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William "Billy" Scaglione
April 1, 2004
William "Billy" Scaglione died peacefully at his home in Williamstown on March 25, 2004, after a long illness. Billy was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in December 1945. During his life he was a chef and owned restaurants in Worcester and Tallahassee, Florida. He moved with his wife, Blaire, to Warren in 1990 where he worked at The Sugarbush Inn and several other restaurants in The Valley before starting his own business "Mad River Sausage Works".
Billy was an avid sports fan who possessed a sharp wit and quick sense of humor. His children, Anthony and Dominic, were the light in his life.
He is survived by his parents William and Teresa Scaglione of Worcester, Massachusetts, his former wife, Blaire, their children, Anthony and Dominic of Warren. Also, two sons, Michael and James, and a daughter, Christina, of Worcester, and a sister, Joan, of Regina, Canada.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Waitsfield United Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Billy's name to the Waitsfield United Church of Christ.
Michael Moulton King
April 1, 2004
Michael Moulton King, 33, a well known local musician, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 26, 2004. Born in Berlin on January 8, 1971, he was the son of Paul King and Jane (Moulton) King.
Michael attended Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. Following high school he was employed as a prep cook for several restaurants in the central Vermont area for a few years.
Michael's true calling was music. A talented songwriter, guitarist and vocalist, he shared this gift with numerous bands and musicians throughout the area. He worked at Advance Music in Burlington for several years where he was able to link with musicians and assist them in improving the quality of their equipment. A founding member and ballast of the band Dead Hippy, he created songs, played guitar and was lead vocalist for over 10 years where he enjoyed the camaraderie and creativity of his fellow band mates. Most recently, Michael was employed as a psychiatric technician at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury.
Michael's memberships included the NRA and the Waterbury Congregational Church. He was an avid reader, gun collector and a long time animal lover. He will be especially missed by "Boa" and "PJ."
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Paul and Suzen Larsen King, of Tillson NY; his mother and stepfather, Jane and Ronald Rondeau, of South Burlington; his maternal grandmother, Marion Moulton of Waterbury Center, with whom he had made his home; his sister, Andrea King, of South Burlington; his aunts, Louise Welch, of Waterbury Center, Kathleen King of Essex Junction, and Margaret King of Mooresville, NC; an uncle, Dan King and his wife, Gloria of So. Burlington; his step brothers and sisters, Abraham Busa of Hyannis, MA, Evan Rondeau of Chicago, IL, Leila Busa of Burlington, Chiara DiClemente and her husband, Anthony of NYC, Erica Rondeau of Somerville, MA and Emily Rondeau of Barton; as well as a large extended family and many friends.
A celebration of Michael's life was held from the Waterbury Congregational Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Humane Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Court, So. Burlington VT 05403.
Alden J. Bettis
March 25, 2004
Alden J. Bettis, 86, a long time resident of Waitsfield, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on Friday, March 19, 2004. Born in Fayston on September 27, 1917, he was the son of the late Clarence and Tacey (Elliott) Bettis. On June 22, 1940, he married
the former Elizabeth Hough in Waterbury Center.
When Alden was just a year old, his mother passed away. He made his home and was raised by his Aunt Lena and Uncle Ernest Chase of Warren. Alden attended schools in Montpelier, Warren and the former Waitsfield High School. For several years Alden operated a milk truck, hauling for United Farmers out of the Mad River Valley.
Following his marriage, he served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. Upon returning from the service, Alden was employed at a lumber and bobbin mill and later at Taylor's Appliance Store in Montpelier. An entrepreneur at heart, Alden began Bettis Television Repair and Retail Appliance Store in Waitsfield and later added Bettis Gas Company of Waitsfield to his existing ventures. In 1965, he built the Waitsfield Village Post Office.
Alden also held a variety of other positions throughout the years, he worked as a car salesman and at a toy factory, he worked as a custodian at both Harwood Union High School in Duxbury and the Waitsfield Elementary School along with being a bus driver for 12 years. He also worked at the former Schaeffer Farm in East Warren and most recently worked for the Grand Union (now Shaw's) Grocery Store in Irasville until he was 85 years old.
