William Maynard

William “Bill” Maynard 81, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 31, 2017 at his home in Springfield, Vt. He was born February 1, 1936 in Bakersfield, Vermont the son of Lee H. and Mildred (Fletcher) Maynard. He graduated from Brigham Academy in Bakersfield, Vt.

He served in the United States Army in Korea.

On March 1966 He married Kathleen Campbell in Charlestown, N.H.

Bill was employed as a Machinist with LoveJoy Tool Co. in Springfield, Vt. for many years before moving to Texas in 1980 where he was employed with Texas Instruments for many years, retiring in 1998 and moving back to Springfield, Vt. in 2003. He loved all sports and was a N.Y. Yankee’s fan and a N.E. Patriots fan. He played baseball in High School and was signed to play professional baseball.

He loved gardening , feeding and watching the birds, he was an expert marksman, enjoyed reading news magazines and watching news programs, enjoyed puzzles and brain teasers, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen of Springfield, Vt. Daughter Monica Drake of Arlington, Texas, grandchildren Maxwell Drake and Amanda Drake, brother John Maynard of East Fairfield, Vt. Also by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by five sisters – Marjorie, Rhoda, Marie, Blanche and Pauline.

Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield on Saturday afternoon January 6, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. A graveside committal service with military honors will be held at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph Center, Vt. in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail Springfield, Vt. 05156, or to the Celiac Disease Foundation 20350 Ventura Blvd Suite 240 Woodland Hills, CA 9136

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt.

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Harvey H. Jerard

Harvey H. Jerard passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.

He was born on May 10, 1931 in Newport, New Hampshire, the son of Harvey O. and Doris M. Heard. He graduated from Stevens High School.

He worked at LoveJoy Tool for many years.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Lafko of Springfield, Vermont and Karen Morse of Lincoln, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Mark and Nicole, and three great-grandchildren, Ryder, Emerson and Michael.

He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Nancy and a grandson, Justin.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield, Vermont.

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Neil R. Fairbanks

Neil Rollo Fairbanks, 92, died Dec. 22, 2017 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 22, 1925, in Bridgewater, the son of Rollo C. and Angie L. (Archer) Fairbanks.

He was a World War II Navy veteran and member of the American Legion.

Mr. Fairbanks retired after 32 years’ employment with Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co. in Springfield.

He served as sexton for Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville and also volunteered at the local senior center, delivering commodities and driving seniors to appointments.

He enjoyed making furniture and especially birdhouses in his woodworking shop.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Fairbanks, of Wallingford; four children Colleen Kurylo, of Millerstown, Pennsylvania, Francis Fairbanks, of Mount Holly, Linda Dunworth, of Proctorsville, and Paul Fairbanks, of Ludlow; four grandsons, two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Fairbanks was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Preedham, in 1987; and seven siblings Minnie Worth, Ada Ranney, Myrtle Glidden, Orlo, Roger, Clyde and Della Fairbanks.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at All Saints’ Mission Church in Rutland. A calling hour will begin at 10 a.m. at Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland, prior to the service.

Burial will be at a later date in Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow.

Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Anglican Church, 42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 05701; or Gethsemane Episcopal Church, 89 Depot St., Proctorsville, VT 05153.

Arrangements are by Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock.

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Michele M. Herbert

Michele M. Hebert 49, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Londonderry, Vermont on December 18, 2017. She was born on November 5, 1968 in Rutland, Vermont the daughter of Bernard N. Jr. and Stasia A.(Quimby) Carey. She attended Springfield Schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1986. She attended Castleton State College and CCV earning a degree in Business Management. She later received training and Real Estate Licensing through Manfred.

On August 13, 2011 she married Christopher J. Morse in Londonderry, Vermont.

Michele worked as a Real Estate Appraiser owning and operating her own business MMH Appraisal Services in Londonderry, Vt.

For those who knew Michele, knew that she was a beautiful soul and always willing to help out whenever and wherever she could. She loved to have a good time with friends and family. She was the most gentle and kind hearted when it came to animals as well. She was always trying something new, in the past she was involved with quilting and most recently she really enjoyed painting pottery. Michele was that friendly face you'd always see around town and always said hello even if she was just passing by or she'd talk your ear off. She was the best friend anyone could've ever had or known. She will be greatly missed and always loved. Michele always loved the beach and summer time, it was just where she always felt she belonged. If you ever feel alone or missing her...just look for the sunshine and a warm breeze, or sit on a beach with your toes in the sand and the roaring of the ocean. That's her just soaking up the sun and feeling at home and resting in peace.

