Mary V. Bellows

Mary Virginia Bellows, 98, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at Vernon Advent Christian Home in Vernon, VT, with her son and daughter by her side.

She was born April 30, 1918, to Wilbur and Mae Handy. She attended and graduated school in Springfield, later attending and earning her degree in education from Castleton State College.

She returned to Springfield to work in the school system there and in Perkinsville, VT, until her retirement. She and her late husband, Clarence "Stub" Bellows, were foster and adoptive parents, maintaining their small dairy farm, raising chickens, goats and pigs, along with their full-time jobs.

They were avid "birders," extremely active in the Congregational Church, both in Springfield, and their adopted retirement community of Fort Myers, FL. They travelled and camped extensively throughout the country in their retirement. "Ginny" also loved Jeopardy, Scrabble, puzzles, reading, gardening, crafting, singing in the church choir and crocheting.

Ginny was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Bellows, and her son, Richard Prouty. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Lou Prouty, of London, KY; her son, Woodrow Prouty and his wife, Linda, of Charlestown, NH; her son, Mike Bellows and his wife, Nancy, of Shrewsbury, MA; her daughter, Janie (Bellows) Aremburg and her husband, John, of Springfield, VT; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service and celebration of life reception in the spring, details to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Vernon Advent Christian Home Music in Memory Program, 61 Greenway Drive, Vernon, VT 05354.

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Catherine B. Jordan

Catherine B. Jordan, 93, of Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick, Rhode Island, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Ralph E. Jordan and by her two brothers, Bulter Baucom and Joseph Baucom.

Born in Unionville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Adam C. Baucom and Beulah B. (Rushing) Baucom. She is survived by her son Paul J. Jordan and wife Rebekah of North Kingstown and her daughter Betty L. Jordan of Rensselaer, New York. She is also survived by her two grandchildren Andrew P. Jordan (wife Karissa) and Melissa J. Cail (husband Ben) and four great grandchildren.

Mrs. Jordan was a graduate of King's Business College, Charlotte, North Carolina and held secretarial positions at Burrough's Adding Machine in Charlotte, Choate Rosemary Hall School in Wallingford, Connecticut, Quidnessett Baptist Church in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, New Hampshire. She became a member of Exeter Chapel, Exeter, Rhode Island when she and her husband moved back to be with family in 2003.

She met her husband, Ralph E. Jordan, at the New England School of Theology in Boston, Massachusetts and supported him in pastoral work in New England for over 20 years. Rev. Jordan was pastor of the Advent Christian Church in North Springfield, Vt. from 1963 to 1970. Her children remember her devotion to the Lord, her avid reading and study of the Bible, the ability to sew and crochet and her piano playing of Chopin and hymns.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, March 3 at 11:00 am at Exeter Chapel, 765 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island. Burial in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter will be private. Condolences may be offered and remembrances shared online at carpenterjenks.com.

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Ann D. Hamel

Ann D. Hamel, 85 of River Street died Saturday, February 25 at the Springfield Health and Rehab Center. She was born April 18,1931 in Bellows Falls, Vt. the daughter of Nicholas and Jovenina (Estrimonte) Romano.

She attended school in Bellows Falls and worked at the Duck Inn, the Windham Hotel Coffee Shop, Springfield Dry Cleaners and the McGirr’s Nursing Home.

On June 3, 1961 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bellows Falls, Vt. Ann married Charles E Hamel who survives. Also surviving are their three daughters Victoria of Bellows Falls, Jennie of Perkinsville and Valarie of Springfield. Ann has seven grandchildren Felicia, Michael, Melanie, Mark, Jamie, Desiree and Anne. She also has seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

There will be a funeral mass for Ann on Thursday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Church in Bellows Falls, Vt. Followed by a burial in the St. Charles Cemetery in Westminster, Vt. The Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls ,Vt. will be handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ann’s name to Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center, Springfield, Vt. 05156.

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John T. Curran

John Timothy Curran, 59, of Springfield, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He was born in Glen Ridge, N.J. on March 5, 1957, to Franklin E. & Nancy (Scrimgeour) Curran. Tim grew up in and attended school in Amherst, Mass. and attended Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, N.H. He lived with and cared for his mom and dad as they aged. He enjoyed their relationship; he maintained their farm and saw to it that his parents did not go without. He adored all dogs, especially his puppy Huckleberry. When time allowed he enjoyed fishing. All who knew him knew him to be a kind and caring person.

