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John Hudson Howland
WEST WINDSOR - John Hudson Howland, 88, passed away Friday evening at his home in West Windsor, Vt.
He was born Nov. 14, 1915, in Windsor, Vt., the son of Judge Glenn C. and Flora (Hudson) Howland.
He attended Windsor schools, graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1935 and from Harvard College with a B.S. in 1939.
He married
Mary Elaine Kiernan in 1941 and they settled in West Windsor, where they made their home for more than half a century and raised their two daughters and three sons.
He served as executive officer of an LSM in the Pacific Theater during World War II, having enlisted as an ensign in 1943. He resigned from the U.S. naval Reserve in 1951 as a Lieutenant j.g.
Following the war, Mr. Howland founded and operated several businesses in Windsor, including a mail-order specialty food company, the Howland Insurance Agency and Windsor Machine Products, a machine tool shop he operated for 13 years.
In 1956, he purchased the fledgling ski tow on Ascutney Mountain for $2,000 and, working with his boyhood friend Robert Ely, founded and developed Mount Ascutney Ski Area, which he managed until 1965. Under their direction, Ascutney was the first ski area in Vermont to install snowmaking equipment, much of which was manufactured at Windsor Machine Products.
From 1966 to 1984, Mr. Howland served as executive secretary of the Vermont Association of Insurance Agents and edited its monthly magazine, The Green Mountain Agent. During those years, he also invested in real estate, renovating several commercial buildings in downtown Windsor. Mr. Howland served as chair of the District 9 Environmental Commission and, after redistricting, as a member of the District 2 Environmental Commission.
He was elected five times to represent Windsor County in the Vermont Senate, where he served from 1975 to 1985. While in the Senate, he was a member of the Health and Welfare Committee and chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Sen. Howland was architect of a comprehensive reform of medical malpractice laws that ended the state's medical insurance crisis of the mid-1970s.
He was an early outspoken critic of Vermont's investment in New Hampshire nuclear power, accurately predicting the eventual bankruptcy of Public Service Co. of New Hampshire. Criticism of nuclear power on economic grounds was rare among legislators of the day, and was particularly startling coming from a Republican businessman-legislator.
Sen. Howland served on the Vermont State Nuclear Advisory Panel, the Joint Committee on Judicial Retention and the board of Vermont Educational Television.
He had a lifelong interest in early Windsor guns. He was a founder of the American Precision Museum in Windsor, a member of the Vermont Historical Society, and belonged to the historical societies of Windsor, West Windsor and Reading. In his youth, he was an avid trader in stamps and coins, and he was a collector of early Windsor imprints throughout his life.
Mr. Howland served as a trustee of the Caverly Child Health Center, a director of the Vermont Association for the Crippled, and a member of the Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. As president of Windsor Machine Products, he received an Award of Merit in 1954 from President Eisenhower's Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped, and was recognized the same year by the American Legion for his hiring of disabled veterans. He held the position of public relations officer at the Vermont Department of the American Legion.
Mr. Howland served as a school director in West Windsor and was town agent for many years. He was the author of "Ventures and Adventures: The Memoirs of a Vermont Businessman," published in 1999 by Vermont Historical Narratives.
He was a founder of Historic Windsor Inc. and the Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce, an active Rotarian, serving as Rotary president in 1973, a member of the Vermont Farm Bureau, and a life member of American Legion Post 25. He served the Boy Scouts of America as district finance chairman of the Calvin Coolidge Council. He was chair of the Pastoral Council of St. Francis of Assisi Church, and was a member of the Burlington Diocesan Ecumenical Commission.
Surviving family members include his wife of West Windsor; his children and spouses: Mary Ann McFaun of Barre Town and her husband, Francis M. McFaun; John Howland Jr. of Burlington and his wife, Kathleen M. Balutansky; William G. Howland of Isle La Motte and his wife, Betsy Howland; Margaret M. Howland of Claremont, N.H., and her husband, Kenneth Mastro; and Glenn C. Howland of Middlesex and his wife, Anne Howland. Siblings: James O. Howland of Hartland and Dorothy Fenoff of Jacksonville, Fla., Grandchildren: Katherine McFaun Williams, Bennet McFaun, Mary Alice McFaun, Charles Stevenson Howland, Emily Kiernan Howland, Alison Jane Howland and Mariah Donnis Howland; and a step-granddaughter, Vanessa Joan Fatton.
Great-grandchildren: Connor Howland Williams, Meaghan Marie Williams, Collin Francis McFaun and Riley Katherine McFaun; and several nieces and nephews.
