William F. Otis Sr.

William F. Otis Sr. 73, passed away on Monday December 3, 2018 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 4, 1945 in Springfield, Vermont the son of William F. and Evelyn (Constantine) Otis. He attended Springfield Schools, and graduated from Springfield High School class of 1963.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967, stationed in Texas, Colorado, Maine and Germany.

On July 4, 1964 He married Paulette J. Patoine in Springfield, Vermont.

He worked as an Electrician for Jones and Lamson Machine Tool for several years, He was owner and operator of Vermont Precision Machine Services and later acquired Jones & Lamson Metrology, companies he operated for many years until his retirement in 2010.

He was an avid Boston Sports Fan, watching the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins. He enjoyed supporting his children and attended every sporting event they were a part of. He enjoyed visiting Mohegan Sun many times. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Paulette of Springfield, two sons ; William F. Otis Jr. of Springfield, and Steven R. Otis of Chester, two daughters ; Victoria L. Muszynski of Enfield, N.H. and Angela J. Sadlowski of Springfield. 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was predeceased by his parents and one sister Elizabeth Merrill.

Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield on Friday December 7, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or at National Kidney Foundation Finance Department 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016 or to Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at D-H/Geisel Office of Development Attn: Jason Naugler One Medical Center Drive, HB 7070 Lebanon, NH 03756-0001 or at www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/donate Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont is assisting with arrangements.

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Anna C. (Williams) Giddings

Anna C. (Williams) Giddings, 90, died on Saturday morning Nov. 10, 2018 at her home.She was born in Poultney, Vermont Aug. 16, 1928 daughter of John and Regis (Keith) Williams and moved to Springfield, Vermont when she was very young. She attended Springfield schools, and graduated from Springfield High School.

On Sept. 13, 1947 she married Lawrence “Stub” Giddings at the Baptist Church in Springfield, Vermont. They lived in Springfield until 1986 when they moved to Alden Road in Rockingham, Vermont. Anna lived there until 2015, when she moved in with her daughter Joyce due to dementia.

Anna worked as a seamstress in her home for many years. She was employed by the Springfield Hospital, Green Stamp Store, Young’s Furniture, Fellows Gear Shaper and Jones & Lamson. After she retired, she worked with her husband doing flower landscaping, which they both loved.

She is survived by daughter Joyce G. and Eddie LaVoie of Weathersfield, Vermont, daughter Vickie and Bob Lucious of Springfield, Vermont, son Barry “Tink” and Linda Giddings of Titusville, Florida, brother Roger and Cathy Williams of Springfield, Vermont; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence H. Giddings on May 6, 2005, her son Larry John Giddings, her parents John William Sr. and Regis Williams Clough, and six siblings John Williams Jr., Bill Williams, Paulene (Polly) Wilson, Arlene (Topper) Ross, Lorraine McCormack, Gertrude (Skip) Snide Tallman.

Per Anna’s wishes there will be no calling hours.

Any donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice (VNH) P.O. Box 881 Brattleboro, Vt. 05302.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting with arrangements.

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Lawrence B. Woolson Sr.

Lawrence Brown Woolson Sr. 89, formerly of Springfield, Vt. passed away on the evening of June 19, 2018 at Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt. surrounded by his family. He was born April 17, 1929 in South Orange, N.J. the son of Kenneth H. and Dorothy (VanWee) Woolson. He graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1947, and from Williams College in 1951. On June 7, 1952 He married Constance Baker in New York City, N.Y. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. Mr. Woolson was employed with Jones and Lamson Machine Tool Co. from 1954 - 1971, Vermont Foundry from 1971 - 1972 and with Wiggins Concrete Products Inc. from 1972 until his retirement in 1994. Civic Boards and Trusteeships included, Springfield Hospital, Springfield Library, First Congregational Church, Fletcher Farms, Diversionary Court and Trustee of Public Funds. He enjoyed tennis, hiking, canoeing, alpine and cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

He is survived by his children: Lawrence B. Woolson Jr. and his wife Jill, Leigh Richards and her husband George, Peter Woolson and his wife Alessandra. Grandchildren : K. Hazen Woolson, Leah Stauffer and her husband Matt, Zachary Richards and his wife Lauren, Sam Richards, Christian, Thomas, and Ian Woolson.

A Circle of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday July 27, 2018 at Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt. Committal services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday July 28, 2018 at the Summer Hill Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. Reverend Gerry Piper will officiate.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting with arrangements.

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Richard A. Wilder

Richard (Dick) A. Wilder, 85, formerly of Munsonville and Keene, New Hampshire, passed away on June 9, 2018 surrounded by his immediate family at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida due to injuries sustained in a golf cart / car accident on May 12, 2018.