He is survived by his daughter, Grace Berkhoudt; and granddaughter, Lilianna of Norfolk, Va.; his father, of Springfield; and brothers, Michael Curran and his wife, Barb of Fairlee, Peter Curran and his wife, Sandy of Williamson, N.Y.; and sisters, Susan Korbet and her husband, Peter of Perkinsville, and Amy Caldwell and her husband, Bruce of Ascutney; nephews, Jim and Frank Curran and Joe Rozicki and their families; nieces, Sarah Curran Busch and Martha Korbet Hammond and their families, nieces Karen Johnson, Elysia Korbet, Matilda and Georgia Caldwell.

Tim was predeceased by his mother and a sister, Mary Ann Rozicki.

There will be no calling hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Springfield Vermont Humane Society would please Tim. An online guest book is available to leave Tim’s family a message of condolence by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com.

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James I. Millay

James Irving Millay, 78, of Springfield, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, following a short illness.

He was born Oct. 14, 1938, the son of Irving and Marjorie (Schaefer) Millay, of Springfield.

He graduated in 1956 from Springfield High School, where he was a member of the 1956 Vermont State Championship Basketball team that went on to play at Boston Garden.

Mr. Millay worked for 40 years at Bryant Grinder Co. as a leadman and then quality control manager, retiring in 2000. He then became the editor of a monthly magazine, "The Christadelphian Advocate," until 2008. He recently authored and published two books, "Things Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ" and "The Spirit of Elijah."

He was a member of the Christadelphian Faith and enjoyed teaching at Bible schools, gatherings and youth weekends.

Survivors include his wife of over 58 years, Priscilla (Woychosky) Millay; four sons, James, Steve, John and Daniel Millay; nine grandchildren and four great-granddaughters; three siblings, Lawrence Millay, Martha Delorenzo and Susan Galeota; many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.meal-a-day.org/ or Springfield Vermont Adult Day Program, in care of Larry Kraft, Springfield Hospital, P.O. Box 2003, Springfield, VT 05156.

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Marianne Buckingham

Marianne I. “Max” Buckingham, 92, died Feb. 18, 2017, at the home of her caregiver, Kathleen Fellows, in Perkinsville.

She was born Feb. 26, 1924, in Bad Godesburg, Germany, the daughter of Friedrich and Else ( David) Sell. She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1938 as refugees fleeing the Nazis.

She graduated in 1946 from Mount Holyoke College in in South Hadley, Massachusetts, where she majored in zoology.

On June 14, 1947, she married Eliot “ Bucky” Buckingham.

Mrs. Buckingham was active in the Santa Claus Club, sang in the Springfield Community Chorus and was a member of the Congregational Church.

She enjoyed international travel, was an avid reader and supporter of arts and music.

Survivors include four children, Lynn Meins, Stephen, Christine Rolland and Glenn; s i x grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband and her sister, Cornelia Abelman.

There will be no services. Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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Larry F. Hosford Sr.

Larry F. Hosford Sr., 76, of East Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Newport, Vt.

He was born on Dec. 19, 1940, in Newport, Vt. He was the son of Francis and Mabel (Johnson) Hosford.

He graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Vt., and went on to attend Bentley School of Accounting in Boston, Mass., where he earned his Associates Degree in Accounting.

On Oct. 28, 1961 he married Eva Cole who predeceased him on Aug. 28, 2016.

Larry loved playing poker, hunting, fishing, telling jokes and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was a member of the Charleston Historical Society, the Charleston Board of Listers, and a former member of the Charleston Fire Department.

He is survived by his son Larry Hosford Jr. of Holyoke, Mass., and his partner Eric Jimenez; his son David Hosford and his partner Sybil Phaneuf of East Charleston; his son Gary Hosford and his wife Sheryl of Newport, Vt.; his daughter Vicki Hosford of Derby Line; and his daughter Darci Potwin and her husband Chris of Sharon, Vt. Larry is also survived by his grandchildren: Sarah, David, Matthew, Kristin, Megan, Calvin, Cole, Tyler, Parker, Phillip, and Ashley, and a great-grandson Mason all of whom he loved dearly; and also by his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Charlotte and Clair Dane of Morgan, Shirley Bowen of Derby, Elaine Cole and her husband Rod Kerr of Greensboro, Alan and Patricia Cole of Westmore, by his sister-in-law Linda Cole of Newport, his brother Wayne Hosford and his wife Marlene of Brownington, Vt, and by his sister Sally Kelley, and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Eva (Cole) Hosford, and by two brother-in-laws, Robert and Everett Cole.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, located at 37 Lake Road in Newport, Vt., at 11 a.m., with the Rev. David Dizazzo officiating the service. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. up until the hour of the service.

