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Elaine A. Eramo
WILMINGTON - Elaine Eramo, 76, formerly of Wilmington, and most recently a resident of Crescent Manor Nursing Home in Bennington, died peacefully Tuesday, June 17, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington after a series of illnesses.
Ms. Eramo was born in New York City on July 23, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline (Bosco) Eramo. She lived in Wilmington for many years, was captivated by the town and its people, and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington.
She possessed a lively imagination; enjoyed storytelling, crafts and crocheting; and delighted in making blankets for her aide’s children. Ms. Eramo cherished her friendships and never missed an opportunity to mark an occasion with a card or thoughtful word. She looked forward to holidays, with May Day being her favorite. She will be missed by those who cared for her.
Ms. Eramo is survived by her beloved yorkie, Heather, who is lovingly cared for by Alice and Charles Richter.
She was predeceased by companions Dorothy C. Torantola and Marie L. Perilli who died in 1994.
A Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 25, at 10 am, at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington. Interment will follow in Riverview cemetery. There are no calling hours.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Windham County Humane Society, c/o Covey & Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363.
Gary Fowler
BRATTLEBORO - Gary Warren Fowler, 53, a resident of Happy Haven Road in Wilmington, died Friday, June 27, at Eden Park Nursing Home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Fowler was born in Red Bank, NJ, on July 1,1954, the son of the late Dr. Warren D. and Jean (Hazard) Fowler. He was a graduate of Moore Hall in Abington, CT, and Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ. He married the former Joanne DelMaster in Spring Lake, NJ, on May 10,1975.
They resided in Fairhaven, NJ, prior to relocating to Wilmington in October, 1998.
While living in New Jersey he owned and operated Fowler’s Corner Store in Little Silver. Upon moving to Vermont he worked as the advertising sales manager for The Vermont Observer and Southern Vermont Adventures Magazine.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, past president of Our Lady of Fatima Council of the Knights of Columbus, past president of the Whitingham-Halifax Lions Club, a member of the Now and Then Automobile Club, Little Silver (NJ) Chamber of Commerce, and Mount Snow Chamber of Commerce marketing committee. He was the guitarist for Our Lady of Fatima music group and a member of the Deerfield Valley Troop Support Group.
He loved classic cars and will be remembered for driving around in his 1957 Oldsmobile Rocket.
Mr. Fowler leaves his wife Joanne Fowler, of Wilmington; two sons, USAF Airman 1st class Timothy G. Fowler, and his fiancée Laura A. Osborne, of Burlington, MA, and United States Navy 1st class Petty Officer Brian J. Fowler, and wife Amy, of Bardstown, KY; a granddaughter, Arianna; a step-grandson, Jaycob; a brother Craig, and his wife Janet Fowler, of Buckeye, AZ; a sister, Janis Fowler, and her husband, Marshall Bienstock, of Farmingdale, NJ; a mother-in-law, Joan DelMaster, of Wilmington; a sister-in-law, Jane, and her husband, Earl Babb, of Medford Lakes, NJ; brothers-in-law, Joseph R. DelMaster Jr., and his wife Joan, of Fortmill, SC, and Robert D. DelMaster, and his wife Lorraine, of San Diego, CA; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his father-in-law, Joseph R. DelMaster, with whom he was very close.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Tuesday, July 1. A private burial was held in Riverview cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to either Lions Club International or the Brattleboro Area Hospice in care of the Covey & Allen Funeral Home, P.O Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
Waltraut Witte
LEICESTER, NC - Waltraut Witte, 89, died peacefully in the loving care of her daughter Gerlinde’s home in Leicester, on Tuesday, June 24. She was predeceased by her husband Herman Witte, daughter Ute, and brother Elmar Landt.
She is loved and will be missed by her sister Gislinde Woywod and all her relatives in Germany; her son, Trautman Witte, and his wife Valerie , of Denver, CO; daughter Gerlinde Lutz, and her husband Carl, of Leicester, NC, her seven grandchildren: Regina, Heather, Rudolph, Benita, Michelle, Christopher, and Amanda; as well as her four great-grandchildren: Katie, Calvin, Isabel, and Silas.
