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George H. Huban Sr.
ATHENS, Ga. — Mr. George H. Huban Sr., retired Middlebury Postmaster and retired Director of Publications and Communications at Middlebury College, a decorated U.S. Army Infantry Captain, died August 10, 2002. A military funeral will be held at the Chapel in Fort Myers, Va., at a later date, followed by burial at Arlington National cemetery with full military honors.
Mr. Huban was born in Boston in 1915. A graduate of Boston University, he was retired by the U.S. Army for wounds suffered in combat during World War II in conjunction with the D-Day Invasion. He participated in the Normandy Campaign and the military’s rapid battle advance through France and into Germany. He was awarded both the Silver and Bronze Stars for gallantry in Combat.
Mr. Huban was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Retired Officers Association.
He was commissioned as postmaster by President Harry Truman in 1951; he retired in 1975 from the Postal Service.
On the occasion of his retirement from the college he was cited in a minute for his long and loyal service by the Middlebury College Board of Trustees.
At the 180th commencement President Olin Robinson read the following minute: “When George H. Huban retired from full time service to Middlebury College on June 30, 1980, it will be after an affiliation with the College in many capacities over forty years, broken only by distinguished service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Joining the college as News Service Director in 1940, he returned in 1945 to serve as Director of Publications and Publicity. Beginning in 1951, and continuing until his retirement from that position in 1975, he shared his talents with the U.S. Postal Service as Middlebury Postmaster, returning to full time duty in 1975 in the larger capacity of Director of Communications and Publication Services.
For twenty-two years of forty years at the College, he was Editor of the College Alumni Magazine. When he stepped down from the editorship in 1968, the Alumni Association, in presenting him with the Alumni Plaque for Meritorious Service to Middlebury College said in its citation, “Although not an alumnus of Middlebury, you are as close to the College as any of us.”
“He will be remembered by countless administrative colleagues, Faculty members, and students whose goal in other College publications he has helped them achieve. President Emeritus Armstrong, in a letter to George on an occasion in 1976, spoke for all of them when he said: “As always you see the problem, find the solution, and get the job done.”
Surviving are his wife of 57 years and a Captain in the U.S. Army Nurse Corp during World War II, Helen Hipler Huban; three sons, Capt. George H. Huban Jr., USN retired of Athens, Stephen P. Huban of Simsbury, Conn., and Dr. Kevin M. Huban of Oakwood, Ohio; a sister, Ruth Broydrick of Weymouth, Mass.; and five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Athens Academy, P.O. Box 6548, Athens, Ga., 30604.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, Ga., has charge of arrangements.
Ruth H. Creed
Ruth H. Creed, 93, of Rutland, a former longtime resident of Chittenden, died May 28, 2003, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 14, 1909, in Providence, R.I., the daughter of Harvey and Martha (Kearsley) Hatch.
She was a teacher at Barstow School in Chittenden for many years.
Survivors include two sisters, Elizabeth McClallen of Rutland Town and Lois Hewett of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Creed, in 1989; and two sisters, Ednah Appell and Shirley Seward.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Wildwood in Chittenden. Burial will follow in Horton cemetery in Chittenden.
A reception will be held for family and friends downstairs in the church hall following the service.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Wildwood, in care of Frank Adams, 57 Pierpoint Ave., Rutland, 05701, or the Sunset Home, 77 N. Main St., Rutland, 05701.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford.
Claude B. Wetherby
Claude B. Wetherby, 85, of Rutland died May 27, 2003, at Eden Park Nursing Home.
He was born Jan. 15, 1918, in Danby, the son of Newton and Charity (Baker) Wetherby.
He had worked as a farmer and logger early in his life, and later worked for the Vermont Marble Co. for several years, and retired from General Electric Co. after 20 years of service. In 1954 he established the Wetherby Bottled Gas Co., and operated it until he retired in 1993.
Mr. Wetherby was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.
He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and softball.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharron Wetherby of Atlanta and Robin Haley of Rutland; two sons, Brian Wetherby of Minneapolis and Steven Wetherby of Rutland; a brother, Ralph Wetherby of Fair Haven; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Wetherby, in 1999; a daughter, Susan Wetherby; three sisters, Leona Roberts, Pauline Stewart and Emma McIntyre; and six brothers, Nelson Wetherby, Charles Wetherby, Harris Wetherby, Clyde Wetherby, Harold Wetherby and Clarence Wetherby.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Aldous Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Mattison, assistant pastor at Christ the King Church, officiating. Burial will follow in East Clarendon cemetery.
Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Claude Wetherby Memorial Fund (to support youth hunting and fishing in Vermont), Factory Point Bank, in care of Karen Worcester, P.O. Box 788, Rutland, 05702.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland.
Edward J. Frankiewicz
SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Edward J. Frankiewicz, 84, died May 9, 2003, at his home.
He was born March 19, 1919, in Rutland, Vt., the son of Stephen and Julia Frankiewicz.