She is survived by her husband Christopher Morse of Londonderry, daughter Alyssa Moffit of Putney, 2 grandchildren Kyle and Wilder. Her father Bernard Carey of Springfield, brother Michael Carey of Springfield, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was predeceased by one brother Mark Carey and by her Mother Stasia.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Friends of Manchester Animal Shelter 490 Dunn Barton Rd. Manchester, N.H. 03102.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Arlene Hill

Arlene Hill, 95, of Springfield, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Arrangements are pending with Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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Dorothy M. Eastman

Dorothy Dot M. Eastman 75, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday morning December 14, 2017 at her home in Springfield, Vt. She was born March 23, 1942 in Charlestown, N.H. the daughter of Henry Sr. and Bertha (McGowen) Benware. She attended Springfield Schools.

On June 3, 1978 She married Raymond A. Eastman, He predeceased her on November 18, 1996.

Dot lived in Vergennes for many years and worked at Simmonds Precision. She moved back to Springfield in 1983 where she has resided since.

Dot loved bingo and yard sales, she enjoyed dancing, crocheting, needlepoint, hunting and fishing and loved to cook.

She is survived by one son Patrick Tyrrell of Hartland, one step-son Bill Eastman of Springfield, one sister Gertrude Andrew of Springfield, two brothers Henry Benware of Chester, and William Knight of Springfield. One grandson Dakota Tyrrell, Also by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents, one son and Shawn and two daughters Bobbie Ray and Alicia, and one brother Edward Knight and by four grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday December 21, 2017 at the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. Reverend George Keeler will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt.

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Ryan Goodrich

Ryan Goodrich 35, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chester, Vermont on Saturday December 16, 2017. He was born June 26, 1982 in Springfield, Vermont the son of Palmer H. II and Laurie (Crowson) Goodrich.

He attended Chester Andover Elementary School, graduated from Green Mountain Union High School class of 2001 and graduated from Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, Vt. class of 2003 with a degree in Landscape Design and Horticulture.

Ryan was employed as an Excavation Supervisor and Equipment Operator with P & L Trucking, Logging & Excavating in Chester, Vermont. He was an amazing equipment operator and stonewall builder.

He loved being outdoors, enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling and loved spending time with family and friends, and adored his nieces.

He is survived by his parents Palmer and Laurie Goodrich of Chester, Sister Lindsey Pollard and her husband Shawn of Chester and their children Riley and Olivia. Also by several close extended family members, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Palmer and Catherine Goodrich and maternal grandparents Richard and Janice Crowson. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday December 23, 2017 at the American Legion Post # 67 in Chester, Vt.

Contributions may be made in Ryan’s memory to the Snowmobile Club of one’s choice.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Madelyn Sears

Madelyn Sears, 77, of Ludlow, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, of cancer.

She was born Aug. 12, 1940, in Bellows Falls, the daughter of Herbert L. and Mary A. (Bousquet) Aldridge.

She graduated from Springfield High School in 1958 and from Sheldon Academy of Beauty in Burlington.

On June 22, 1979, she married William Sears in Ludlow.

Mrs. Sears was a seamstress and enjoyed knitting and quilting, as well.

Survivors include her husband, of Ludlow; three daughters Michele Pool, of Burlington, Charlene Durgin, of Middlebury, and Alicia Pool, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; a stepson, William Stone, of Massachusetts; two sisters Barbara Wiggins, of Sunapee, New Hampshire, and Elaine Snow, of Ludlow; four granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.

The graveside service will be held at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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Mark Phelps Sr.

Mark Phelps Sr. 53, passed away on Monday December 11, 2017 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born April 17, 1964 in Springfield, Vermont the son of Charles and Elizabeth ( Childs ) Phelps. He attended Springfield Schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1983. He later attended the Vermont Police Academy.

On January 8, 2008 he married Debra E. Duprey in Chester, Vermont.

Mark was a Law Enforcement Officer in the area for 30 plus years, serving as an Officer with the Bellows Falls Police Department, the Springfield Police Department and was most recently as Sgt. with the Chester Police Department. He was also a K-9 Officer for several years with his canine partner Riggs. Mark had also served with the Springfield Fire Department and the Chester Fire Department and taught in the Protective Services Program at the Springfield High School.

Mark enjoyed camping, scuba diving, hiking, snowshoeing, four wheeling, country music and was a N.E. Patriots fan.

Mark was a hard worker all his life, he was a devoted husband and father and lived every day to it’s fullest.