Mrs. Witte was born on May 10, 1919, in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Dr. Maximillian and Victoria Lapp and the granddaughter of her beloved Oma Scherf. She immigrated to the United States in 1947 and proceeded to build her home and raise her family in Hawthorne, NJ. She was an active member of her beloved St. Anthony’s Church and served as president of the National Council of Catholic Women. She spent many hours organizing food drives and sending care packages to the hungry and needy in the world.
While raising her children she returned to school, received a bachelor of arts in foreign languages from Montclair State College New Jersey, graduating magna cum laude. Later, she received her master’s degree in German and Spanish from Middlebury College, in Vermont, graduating summa cum laude. She put her studies to good use teaching these languages to the students of Bennington High School.
She spent her retirement with Herman on their farm in West Halifax, and was an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, in Wilmington, VT, and the West Halifax Historical Society. She had a passion for traveling the world, driving spiffy cars, and donating to good causes.
A celebration of her life will be held with family and friends at a future date in Vermont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Carepartner Hospice, P.O. Box 5779, Asheville, NC, 28813 (this organization made her last days a wonderful experience for the whole family), the Jacksonville Senior Citizen lunch program, or the Wilmington MOOver.
Henry Clay Bate
BENNINGTON - Henry Clay Bate, a resident of Old Ark Road in Wilmington, died on July 4. He was 79 years old.
Mr. Bate was born in New York City on January 3, 1929, the oldest son of Henry Clay and Geneve Cole Bate, part of an old American family extending back to colonial times, and including ancestors General Thomas Sumter of Revolutionary War fame, General William Brimage Bate, a post Civil War governor and later Senator of Tennessee, and Dr. Humphrey Bate, an early country music star and founding father of the Grand Ole Opry.
Mr. Bate spent his youth in Rye, NY, graduating from the town’s high school in 1946. From an early age, he demonstrated an extraordinary talent in the performing arts. He was celebrated for his acting roles in many local theater productions, and was a skilled jazz musician, playing the trumpet professionally from his early teens. It was in Rye that Mr. Bate also began his lifelong passion for the sea.
He attended Tufts University on an NROTC scholarship, where he continued to perform in the school’s productions. After graduating in 1950 with a degree in drama, he joined the Navy, where he served in the Korean War and attained the rank of lieutenant jg. Following the war, he pursued a master’s degree in drama at Stanford University.
Mr. Bate began his career as an actor on the West Coast, where he played lead roles at the Wharf Theater in Monterey, CA. He then moved to New York, where he performed Off-Broadway, as well as in television and radio. In 1959 he became a television director and producer in the early days of the advertising industry. His skill in the new field was quickly acknowledged with his earliest commercials winning CLIO awards from the New York Directors Guild, and international honors at the Cannes, Venice and Irish Film Festivals.
During most of his career in New York, Mr. Bate and his family lived in Riverside. He was an avid sailor and developed a keen interest in skiing.
Attracted by the beauty of Vermont, he purchased a home in Wilmington in 1969. Mr. Bate continued to work in advertising until 1990 when he left to follow his other life’s passion, embarking on a second career as a licensed sea captain. During this time, he lived aboard his sailboat, Halcyon, splitting time between the Connecticut coast and Miami Beach, with frequent visits to his house in Vermont.
After moving full time to Wilmington in 1993, Mr. Bate continued for a time as a freelance sea captain. He also returned to the stage, appearing as Father Jack in a 1996 production of “Dancing at Lughnasa” by the Actors Theater Playhouse in West Chesterfield, NH. Mr. Bate’s last job before full retirement was at BCTV in Brattleboro, where he directed live programming and did voice-overs from 1999 until 2002.
Mr. Bate was always an active photographer, building an impressive portfolio of artistic shots of maritime and natural scenes, some of which were featured in a 2002 exhibit at the Baber Gallery in Jamaica. Mr. Bate also enjoyed writing, taking mischievous pleasure in crafting and reciting his off-color limericks and poetry for friends and family. He was a consummate entertainer throughout his life. Whether at home, at social gatherings, or perched on his favorite barstool, he delighted everyone around him with his terrific wit, a superb sense of comedic timing, and a sharp intellect honed by voracious reading.