Richard was born on Sept. 13, 1932 in Munsonville, New Hampshire to Everett and Rose Wilder. He graduated from Keene High School, Keene, in 1950. He was a loving husband and father to his wife Jean and his two children, Nancy and David. He lived in Charlestown, New Hampshire, was an active member of the United Church of Christ, and helped rebuild the Sunday school and meeting area after a devastating fire. He also volunteered as a member of the Recreation Department funding and construction committee for the town swimming pool. He was a founding member of what is now know as the River Valley Community College, Machine Engineering Program. In Keene, he was a member of the Congregational Church and later retired in Lady Lake, Florida, where he loved to go to Disney with his wife every week. He was a mechanical design engineer for 36 years at Jones and Lamson Machine Co. in Springfield, Vermont, for one year at Kingsbury Machine Co. in Keene, and for seven years at Bryant Grinder Co. in Springfield. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate (BM2) during the Korean War, from 1951 to 1955, traveling the world 2.5 times aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Black DD666.

He is survived by his wife Jean of 62 years, currently of Lady Lake, Florida; a daughter, Nancy St. Pierre (Victor) of Charlestown, and a son, David Wilder (Lysa) of The Villages, Florida. He is also survived by grandchildren Stephanie Connell (Andrew), Heather Wellington (Allen), Justin Wilder (Jackie), and Patrick St Pierre (Grace); and great-grandchildren Jazelle, Dylan, Xander, Pierce, Jordyn, Preston, Parker, Reid, Becca, Jack and Sloane, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his brother Alden Wilder, sisters Linnea Hunt and Christine Chandler; and granddaughter Hillary St. Pierre-Ford.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 15 at 1012 Ann Ave., Lady Lake, Florida. His New Hampshire services and burial will be handled by Foley Funeral Home in Keene (www.foleyfuneralhome.com) at a later date in the family cemetery in the Munsonville.

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Dorothy E. Fenton

Dorothy Ethel Fenton, 93, of Springfield, died Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community in Windsor.

She was born Nov. 11, 1924, in Elmont, Long Island, New York, the daughter of John and Hanna (Hyvonen) Bykko.

She graduated from Chester High School.

On Dec. 19, 1942, she married Merrill Fenton in Chester.

Mrs. Fenton worked in the cost office at Jones & Lamson, and later at Bryant Grinder Corp. During World War II, she joined the Civil Service and worked on B-29 and B-17 aircraft. She was assistant manager at a Chester drug store and a ski instructor at Okemo and Killington ski areas.

She served as a courtappointed guardian and advocate for the underprivileged and elderly.

She was a member of Windsor County Extension Service and Calvary Baptist Church in Springfield.

Mrs. Fenton enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, photography, sewing and furniture refinishing.

Survivors include a son, Richard, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years; a brother, Alan Bykko; and a granddaughter.

Per her wishes, the memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, with the Rev. Malcolm Fowler, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Springfield.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156; or Springfield Family Center, 365 Summer St., Springfield, VT 05156.

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William G. Swenson

William G. Swenson, 74, passed away on Wednesday evening at the Springfield Health & Rehab Center in Springfield, Vermont, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 17, 1943, in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Wesley and Gretchen (Graham) Swenson. He graduated from Radnor High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and attended Parks College in St. Louis, Missouri.

He served in the United States Army in Vietnam.

He was employed as an engineer at Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co., Woodland Tool Co. and the Love-Joy Tool Co. He was a licensed pilot and had worked as a flight instructor at the Hartness State Airport in Springfield, Vermont.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, walking at Spring Weather, reading, hiking and camping. He also enjoyed building model airplanes and restored and raced motorcycles. Motorcycles were his passion and he especially liked Ducati, BMW, Triumph and Norton motorcycles.

He also loved animals and rescued senior dogs.

He is survived by his son, Matt Swenson, daughter Jennifer Swenson, sister Julie Schwartz, and was granddad to Brayden. He is also survived by one nephew, two nieces and many cousins and grand-nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022, or to the New England Springer Spaniel Rescue at NEESSR, Inc., P.O. Box 407, Ashland, MA 01721.

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

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Stephen R. Sanderson

Stephen R. Sanderson, 69, passed away at his home in Chester on Friday Morning May 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 15, 1948 in Randolph, Vermont the son of Calvin Sanderson and Eleanor Wells and raised by his mother Eleanor and Step-father Earl VanAlstyne.

He graduated from Springfield High School class of 1966.

On August 31, 1969 He married Bonnie K. Hakey in Chester, Vermont.

He was employed in Assembly and as a Machinist with Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co. in Springfield for over 20 years. He was later employed as Custodian at the Chester – Andover Elementary School for 25 years, retiring in 2012.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, enjoyed cars, and watching stock car racing, He also enjoyed tinkering and fixing things.

He is survived by his Wife Bonnie of Chester, his mother Eleanor of Chester, his children – Scott R. Sanderson of Essex Jct., Vt. , Kelly Sinclair and Stacey L. Sanderson both of Chester, 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers – Dennis VanAlstyne, David VanAlstyne, and Mark VanAlstyne, 2 sisters – Melanie Robinson, and Holly Farnsworth. Also by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a daughter Laurie Ann Sanderson and by his step-father Earl VanAlstyne.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

There will be no services.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting with arrangements.

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Russell Roy

Russell Roy, 79, of Weathersfield, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at his home. He was born June 13, 1959, in Claremont, the son of Elmer and Evelyn (Valley) Roy.