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Dale W. Wheelock

Dale W. Wheelock, 84, formerly of North Springfield, Vt. died Monday Feb. 13, 2017. There will be no calling hours or funeral.

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Alan P. Krasofski

Born March 7, 1940, to Stanley and Ida Krasofski, in Springfield, VT, and he passed away Feb. 11, 2017, in Tucson, AZ. He was raised in Springfield and served in the U.S. Army (ASA) in the early-1960s, stationed in the U.S. and Korea. Alan married his wife, Kip (Ruth Rheineck), on March 27, 1967.

His long career in the travel industry included employment with Northwest and Eastern Airlines, owner of three travel agencies in ND and VT and a motorcoach tour company in MN. His love of travel brought him to six of the seven continents and he often named the South Island of New Zealand as his favorite destination. He held a position in finance with a large company in Shakopee, MN, before retirement. The Krasofskis moved to Tucson in 2005, and they considered the Sonoran Desert paradise. Al became renowned as an amateur photographer and his photographic images have been appreciated around the world. He also took great joy in utilizing the desert woods in artistic ways and forming a community hiking group which has continued for nearly a decade.

Alan is survived by his wife of nearly a half century; his daughter, Ann-Marie, and son-in-law, Cordell Yeager, of Loveland, CO; his son, Daniel, of Los Angeles, CA; his sister, Jean Bishop, of Springfield, VT; extended family and an extraordinary number of treasured friends.

Alan donated his remains to science research and education. Memorials may be sent to "Friends of Saguaro National Park" online at friendsofsaguaro.org.

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Mary E. Williams

Mary E. Williams, 94, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at her home in Springfield.

She was born Feb. 26, 1922, in Cavendish, the daughter of Kenneth and Mabel (McCavney) Williams.

She graduated in 1940 from Springfield High School and in 1944 from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in accounting.

Ms. Williams served three years in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Storekeeper Third Class at the Navy Supply Center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

She was employed by the U.S. Foreign Service for 26 years at American Embassies in Morocco, Cuba, Canada, India and Belgium. She helped process Cuban refugees in Coral Gables, Florida, after Castro overthrew Batista. She also worked at the State Department in Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts.

She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star and VFW Auxiliary.

Survivors include two cousins, Ruth Green, of Charlotte, and Willis Spaulding, of Essex Junction; Suzanne Schuffert, her primary caregiver, of Scotia, New York, and other caregivers.

The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, with the Rev. Jean O'Bresky, pastor of First Congregational Church UCC in Springfield, officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Springfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.

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Robert A. Pixley

Robert A. “Butch” Pixley, 69, passed away on Friday evening Feb. 10, 2017, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born on June 20, 1947, in Springfield, Vt., the fourth child of Albert M. and Charlotte F. (Thaxter) Pixley. He attended Springfield public schools and graduated from Springfield High School, Class of 1965.

In June 1966 he enlisted in the United States Navy, doing his training at Great Lakes Training Center. He was assigned to the USS York County and stationed in Little Creek, Va. He sailed to islands in the Caribbean and did two tours in the Mediterranean area.

In June 1972 he married Judy Stoodley, sister of his brother Howard’s wife, Jane Stoodley. Robert and Judy had two children, Rebecca Lynn and Matthew Mark, and resided at their 10-acre home on Whitesville Road in Cavendish, Vt., until their divorce in May of 1995.

Robert’s working career consisted of Book Press in Brattleboro, Vt., Bryant Grinder in Springfield, Vt., Door Crafters in Ludlow, Vt., Jones & Lamson Machine Tool in Springfield, Vt., and Feriux Machine Shop in North Springfield, Vt.

In 1977 Robert joined the 131st Vermont Army National Guard which was activated for the Gulf War in November 1990. In May 1991 the 131st was sent to Saudi Arabia for one year. He achieved the rank of staff sargeant. In the summer of 2001 while on maneuvers in New York State, he contracted carditis, which required him to resign from the guards after 24 years.