He graduated from Rutland High School in 1936 and Bay Path Institute in Springfield, Mass. He also attended Brown University in Providence, R.I.
He married
Betty Parchman on July 5, 1946, in Patuxent River, Md.
Mr. Frankiewicz was a pilot with Pan American Airways, Africa LTD, before becoming a naval aviator in 1942. He was decorated for naval service in World War II, Korea and Antarctica. He retired with the rank of commander.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Craig Frankiewicz; two daughters, Susan Sinclair and Nancy Shultz; two sisters, Ida Taylor of Rutland and Julian Frankiewicz of Middlebury, Vt., and four grandchildren.
The graveside service was held May 14, 2003, in El Camino Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sharp Hospice Care Fund, P.O. Box 158, LaMesa, Calif., 91944-9942.
Shirley E. Brown
MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — Shirley E. Brown, 85, died May 28, 2003, at Eden Park Nursing Home in Rutland.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home in Poultney.
Homer M. Vadnais
The graveside service for Homer M. Vadnais, 72, of Rutland, who died Jan. 17, 2003, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in St. Dominic’s cemetery in Proctor.
The Rev. Thomas Mattison, associate pastor of Christ the King Church in Rutland, will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
Helen M. Camara
BENSON — The graveside service for Helen May Camara, 81, who died March 23, 2003, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Raphael’s cemetery in Poultney. The Rev. Adam Krempa and the Rev. Barry Tate will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven.
Elizabeth A. Brough
CASTLETON — The graveside service for Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Brough, 68, who died April 7, 2003, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Hillside cemetery in Castleton. The Rev. Charles Danielson, administrator of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Castleton, will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven.
Eli J. Vadnais
BOMOSEEN — The graveside service for Eli Joseph Vadnais, 77, who died March 10, 2003, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in South Street cemetery in Proctor.
The Rev. Thomas Mattison, parochial vicar of Christ the King Church in Rutland, will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven.
Anna C. Duffy
BOMOSEEN — The graveside service for Anna C. Duffy, 96, who died Feb. 2, 2003, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in St. Alphonsus cemetery in Pittsford.
The Rev. James Lawrence, pastor of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Pittsford, will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford.
Edward J. Bergstrom Rites
The graveside service for Edward J. Bergstrom, 61, of Rutland, who died March 17, 2003, was held Wednesday in Evergreen cemetery.
The Rev. Bruce Bishop, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated.
Bearers were Arthur Alexander, Earl Alexander, Robert Alexander, Cleo Alexander and Bernard Alexander.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Clifford Funeral Home.
Marie E. Bizon Rites
CASTLETON — The funeral Mass for Marie E. Bizon, 67, who died May 24, 2003, was celebrated Wednesday at St. Peter’s Church in Rutland.
The Rev. W. Andre Houle, pastor, officiated. Concelebrant was the Rev. Thomas Mattison, associate pastor of Christ the King Church in Rutland.
Organist was John Riddle and soloist was Elise Cassarino.
Bearers were Michael Bizon, Mike Bizon, Robert J. Bizon, Thomas Bizon, Robert Bizon and Jamie Bizon. Honorary bearers were members of the Pittsford Lions Club.
The graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Vermont Veterans cemetery in Randolph. The Rev. John Milenase, pastor of Sts. Donation and Rogation of Randolph, will officiate.
A prayer service was held Tuesday at the Clifford Funeral Home by the Rev. Mattison.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Cancer Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center, Allen Street, Rutland, 05701.
Edward J. Doran Sr. Rites
WEST CASTLETON — The funeral Mass for Edward J. Doran Sr., 81, who died May 24, 2003, was celebrated Wednesday at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Fair Haven.
The Rev. Richard Tinney, parish priest, officiated. Burial followed in St. Mary’s cemetery.
Organist was Nancy Wetherby.
American Legion Post 49 of Fair Haven provided military honors. Bill Canfield presented the flag to the family. Raymond Bunker sounded taps.
Bearers were Nate Herrick, Matthew Doran, Martin Doran, Keith Hesch, Kevin Hesch and Ryan Csizmesia.
A wake service was held Wednesday at the Durfee Funeral Home in Fair Haven by the Rev. Tinney.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home.
Mildred F. Sweet Rites
FAIR HAVEN — The funeral service for Mildred Frances Sweet, 88, who died May 25, 2003, was held Wednesday at the Mallory Funeral Home in Fair Haven.
Nicholas Thornblade of Orwell officiated. Burial followed in Lakeview cemetery in Shoreham.
Pallbearers were Steve Buxton, Bernard Gregory, Phil Laduc, Henry Beauregard, William Gregory, Dwight Munger, Enrique Arana and Eicinco Lezama.
The family received friends at the Orwell Congregational Church Hall for a time of fellowship and reflection following the service.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Mallory Funeral Home in Fair Haven.