Alden was a long time and dedicated member of the Waitsfield Fire Department, the Valley Lodge #16 I.O.O.F where he received his 50 year pin, the Mad River Valley American Legion Post #75 and was a member of the Waitsfield United Church of Christ. He also served for several years as a Justice of the Peace in Waitsfield. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing the tuba with various bands in central Vermont over many years, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Alden is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Elizabeth Bettis of Waitsfield; Their two daughters, Deanna Dufresne and her husband, Albert, of Northfield and Anita Chaisty and her husband, Kenneth, of Huntington; three grandsons, Jeffrey, Richard and Christopher Dufresne; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jeremy Dufresne; a sister, Thelma Shontell of Titusville FL; a half brother, Rudolph Bettis of Arizona and a half sister, Martenia Viliott of Northfield; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Eugene Bettis in 1952, a brother, Clarence Bettis, and a sister Emeline Martel.
A celebration of Alden's life was held from the Waitsfield United Church of Christ on Tuesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. with inurnment to take place later this spring in the Irasville cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Valley Lodge #16 I.O.O.F, c/o Robert Danaher, 300 Old County Road, Waitsfield VT 05673, or to the Mad River Valley American Legion Post #75, c/o Fred Messer, 317 Meadow Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673.
To send on-line condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com.
Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.
Lisa Ann Foss
March 18, 2004
Lisa Ann Foss, 37, of Waterbury, passed away at her home embraced by her family following a valiant battle with melanoma. Born in Montpelier on November 13, 1966, she was the daughter of Betsy (Humphrey) Dolloff and the late Wayne Dolloff. Lisa was previously married
to Jim Foss.
Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. She began a long career with the state of Vermont, working for ten years for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Montpelier and most recently for the Office of Child Support in Waterbury.
There were two things that Lisa loved most of all, her children and life. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping, kayaking and swimming at the Reservoir, spending time with her family and many friends as well as art and drawing. Her memberships included the Waterbury American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 of Waterbury and she was a lifelong member of the "Head Hunters".
Lisa is survived by her children, Brittany and Logan Foss, both at home in Waterbury; her mother, Betsy Dolloff of Waterbury; her soulmate, Mike Mayo of Warren; five sisters, Shelley Ploof and husband, Larry of Barre, Debbie Pierce and her husband, Larry of Warren, Diane Farnham and her husband, Paul of Middlesex, Penny Persico and her husband, Frank of Bristol, NH and her twin sister, Linda Stirewalt and her husband, Mark of Waterbury Center; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Lisa's life took place at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury on March 12 at 1 p.m. Friends called at the church Friday. The family wishes that in lieu of sending flowers, memorial gifts be given to the Foundation for Melanoma Research, 3601 Spruce Street, Room 489, Philadelphia, PA 19104. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.perkinsparker.com.
Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.
Thelma L. Neill
March 11, 2004
Thelma L. Neill, 94, a lifelong resident of Warren, passed away at the Morrisville Center - Genesis Eldercare in Morrisville on Thursday, March 04, 2004. Born in Warren on Valentine's Day in 1910, she was the daughter of the late Almon and Louise (Senor) Gove. On November 7, 1928, she married
Albert J. Neill in Waitsfield. Mr. Neill passed away on December 21, 1987.
Thelma attended schools in Warren and Waitsfield. Following her marriage, she and Albert operated a farm in East Warren until owning and operating the former Neill's IGA in Warren for 15 years. She and her husband also ran a maple sugar operation from their home for many years. Thelma was a longtime member of the Warren United Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Eva Cota and Ethel Buzzell, and four brothers, Dennis Gove Sr., Elmer Gove, Raymon Gove and Robert Gove.
Graveside services will be held from the Warren Village cemetery at a date and time to be announced. There will be no calling hours. Memorial gifts may be made to the Warren United Church, PO Box 114, Warren, VT 05674. To send on-line condolences, please visit www.perkinsparker.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.
John Balch
April 8, 2004
Long time Valley resident John Balch, 81, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2004. A memorial celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 17, at 1 p.m. at the Old Meeting house in East Montpelier, VT. People can get directions and information by going on the internet to www.maltedmedia.com/balchfamily. This page is not available yet but will be in the next few days.