Robert joined the Cavendish Fire Department in 1974 and had attained the rank of assistant chief. He served twice as the commander of the Robert L. Johnson V.F.W. Post 771 in Springfield, Vt. (2009-2010), and as state commander of the Disabled American Veterans. He was also an active volunteer and driver for the D.A.V.

He is survived by his father Albert M. Pixley of Springfield; one daughter, Rebecca L. Nareau of Cavendish; one son, Matthew M. Pixley of Fairbanks, Alaska; one brother, Howard Pixley of Cavendish; two sisters, Betty Wall of Springfield and Flora Bush of Ogunquit, Maine; his former wife Judy; his companion, Leslie Bensley, of North Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Charlotte.

A memorial service will be held at 11a. m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. Reverend Abraham Gross, pastor of the Cavendish Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph Center, Vt., at a later date.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Robert L. Johnson V.F.W. Post 771, P.O. Box 568 Springfield, VT 05156 or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at dav.org or mail to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt.

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George Spafford

George Spafford, 81, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in Springfield on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

He was born Jan. 1, 1936, in Springfield, the son of Oscar and Ellen (Bose) Spafford, and he attended Springfield schools. Mr. Spafford married Pearl M. LaCoursere July 16, 1955.

He was employed as a general manager with Readex/NewsBank in Chester for 35 years. After retiring, he was a school bus driver for the town of Cavendish for 15 years.

He enjoyed his vegetable garden and animals, building things from recycled materials and reading the Bible.

Survivors include three children, Daniel Spafford, of Chester, David Spafford, of Stephensville, Montana, and Shirley Hills, of Charlestown, New Hampshire; six siblings, Roger Spafford, of Georgia, Francis, Patricia and Dorothy Spafford, Sharon Anoe, Ann Amsden, all of Chester; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Spafford was predeceased by his wife, Feb. 21, 2015, and a sister, Marjorie.

The memorial service at First Baptist Church of Chester and burial in Oakland Cemetery in Springfield, will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Chester, P.O. Box 187, Chester, VT 05143.
Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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The memorial service for George Spafford, 81, who died Feb. 8, 2017, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at First Baptist Church in Chester. The Rev. Thomas Charlton, pastor, officiated. Burial will be at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Springfield. Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel.

 

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Jewell Lamphere Brown

Jewell (Quimby) Lamphere Brown, 88, of Bath, N.H., died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, New Hampshire.

Born Jan. 23, 1929, in Northwood, New Hampshire, the daughter of Earle and Christine (Glazier) Quimby, Jewell married Ervin Lamphere of North Springfield on June 15, 1951. They moved to Center Haverhill in 1978 from Hinsdale, New Hampshire to take over as pastor of the Advent Christian Church.

After her husband Ervin passed away Feb. 4, 1981, she married Robert Brown on Jan. 5, 1991 and he predeceased her May 19, 2000.

Jewell was a longtime resident of the greater Haverhill and Bath area. For many years she worked in the housekeeping department at the Grafton County Home, and served as the Lay Chaplain there for more than 30 years, retiring when she turned 80 years old. Jewell volunteered countless hours at Grafton, assisting patients, delivering their daily papers, and providing a healthy, gracious, smile and dose of kindness to the residents. Jewell was recognized by the New Hampshire Governor and the Grafton County Nursing Home for having served 11,000 volunteer hours. She was a member of the New Hampshire Advent Christian Conference, as well as a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Woodsville, where she served for many years as the pianist.

She was also predeceased by two brothers, Rev. Bernard G. Quimby in 1991 and Carroll C. Quimby in 2002.

Surviving family include a daughter, Deborah Lopes and husband Joseph of Wareham, Massachusetts; three sons, Stephen Lamphere and wife Deborah of Lebanon, Daniel Lamphere of Bath and Samuel Lamphere and wife Sandy of White River Junction, Vermont; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one niece, two nephews, and several cousins; a stepdaughter, Beth Spaulding and husband Ronald; a stepson, James Brown; her extended Brown and Lamphere families, which includes Ernest "Puggy" Lamphere of Springfield.

There will be no calling hours.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Calvary Baptist Church, 20 Elm St,, in Woodsville, New Hampshire, with Pastor Alan Morrison officiating.

Spring burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in North Springfield, Vermont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grafton County Association, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774 or Calvary Baptist Church, 20 Elm Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.

For more information or to sign an online condolence, visit www.rickerfh.com.

Ricker Funeral Home of Woodsville, New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements.

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