theater.
Upon returning home he married Edith Dennis of Wheelwright, Mass. To the couple two sons, Dale and Craig, were born.
Myron’s wife, Edith, died in 1982.
He is survived by his two sons, Craig and his wife Tammi, and Dale and his wife Cindy; and by Dale’s four children, Paris and his wife Mira, Pilar, Bow and his wife Shilo, and Tarpon.
For many years Myron has served his town on the planning board, in the historical society and with many community projects. He has truly been one of Hardwick’s “Town Fathers.”
A memorial service will be held in Hardwick in the spring. Donations in Myron’s memory may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753, or the local hospice chapter in your community.
Bernadette (Bedette) Laberge Viens
SOUTH BURLINGTON — Bernadette (Bedette) Laberge Viens, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 28, 2009, with her family and friends by her side. She was born July 24, 1952, and raised in Charlotte, the daughter of Reina Laberge and the late Leo Laberge. She married William Viens Feb. 14, 1976.
Bernadette was office manager for G. Stone Motors in Middlebury for more than 20 years. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles but family was her first priority, especially her daughter Jacqui. Most importantly, she was always there for anyone who needed her.
She is survived by her daughter, Jacquelyn, and her mother, Reina (Aube) Laberge, both of South Burlington; sisters Renette Procopio of Barre, Leona LaBerge of South Burlington, Geralyn (Lynne) Croto and her husband Tom of South Burlington, Viv LaBerge and her husband Timothy Abbott of Canaan, Conn., and Julie Lusignan and her husband Kevin of Milton.
She is also survived by her brothers, Leo LaBerge of Charlotte, Gerard LaBerge and his wife Beth of Cabot, Donald LaBerge and his wife Julie of Montgomery Center, and Marcel LaBerge of Burlington; and many special nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by her father, Leo Laberge, in 1985 and her beloved brother, Roland, in 1991. Special thanks to the team of the ICU at Fletcher Allen Healthcare, especially Carol and Jackie, and Dr. Darryl Arnold, organ procurement coordinator, transplant department.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests, because of her special love of children, donations be made in her memory to the Fletcher Allen Children’s Hospital, Stern Center for Language and Learning, 135 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495, or the American Heart Association Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, March 4, in St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington. Burial will be held later at the convenience of the family. To send online condolences to the family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
Linda Sherman
MONKTON — Linda Sherman of Monkton passed away suddenly on Feb. 26, 2009. Born Sept. 16, 1936, in Punxsutawney, Penn., the daughter of the late Alexander and Virginia Shema, she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Paul Sherman; a daughter, Deborah Sherman of Monkton; a son, Eric Sherman of Granville, N.Y.; her sister-in-law, Rosellen Potter of Acworth, Ga.; nieces and nephews Vic and Tory Werne, Karen Potter and Kip Potter; as well as her longtime friends in New York and Georgia. She was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Potter.
Linda graduated from Granville (N.Y.) High School in 1954 and attended Keuka College in New York state for two years, participating in a work-study program in London, England, during the summer of 1955, with side trips to several European countries. She married Paul Sherman in 1958 and settled in Hudson Falls, N.Y.
A mom and a homemaker, she was also an antique dealer and collector and was well known for her expertise in early American glassware. She continued with this interest after moving to Canton, Ga., in 1990. She and Paul loved attending flea markets, county fairs, historical sites and outdoor events throughout the northern and southern states.
She and Paul moved to Vermont in 2002, where she more recently enjoyed annual outings to the Vermont Mozart Festival. Linda loved animals and they loved her. A dog owner for much of her life, she also enjoyed visiting the animals at the county fairs and was a member and frequent visitor of Zoo Atlanta. Another of Linda’s favorite pastimes was baking, and she is famous among friends and family for the hundreds of dozens of cookies she has bestowed upon them throughout the years. She also enjoyed entering her baked beans and baked goods at the Addison County Fair & Field Days.