Annamae Chamberlin
March 4, 2004
Annamae Chamberlin, 78, of North Fayston passed away at the Berlin Health and Rehab Center on Friday, February 27, 2004. Born in New Jersey on November 18, 1925, she was the daughter of Gus and Jessie (Stienstra) Erzmoneit. She was predeceased in 1983 by her husband Franklin.
Mae was a graduate of Clifton (New Jersey) High School and spent her life as a homemaker and raising her family. Since moving to Vermont eighteen years ago, she was a member of the Mad River Valley Senior Citizens and XYZ groups.
She is survived by her brother Ed of New Jersey, a daughter Kathy of California, a son Bruce of New Hampshire, a daughter Carol of Fayston, eight grandchildren, and two nieces.
It was her request that services be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service, POB 305, Waitsfield, VT 05673.
Kenneth Burton Backus
February 26, 2004
Kenneth Burton Backus - 84, of Waitsfield, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, February 19, 2004 in Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Duxbury on March 23, 1919, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Beth (Bisbee) Backus.
Ken attended schools in South Duxbury and Waitsfield and later served with the U.S. Army for 3 1/2 years with the 2nd Armored Division in the European Theatre during WWII. He married
the former Marie Johnson on June 1, 1947 in South Duxbury.
Ken worked at many different jobs that included logging, automotive repair, working on trail development bulldozing at Glen Ellen (Sugarbush North) Ski Area and at Alpine Village in Warren. He later was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Fred Viens in Fayston and worked as a technician for the F.G. White Co. in Waitsfield. His memberships included the Mad River American Legion Post 75 of Waitsfield, VFW Post 2571 of White River, was president of the South Duxbury cemetery Association and a former member of the South Duxbury Congregational Church and the International Order of the Odd Fellows.
His leisure time was spent enjoying hunting, fishing and camping.
Ken is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marie Backus of Waitsfield; their children, Denis Backus and his wife, Vicki of White River; Richard Backus and his wife, Pam of Fayston; and Helen Bell and her husband, Michael of Waterbury; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Rett Wimble of Waitsfield, Alice Delong of Duxbury, Esther Blanchard of Utah and Ruth Andrews of Waitsfield; as well as many nieces and nephews. A sister, Lucia Griffith predeceased him.
Graveside services will be held from the South Duxbury cemetery this spring at a date and time to be announced. For anyone wishing to call, visit, or to send a card, Marie will be staying with her daughter, Helen Bell at 11 North Main Street, Waterbury VT 05676 (244-8155). Memorial gifts may be made to either the Waterbury Ambulance Service, PO Box 95, Waterbury Center VT 05677, or to the Waitsfield Ambulance Service, PO Box 305, Waitsfield VT 05673. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.
Doris Q. Oddsen
February 26, 2004
Doris Q. Oddsen, formerly of Waitsfield and Locust Valley, New York, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at the age of 76, in Rochester, Minnesota. She was the beloved wife of Gustav A. Oddsen, devoted mother of Susan Oddsen (Logan Colby), and proud grandmother of David Ansel and Maya Louise Colby.
Doris Jean Queren was born in 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Garden City, New York. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from Middlebury College in 1949, and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. After college, she worked as an office manager for New York Telephone Co. on Long Island. Doris became active in the Garden City Ski Club, and met her husband Gus through the club, marrying in 1967. She was an avid Mad River Glen skier, and fell in love with the Mad River Valley. Doris and her family made the 7 hour drive from their home on Long Island up to the Ski Club lodge at least once or twice a month every winter, and spent all holidays and some summer vacations in the Valley. She was a strong but very graceful skier, and especially loved skiing the Fall Line, particularly before it was widened. She enjoyed skiing in the Alps when she was younger, and then in Canada and Colorado with her family.
In the summers, she enjoyed hiking on the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail. She enjoyed the people and the beauty of Vermont in all seasons. Doris also worked as a travel agent in New York, which helped to fulfill her love of traveling. She was active in the Locust Valley Garden Club, the American Association of University Women, volunteered for Meals on Wheels in New York, and was a member of the Valley Seniors when she lived in Waitsfield. She enjoyed music, gardening, and entertaining or hosting friends, family, church groups and boy scout troops at their home in Waitsfield. She loved animals, especially dogs.