Mr. Bate is survived by his son, Steven, of Stamford, CT; his daughter, Lora, and two grandchildren, Jeshe and Riley, of Watsonville, CA; his brother, Dana, of Bristol, PA; and many dear friends who shared interests and experiences with him over the course of his life.
The family is planning a private service, but honoring his wishes, a memorial reception to celebrate his life will be held at the Road House in Wilmington on July 26, at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of Mr. Bate’s favorite charities, the World Wildlife Fund.
Frances G. Sawyer
MIDDLETOWN, CT - Frances G. Sawyer, 83, formerly of Whitingham, VT, died peacefully Tuesday, July 1, at Middlesex Hospital.
Ms. Sawyer was born in Whitingham, VT, on July 1, 1925, the daughter of Houghton Sawyer, Sr. and Sara Graham Sawyer, and she received her education in Whitingham schools. She was a graduate of Simmons College and Yale School of Nursing.
She continued her education working towards a P.h.D. Ms. Sawyer worked as a nurse and taught at New York City Hospital before retiring to the Amherst, MA, area.
Ms. Sawyer was fascinated with the study of archaeology and enjoyed traveling with her sister Mary. She was an avid reader and studied medical books of any kind.
Ms. Sawyer is survived by her brother, Pete Sawyer, of Whitingham, VT; her sisters, Ruth Tobey, of Billerica, MA, and Margaret Mercer, of New York, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Lincoln and Robert Sawyer and her sister Mary Sawyer.
A celebration of the life will be held Saturday July 19, at 11 am at the Community Church of Whitingham.
Pastor John Brigham will preside. Interment will be private in the family lot in Sadawga cemetery in Whitingham, VT.
There are no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Archaeological Society of Delaware c/o Covey & Allen Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT, 05363.
Virginia D. Quigley
WESTPORT, CT - Virginia D. Quigley, 87, of Westport, wife of the late George F. Quigley dies Tuesday, July 1, at home.
Mrs. Quigley was born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Jane (Sullivan) Doherty, and has been a resident of Westport for 63 years.
During World War II, she contributed to the war effort by working for the Chance Vought Company in Bridgeport and Stratford where she worked on the construction of the Corsair Fighter.
Among her hobbies, Mrs. Quigley was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She loved her trips to the casinos and was very devoted to her family.
Survivors include five daughters, Mary Jane Q. Finnegan, and her husband Raymond, of Wilmington, VT; Kathleen Q. Hemson, and her husband William, of Westport; Virginia A. Blake, and her husband David, of West Dover, VT; Georgann Quigley, and her husband Bruce of Milford, Elizabeth J. Liscio, and her husband Frank Sr., of Port St. Lucie, FL; one brother, William Doherty, of Sachaumburg, IL; nine grandchildren, Marie, Melinda, Ashley, Jane, Emily, Mark, Frank Jr., Amie, and George; and six great-grandchildren, Pacei, Nicholas, Maggie, Farren, Tanner, and George.
Mrs. Quigley was also predeceased by three sisters, Elizabeth Doherty, Mary Garrity, and Joan Quigley; and two brothers, Jack and Robert Doherty.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in Saint Luke Church, Westport, on Thursday, July 3, with the Rev. Frederick Riendeau officiating. Interment was in Assumption cemetery, Greens Farms.
Eugene Joseph Karwoski
PALM HARBOR, FL - Eugene “Gene” Joseph Karwoski, husband of Tamara L. Karwoski, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 19.
Born February 21, 1937, in Glen Lyon, PA, son of Thaddeus C. and Wanda A. Karwoski, he was raised in Brooklyn and Queens, NY. Mr. Karwoski graduated from Fordham University College of Pharmacy in June 1959. He moved to Wilmington, VT in 1964, where he worked as a pharmacist until his retirement.