He is survived by his wife Debra E. Phelps of Chester, son Mark Phelps Jr. of East Longmeadow, MA., His parents Charles and Elizabeth Phelps of Springfield, step-sons Jason Albert of Denver, CO., and Christopher Albert of Chester. Sister Susan Dana of Springfield, Brother Jason Phelps of Springfield, sister-in-law Pam Perry , and brother-in-law Ken Bugosh of Littleton, CO. Also by aunts, uncles and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday December 18, 2017 at the American Legion Post # 67 in Chester, Vermont. A celebration of his life will follow the services.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Supporter Services 901 E Street, NW, Suite 100Washington, DC 20004-2025. or to the Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail Springfield, Vt. 05156.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

 
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Theodore S. Goding

Theodore S. Goding, 89, of Springfield, entered peacefully into eternal life Dec. 9, 2017, with his wife of 67 years at his side.

He was born March 24, 1928, to Stanley and Alice Goding in West Burke, VT, and was a World War II-era Army veteran. His life’s work centered on telecommunications, electrical power distribution and electronics. His interests included amateur radio, opera, photography, storytelling and weather observation – especially thunder showers.

He received compassionate care from the nursing staff at Genesis Springfield Health and Rehab the last few months of his life.

Ted was the beloved husband of Estelle, father of Chris Goding ( Sue) and Susan Cass (Everett), grandfather of Jeremy Goding, Kenneth Goding (Christina), Jason Curtis and Jessica Curtis, and greatgrandfather of Ezekiel.

In accordance with Ted’s wishes, there will be no funeral.

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Madalene E. Paine

Madalene E. Paine, 100, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday morning December 6, 2017 at the Springfield Health & Rehab. Center.

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 31, 1917, she was the daughter of Walter Lacillade and Laura ( Sparrow) Lacillade. As a child, she lived part of each year with her extended family in Montpelier and Barre, Vermont, until her family relocated to Springfield when she was nine years old. From that time onward, Springfield was her home. Even so, she spent many summers travelling to northern Vermont to spend time with her beloved cousins Katherine (McGrath) Sherman and Barbara McGrath and their mutual extended family.

As a young woman, Maddie worked in private service doing general housework for both the Damon and Hildebrandt families of Springfield. She subsequently was hired as an employee of the Jones and Lampson company. Originally hired as a cafeteria worker who pushed carts of food through the shop to distribute it to workers (she was one of three women assigned to this work), she rose to become the cafeteria’s assistant cashier and then its head cashier. During World War II, her shifts ran seven days a week and she often worked back-to-back shifts keeping her at J&L through both the day and the night.

Maddie met Lester E. Paine, Jr. of Providence, Rhode Island when he came to the Springfield area to work in a WPA Camp prior to the war. They married in December of 1945 after Lester returned from service in the Pacific Islands. It was a no-frills ceremony, and they spent the rest of their 49 years of married life arguing about what the exact date of their marriage ceremony had been. Maddie continued for a while to work at J&L as a part-time cashier, and she and Lester built their own home with their own hands in the Goulds Mills section of Springfield. Together they raised their two children and two grandchildren until Lester passed away in 1995.

Maddie’s hobbies included voraciously reading books (the “cozies” genre of mysteries were her favorite type) and exercising her outstanding cooking skills. Throughout her life, she was a caregiver to others. At various points when she was needed, she took into her home her mother, her only sister Pearl Lacillade Dana, her father-in-law Lester E. Paine Sr., and her maternal uncle Orlando Sparrow. During her husband’s final illness, she was his primary caregiver for 2 years. She was also instrumental in raising her two grandchildren, and her house was a permanent “second home” for them throughout their childhood.

She is survived by her daughter Linda Regan and her son-in-law Bruce Regan of Springfield, her son Richard E. Paine and his Husband John Shindler of Naperville, Illinois, her grandson Shane K. Regan of Brooklyn, NY., her granddaughter Shannon L. Regan of Portland, Maine, and numerous much beloved cousins (particularly the Sherman and McGrath families) living in northern Vermont.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday December 11, 2017 at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. Reverend George Keeler will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield.

Friends may call at the Chapel on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail Springfield, Vermont 05156

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Franklin E. Curran

Franklin Edward Curran passed away on December 5, 2017 at his Springfield Vermont home in the presence of his family. He was born February 26, 1929 in Northampton, Mass, the son of William and Margaret Curran. There he grew up helping in his father’s grocery store, graduated from Northampton High and studied electronics at AIC in Springfield, Mass. He met the love of his life at a Smith College function and married Nancy Scrimgeour in December 1950. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Biloxi Mississippi, where he taught electronics.