One great-grandchild, Peyton Elizabeth McFaun, predeceased him.
Friends may call at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Windsor. The Rev. Paul N. Belhumeur, MS, will be the celebrant. Burial will be at a later date in the Brownsville cemetery in West Windsor, Vt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Church, P.O. Box 46, Windsor, VT 05089.
Melvin I. Mishkit
ROCHESTER - Melvin I. Mishkit, 75, of Rochester died Dec. 19, 2003, at his home after a long illness.
He was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Jamaica, N.Y., the son of Solomon and Sophie (Zeidman) Mishkit. He grew up in Jamaica, N.Y., and had lived in the Granville-Rochester area since 1945, graduating from Rochester High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
He married
Jean Jones on Jan. 30, 1954, in Warren.
With his wife, he operated the Je-Mel Wood Products and Gift Shop in Granville for more than 30 years.
He had served as chief of the Granville Fire Department and on the Granville School Board. He enjoyed hunting, sports and camping.
Survivors include his wife of Rochester; two sons, Stephen Mishkit of Granville and Daniel Mishkit of Winnetka, Calif.; three daughters, Katrina Morgan of Windsor, Linda Woodard of Manchester, N.H., and Annie Stobbs of Tampa, Fla.; a brother, Harold Mishkit of Shelburne; a sister, Lillian Garfinkel of Monroe Township, N.J.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 3, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the Hancock-Granville Community Church in Hancock with the Rev. Wayne Holsman officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Warren Village cemetery.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Rescue, Hancock, 05748, or to the New Hampshire/Vermont Visiting Nurses Association, 46 South Main St. No. 1, White River Junction, 05001.
The Day Funeral home in Randolph is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth H. Hunt
EAST ARLINGTON - Kenneth H. Hunt, 74, died Dec. 21, 2003, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Arlington Chapel of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home.
Katherine E. Clark
BELLOWS FALLS - Katherine E. "Liz" Clark, 60, died Dec. 20, 2003, at Springfield Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Sept. 16, 1943, in Bellows Falls, the daughter of Gordon A. and Katherine (Kiniry) Thomas. She attended school in Bellows Falls and was a graduate of Bellows Falls High School and the Thompson School of Nursing in Brattleboro.
She married
Wayne Clark on July 16, 1964, in Bellows Falls.
Mrs. Clark worked as a nurse at McGirr Nursing Home in Bellows Falls, Putney Paper in Putney and at Green Mountain Specialties in Bellows Falls.
She was a member of the Polish American Club, the Women of the Moose and the American Legion Auxiliary, all of Bellows Falls.
She enjoyed ice fishing and deer hunting.
Survivors include her husband; four sons, Wayne of Springfield, Chris of Charlestown, N.H., Scott of Bellows Falls, and Gary of Windham; a daughter, Jennifer Parrott of Bellows Falls; and 15 grandchildren; She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Robert Thomas.
A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Rockingham Meeting House cemetery.
Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls.
Everett P. Whitney
Everett P. Whitney, 84, died Dec. 18, 2003, at his home.
He was born Nov. 14, 1919, the son of Leroy and Anna (Laugier) Whitney in White River Junction, where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1938.
He was a veteran of World War II.
He married
Theda I. Adams Aug. 2, 1941.
Mr. Whitney worked at Twin State Fruit Corp. for 38 years as a sales representative and produce manager.
He has wintered in St. Petersburg, Fla., for the past 20 years.
He was an all-around sportsman and an accomplished golfer. He had been a member of the Woodstock and Hanover Country clubs and most recently played at Quechee Lakes Country Club, where he was a part-time employee.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in White River Junction, a past master at the United Brethren Lodge 21, F & AM in White River Junction and a member of the Mount Sinai Shrine in Montpelier.
He is survived by a brother, Bernard Whitney of White River Junction; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A private committal service will be held at the Hartford cemetery in White River Junction.
Friends may call at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upper Valley, 325 Mount Support Road, Lebanon, N.H. 03766.
Geraldine E. Tilley
BRISTOL - Geraldine E. Tilley, 78, died Dec. 18, 2003, in Vergennes.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1925, in Colchester, the daughter of George A. and Catherine (Marchia) Charbonneau.
She was a member of the Bristol Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was active in many senior citizen programs.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lestle Tilley, on July 13, 1982.
Mrs. Tilley is survived by four children, Genevieve Tatro of Lincoln, Michael Fitzpatrick of Burlington, Joseph Mason of Middlebury, and Earl Tilley of Virginia; a sister, Marion Craig of Michigan; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery in Bristol.
Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern Star services will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Rescue Squad, Bristol 05443 or to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Middlebury 05753.
Grace M. Currier
WHITING - Grace Marie Currier, 87, died Dec. 19, 2003, at Mountain View Genesis Center in Rutland.
Mrs. Currier was born in Middlebury Feb. 25, 1916, the daughter of Erving and Katherine (Murray) Perkins. She received her early education in Salisbury schools and attended Middlebury High School.
She married
Charles Clifford Currier on June 7, 1936, in the Methodist Church in Middlebury. He died in 1981. They made their home in Whiting, where she helped her husband on the family farm.
She had worked as a seamstress at Van Raaulte Shirt Co. in Middlebury for many years. She was a housewife and homemaker. In later years, she cared for Mrs. Eastman and the Webster family in Whiting.
She had been a member of the Neshobe Old Time Fish & Game Club and was an honorary member of the Neshobe Sportsman Club.
Survivors include two sons, Roger Currier of Leicester and David Currier of Proctor; two daughters, Beverly Rosenquist of Brandon and Glenda Mae Felion of Leicester; two brothers, Leroy Perkins of Salem, N.Y., and Keith Perkins of Elizabethville, N.Y.; a sister, Juanita Corey of Rutland; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Wayne Currier and two brothers, Elvin Perkins and Earl Perkins.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Richard White, pastor of the Brandon Congregational Church, will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at a later date at Pine Hill cemetery in Brandon.
Following the funeral service, a reception will be held at Brandon American Legion Post 55.
Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Whiting Volunteer Fire Department, Whiting, 05778.
Conrad A. Lecompte
FOREST DALE - Conrad Armand Lecompte, age 96, died at his home on December 30, 2003. He was born on September 19, 1907, in St. Louis de Gonzague, Province of Quebec, Canada.
He was the eldest of Adorilla and Victorine (Villeneuve) Lecompte. He received his education in Quebec and Cornwall, Vt., his family having emigrated to Vermont in 1920. He completed his education at Elie Business College in Montreal, in the Canadian School of Railroading and Telegraphy. He was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railroad in Conquest, Saskatchewan in 1925, and worked for five different railroad companies as station agent and telegrapher at more than 60 stations, retiring in 1972 from the Central Vermont Railway. His longest assignment was at Orwell, Vt., until it closed in 1951. His longest employment was with the Rutland Railroad until it ceased operating.
On February 8, 1937, he married
Iola Anoe Baker of Forest Dale at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Brandon. They lived in Orwell and Forest Dale until her death in 2000. Conrad was a communicant at Saint Mary's. He served on the altar in his youth and at Saint Monica's in Forest Dale which he maintained for many years during the months it was open. He was an usher at Saint Monica's and Saint Mary's. He could still recite many of the prayers of the Latin Mass near the time of his death.
After his retirement, Conrad participated in many senior functions. He was a founding member (in 1972), board member, former president and director emeritus of the Brandon Senior Citizens Center where he organized many activities and trips, was caller at weekly bingo games, and Santa Claus at Christmas parties. He was also a charter member of the Rutland area RSVP, as well as the Central Vermont Railway Veterans' Association. He was a member and officer in the Vermont State Council of Senior Citizens. He had a nearly photographic and encyclopedic memory which he attributed to his many years of telegraphy. He was a renowned raconteur, collector of railroad memorabilia, amateur historian, and historic preservationist decades before that term came into use. He also grew the best raspberries, as many satisfied customers will attest.
He is survived by his brother, Roland LeCompte of Salem, Oregon; several nephews and nieces, including his namesake Conrad Waite of Vernon, Vt. He is also survived by his daughter, June and her husband Phil Sherwin of Arlington, Vt., and Phoenix, Arizona, as well as their three children and three grandchildren. He was happy to rediscover them late in his life, and took great interest in their activities. He is also survived by his nephew, Richard Baker, as well as Carlita LaPorte, Susan LaRock and Richard Hayes, all of Brandon, his "support team" who made it possible for him to remain at his home.
He was predeceased by his brother, Lucien; and his sisters, Mignone, Alma and Laurette.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made either to the Brandon Senior Citizens Center, Post Office Box 237, Brandon, Vt., 05733, or to Saint Mary's Restoration Fund, 38 Carver Street, Brandon, Vt., 05733.
Friends may call at the Miller and Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon, Friday, January 2, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass, conducted by Father Albert Baltz, will be held on Saturday, January 3, at Saint Mary's in Brandon at 11 a.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller and Ketcham Funeral Home.