In 1981, Doris and Gus bought land and built a home to eventually retire to. Doris and Gus moved to Waitsfield in 1998, and shortly after, moved to Rochester, Minnesota to be near their daughter.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 14, at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Doris's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901, or to a local charity of choice.
Jean Pearsall Buck
February 19, 2004
Jean Pearsall Buck passed away peacefully on February 15, 2004 surrounded by family. She had recently moved to Woodridge Nursing home in Berlin, Vermont after a two year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She was born in Westfield, New Jersey on December 2, 1912. Her mother was Jessie Davidson Pearsall and her father, editor of The Standard newspaper of Westfield, Ferris Randolph Pearsall.
Jean Pearsall, a shy and glamorous young woman, was a model at both Bonwit Teller and Bergdoff Goodman before her marriage to pilot Robert Buck. They wed on February 21, 1938, and she became a world traveler. In an era when hardly anyone had been on an airplane, she joined him first in national and then international travels. Paris was a favored destination.
Her respectful attractive manner was befriending to all who met her. Children especially were drawn to her gentle, kind words. She devoted her life to family and her passion for gardening and conservation. Her seemingly innocent manner hid a tough woman who threw dirt, chucked rocks, sowed seeds, all in a manner that would exhaust and pale a teenager. Her home was replete with stunning gardens and plants, the result of her extensive self studies and observations from visits and investigations of many European and Eastern gardens during her wide travels.
In her youth she marched in the first NRA (National Recovery Act, a program of President Roosevelt) parade in New York City, and on another occasion walked across the George Washington Bridge on its opening day.
She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Ferris Buck Urbanowski of N. Fayston, and son, Robert O. Buck, of Waterbury Center, as well as three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson.
Services are private and will be held in the spring among the host of daffodils she planted around her home in North Fayston.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mad River Valley Health Center Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 990, Waitsfield, Vermont 05673, or Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
Dorotha Parkhurst
January 29, 2004
Dorotha Parkhurst, 80, died peacefully at her home in Moretown on Friday, January 23, 2004, surrounded by her loved ones as they sang "A Mansion Over the Hilltop" and "Wherever You Go".
Dot was born in Craftsbury on May 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Alice Parkhurst. She attended grade school in Craftsbury and Worcester and later was a student at Craftsbury Academy. She was previously married
to Raymond Utton.
Since her childhood days, Dot had a gift for music and entertaining. She became well known throughout Vermont for her soft and gentle singing voice and her mandolin, guitar and harmonica playing.
Dot worked for Maxham Fur Farms in Worcester for many years until moving to Waterbury in 1962. That year, she and her dear friend Eleanor Martin formed the musical duo known as "The Hurstins" and together they played at dances, Grange meetings, midsummer festivals, nursing homes and family gatherings. Their music is included in well known folklorist/musician/educator Marc Greenberg's video "The Unbroken Circle" and newly released CD titled "Kitchen Tunes and Parlor Songs".
Despite her declining health, Dot performed most recently with Marc Greenberg at Julio's in Montpelier in November 2003. For the past 10 years, since Eleanor Martin's death, Dot has taken part in the Hospice Memorial Services for families served by Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice. An artist and naturalist who loved the land, birds and every living creature, Dot created over 1,000 exquisite and intricately wood burned/painted images on boxes and plaques that were given and sold to appreciative recipients throughout the country. Dot had been a long time member of the Grange.
Dot will be remembered for her love of music, her love of life and will be sadly missed by her many friends and relatives.
She is survived by her children, Ronald Utton and his wife, Joan of Akron, New York and Judy Rogers of Reno, Nevada; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, June Richardson of Worcester and Marilyn Richardson of East Calais; an uncle, John Parkhurst of Charlestown, New Hampshire; an aunt, Shirley Parkhurst of Charlestown, New Hampshire; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends; and her beloved cat, "Sunny".
It was Dot's request that there be no funeral services or calling hours. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Holy Cross cemetery in Duxbury. For those who wish, memorial gifts may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.