The first four of his seven children were born in Biloxi and when discharged, he and Nancy made their way back to Chelmsford Mass. From there he went to work for Bell Labs in New Jersey where he designed circuits, one of which helped guide Telstar. His children can remember watching the night sky to see the satellite that Daddy helped make go. After three more children were born, Frank transferred to Allentown, Pennsylvania and from there to Amherst, Massachusetts, where he continued his work with thin film circuitry eventually developing and refining laser techniques.

While in Amherst, keeping horses became a family hobby. He and Nancy took the Draft Horse Class at North Adams State College, and from their teacher, they acquired their first Percheron, Billie Jean. Upon retiring to their farm in Springfield, Vermont, they were able to raise and work many more horses.

He was predeceased by his darling wife Nancy, his brothers William and Robert, his sister Margaret, his sons Joseph and J. Timothy, his daughter Mary Ann and his grandson Jacob.

He is survived by his sons Michael and wife Barbara, Peter and wife Sandy, his daughters Susan and husband Peter Korbet, and Amy and husband Bruce Caldwell.

He is also survived by his grandsons James, Frank, Joseph, his granddaughters Sarah, Karen, Martha, Elysia, Grace, Matilda, Georgia, and their spouses, his step-family Christopher, Kate, Ryan, Dylan, Christina, Laura, Peter, and Ella, as well as his great-grandchildren Meredith, Eleanor, Landyn, Lilianna, Jack, Fern, Ida, Will, Ava, James, Kyden and Enid, who renewed his joy towards the end of his life.

At Papa’s request there will be no services. Donations in his memory may be made to a Veteran’s Organization of your choosing.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting with arrangements.

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Patricia R. Decatur

Patricia Richards Decatur of Chester passed away on Dec. 2, 2017, after a long fight with cancer, surrounded by her family and close friends, at the Springfield Health and Rehab Center.

She was born in Exeter, NH, March 2, 1943, the daughter of Edward N. Richards and Mary Bean Richards Ross.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lee; four children Brian Decatur, of Williston, VT, Scott Decatur and his wife, Nan, of Colchester, VT, Heather Cloud and her husband, Rick, of Baltimore, VT, and Jordan Decatur and Maeve, of Burlington, VT; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One grandson, Raymond White Jr., predeceased her.

She attended Exeter public schools, graduating in 1961. She moved to Chester in 1969 with her family. She was a member of a rope skipping troupe in Exeter during her pre-teens and took up highland dancing and the drum as a teenager. She was a member of the Granite State Highlanders Pipe band for many years. She won many medals with her highland dancing which she later taught for two years at Franklin Pierce College in Antrim, NH.

In Chester, she took up photography and won many ribbons, and later produced photo cards and many other craft items. She was a 51-year member of the Order of Eastern Star and served in many local and state offices. She also was president of the Grand Representatives Association. She was a Cub Scout den mother and mother-advisor for many terms in the Order of Rainbow for Girls and on advisory boards in Springfield and Chester. When her children were in high school, she took up housekeeping for a private estate for over 15 years retiring in 1999.

She enjoyed spending her winters in Florida where she made many friends and was often seen on her three-wheel bike with a "cat in the hat" on spreading joy as "Pat in the Hat" around the community she was in. One of her favorite things to do was to obtain lots of stuffed animals and deliver them to fire stations, ambulance and police departments to have in their vehicles to give to kids for comfort. She would often say "anything you do for a child is never wasted."

In lieu of flowers, any tributes may be made to Chester Rescue or Chester Police K-9 fund. A celebration of life for Pat will be held at MacLaomainn's Pub Great Room in Chester on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to bring your "Pat" stories.

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Gladys C. Coburn

Gladys C. (Carey) Coburn, 93, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Rockingham, the daughter of Clarence A. and Gertrude (Nichols) Carey. She attended Bellows Falls schools and graduated from Bellows Falls High School, Class of 1943. On Aug. 19, 1951, she married Wendell Coburn at the United Methodist Church in Springfield. He died in 2011 after having celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Mrs. Coburn was employed as an insurance underwriter at Lawrence & Wheeler Insurance in Springfield for 40 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Springfield, the Vermont Sunshine Society and served on the Council on Aging. She was a blood donor and volunteer for the American Red Cross.

Gladys is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers, Leslie Carey, Robert Carey, Bernard Carey, Herbert Carey and Floyd Carey; and by three sisters, Marion Cutler, Mabel Goings and Rachel Abbott.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the United Methodist Church in Springfield, with Reverend Gerry Piper, pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m.

Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Charlestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont

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