Linda’s playful spirit was well apparent in her love for decorating her home for every holiday, special occasions or any occasion at all. Linda will be remembered for her spunky spirit, good humor and wit even through decades of living with the many complications of diabetes. Memories of her generous nature and beautiful smile will be in the hearts of many.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. and a memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. at Sanderson Funeral Home at 117 South Main St. in Middlebury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.
Alice “Gail” Reed
BRANDON — Alice “Gail” Reed, 73, died Monday evening, March 2, 2009, at her home in Brandon.
She was born in Flushing, N.Y., on Sept. 30, 1935, the daughter of Dr. Arthur J. and Alice (Slater) Dick.
She received her early education in Flushing, N.Y., schools and graduated from Brandon High School in 1953, after moving to Vermont in her senior year. She continued her education at the University of Vermont where she was an active member of Tri Delta Sorority. Dance, encouraged by her mother, was a passion of her youth and she made her debut at Carnegie Hall at the age of three.
On June 16, 1956, she married Donald Smith Reed in Brandon. His naval career took them to Rhode Island, New York and California and finally back to Brandon, where they made their home. He died June 13, 1991.
She worked as a medical billing clerk for her father, Dr. Arthur Dick and her brother, Dr. John Dick. She spent many years as a card designer for Crockett Card Company and as a local artisan. She also worked in the local schools as a substitute art teacher and volunteer.
She was an enthusiastic member of her community, being active in the garden club, Monday Club, Brandon Historical Society and in many volunteer organizations. Her family says she enjoyed the arts, her garden, reading, sailing and spending as much time as possible on her beloved Lake Dunmore. But most of all, she enjoyed her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Donald M. Reed and his wife Sue of Jeffersonville; her daughters, Alison Palmer of Brandon, Elizabeth Terwilliger of Biddeford, Maine, and Margaret G. Reimers and her husband Gary of San Francisco, Calif.; her brothers, John Dick and his wife Kathy of Salisbury and William “Bill” Dick and his wife Kathie of Brandon; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of her life to be held Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at the Brandon Inn in Brandon, followed by continued fellowship and remembrance until 4 p.m.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory, to the Brandon Free Public Library, 2 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT 05733, or the Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.
Jane Coburn McEvilla
AMITYVILLE, N.Y./VERG-ENNES — Jane Coburn McEvilla passed away peacefully at her home in Vergennes on Feb. 26, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Amityville, N.Y., on Dec. 26, 1942. She attended St. Martin of Tours School and Park Avenue schools. She graduated from Queen of the Rosary High School in 1961. She was a member of the Amityville High School summer band and an adopted member of the Amityville High School sorority, Delta Phi Sigma.
Jane worked for many years for IBM, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church of Vergennes and the American Legion Post 14 Auxiliary. She was founding member of the local Red Hat Society chapter, “The Lollipops.” Jane enjoyed sharing her creativity through her painted glassware.
She is survived by her husband James McEvilla of Vergennes; her siblings, Roe Coburn of Frankfurt, Germany, Tom Coburn and his wife Jackie of Shelburne, and Carol Coburn of Santa Barbara, Calif.; her daughters, Dianne Zirk and fiancé Dave Quattrocci of Ferrisburgh, Tricia LaFountain of Vergennes, and Tara Burgess and her husband Lukas of Bristol; her stepchildren, Gary McEvilla of Florida, Janthoni Chase and her husband Craig of Vergennes, Jodi Barrows and her husband Steve of Moriah, N.Y., Jayne Airoldi and her husband Dan of Essex, and Greg McEvilla and his wife Amy of Port Henry, N.Y.
The children who knew her as Grammie Jane will miss her. They are: Heather, Sara, Matthew, Daniel, Josh, Luke, Elisabeth, Betsey, Lynsey, Amy, Christopher, John, James, Elizabeth, Amanda, Nathan, Justin, Emily, Miles and Nora. She also is survived by six great-grandchildren.
Her family and friends will truly miss her fun-loving personality and her unique gift of finding joy in all she did. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or 388-7259.