His interests included golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, hunting, flying, skeet shooting, weekly poker games, traveling, and an avid interest in nature and animals.
Mr. Karwoski was a gentle, kind, and loving man with many dear and loyal friends by whom he will be forever missed.
Besides his wife Mr. Karwoski is survived by his son, Douglas, and his wife Kari, and two grandchildren, of Gardenerville, NV; a daughter, Pamela; a son, Christopher; his brother, Thaddeus Karwoski, and his wife Deirdre, of Pleasant Hill, CA; his sister, Virginia Karwoski, of Rocky Mount, VA; cousins, Helen Wallace and Will Hurlbut, of Reno, NV; a niece, Jennifer Williams, of Tracy, CA; family and friends in Vermont; and golfing buddies at Crescent Oaks Country Club.
Per his wishes, Mr. Karwoski will be cremated. There will be a gathering of friends in both Florida and Vermont at a later date in rememberance. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association and the Humane Society of the United States.
Lisa Ann Thomas
BOSTON, MA - Lisa Ann Thomas, 50, of Route 30, in Townshend, VT, died Saturday, July 19, in Tufts New England Medical Center, following an illness.
Born in Holyoke on April 7, 1958, daughter of Paul and Lee Desnoyers Viverito, she was raised in Chicopee. She had lived a short while in northern New Jersey before moving to Tarpon Springs, FL, at age 13.
She moved to Jamaica, VT, in 1979, and shortly thereafter moved to West Townshend where she had resided since.
Mrs. Thomas and her husband John owned and operated Wishing Well Village Bed and Breakfast, as well as Gallery Craft, a woodworking business. She was also the assistant innkeeper at Four Columns Inn in Newfane, VT. Previously, she was a dining room manager and hostess at the Newfane Inn and the Windham Hill Inn for a number of years.
She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and fine dining in the area, as well as reading and dancing. She also loved the sun, the beach, and the warm weather.
She leaves her husband of 34 years, John A. “Tommy” Thomas Jr.; her two daughters, Jessica M. Thomas, and her husband, Brian Hammond, of Worcester, and Amanda R. Thomas, of West Townshend, VT; her mother, Lee Desnoyers, of South Hadley; her father, Paul Viverito Jr., of Daytona Beach, FL; a brother, Paul Viverito III of Chicopee; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Linda Viverito.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 27, at 2 pm, in the Church on the Common in Townshend, VT. Interment will follow in Round Hill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the music or sports departments at Leland & Gray Union High School, P.O. Box 128, Townshend, VT 05353.
John R. Pollock Jr.
BENNINGTON - John R. Pollock Jr., 62, a resident of Blue Brook Road in West Dover, died peacefully Saturday, July 19, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Mr. Pollock was born in Manchester, NH, on January 12, 1946, the son of John Russell Pollock Sr. and Freida Fisher. He received his education in local schools. Mr. Pollock was the operations manager for the Vermont Transit Authority and the Nantucket Transit Authority in Nantucket, MA. He was also a ski instructor at Mount Snow for many years and tended bar at area restaurants. John operated a tennis club and enjoyed skiing, tennis, and time spent in Nantucket.
Mr. Pollock is survived by his sister, Beverly McDonald, of Calais, ME; two brothers, Richard and Wayne Pollock, both of Manchester, NH; his niece, Jill McDonald; and nephews James and John McDonald.
At Mr. Pollock’s request there will be no funeral services. Memorial gifts may be made to the Deerfield Rescue Squad, c/o Covey & Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
Susan W. Brown
HOMOSASSA, FL - Susan W. Brown, 91, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on July 15 at Life Care Center of Citrus County.
She was born in Waterville, ME, and arrived in the area in 1985, coming from West Dover, VT.
She leaves her son, Steven M. Brown and his wife, Lynda, of Wilmington, VT; one brother, MacLean Webber, of New Hampshire; two sisters, Olive, of Virginia, and Ruth Seely, of Hempstead, NH; and three grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Gardner L. Brown Sr., and a son, Gardner L. Brown Jr.