He attended Springfield High School and graduated in 1956. He and his wife remained active in the affairs of the Class of ’56. After graduation, Russell served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958. He then went on to work in the area machine tool industry for years at Pratt & Whitney, and for 23 years at Jones, Lamson & Co.

On June 13, 1959, on his 21st birthday, Russell married his high school sweetheart, Betty Lou Partridge. The two remained devoted to each other for the next 58 years.

Russell loved his family, and enjoyed spending time with them; especially giving them a “hard time.” He was also very involved in the raising, training and racing of standardbred trotting horses. He competed at many regional fairs, Saratoga Raceway and Plainridge Raceway. His involvement in horse racing also included a long-time membership in the U.S. Trotting Association. Russell was also an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. advertisement

Russell is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Roy of Weathersfield. He also leaves behind a brother, James Roy and his wife Gwen, of Tequesta, Florida; two sisters, Hazel Roy of Claremont and Sharon Kramer of Sarasota, Florida; a daughter, Deanna Ballek and her husband Frank of Hartley, Delaware; two sons, Michael Roy of Baltimore, Vermont and Joseph Roy and his wife Jackie, of Springfield, Vermont; five grandsons, Samuel Lau, Benjamin Lau and his fiancee Alexx, Jesse Roy and his fiancee Rochelle, Brady Roy, Justin Roy, and one great-grandson, Kahn Lau.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made in Russell’s memory to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Association of VT & NH at www.vnhcare.org or P.O. Box 881, Brattleboro, VT 05302. The Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Bert A. Washburn

Bert A. Washburn, 93, of Randall Hill Road, passed away at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, on Feb. 21, 2018.

He was born in Lilliesville, VT, on Oct. 11, 1924, the son of Raymond and Esther (Slack) Washburn. He grew up in Bethel, VT, graduating from the Whitcomb High School.

After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force during WWII in the Mariana Islands.

After his service, Bert moved to Bellows Falls and worked for 34 years at the Jones and Lamson Machine Tool Co. in Springfield, VT.

He was a member of the VFW, raced cars in his younger years, was an avid hunter and fisherman, mechanic, an apiarist, horseshoe enthusiast and a tinkerer of projects.

Mr. Washburn is survived by his sons David Washburn and his wife, Brenda, of Bellows Falls, VT, Donald Washburn and his wife, Rhonda, of Pennsylvania, and his daughter, Nancy Thurston, of Springfield, VT. He is also survived by his stepson, Robert Thomson; his brother, Ellis Washburn, of Peabody, MA; along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bert was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline Frances Brizzee; a stepdaughter, Lynn Greer; two brothers Winston and Howard Washburn; and two sisters Shirley White and Eunice Washburn.

Graveside services and a celebration of life will be held in Bethel, VT, at a later date to be determined by his family.

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Melvin S. Lee

Melvin S. Lee, 98, of St. Johnsbury and formerly of Wall Street in Springfield, Vermont, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

Melvin was born Jan. 7, 1920, in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, son of the late Walter A. and Ethel (Sherbino) Lee. He grew up in New Haven, Vermont and graduated from Beeman Academy and went on to business school at Baypath. During World War II, Melvin served stateside in the Army Air Corps and in 1942 married the former Elizabeth Fifield and they have shared 75 years together. He worked at Jones & Lamson Machine Tool in Springfield, Vermont, from where he retired as foreman after 42 years of employment. Melvin had a retirement job and worked until he was 95.

He moved to St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in October 2015.

Melvin enjoyed square dancing and camping, especially at Lake George on the islands. He also enjoyed traveling across the U.S. and Europe. Melvin was a member of the Springfield First Congregational Church and St. John’s Masonic Lodge #41.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Lee of St. Johnsbury, Vermont; daughter Dr. Judith Fifield (Dr. James Lyons) of Collinsville, Connecticut; sons Ret. Lt. Col. Malcolm Lee (Jackie) of North Hero, Vermont and Richard Lee (Alice) of Lyndonville, Vermont; brother-in-law, Joel A. Fifield (Rebecca) of Middlebury, Vermont; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant brother, Alan and two brothers Robert and Fred; and a sister, Harriet Sebert.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the North Danville Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert H. Sargent officiating. A calling hour will be held from noon until the hour of service at 1 p.m. at the church to greet the family.

Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph, Vermont.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.saylesfh.com.

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Edward R. Gosselin

Edward R. Gosselin, 85, of Weathersfield, died Feb. 6, 2018, at Springfield Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born Jan. 4, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Onesime and Yvonne (Rabideau) Gosselin. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1951. While in high school, he was on the basketball team and was known as a class clown among his classmates. He married Daisy Rogers in Springfield on July 8, 1953.

He began working at Jones and Lamson at age 19 and worked there for 40 years as a machinist and later, as a supervisor in his department. He then worked at Sonnax until his retirement.

He loved his place on the hill and his meticulous attention to detail could be seen in his work inside and outside the house. He spent countless hours maintaining and improving his property. He loved working in his garden or his raspberry patch and completing woodworking or remodeling projects.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching college football and basketball. His greatest joy was hosting family and friends at his home for holidays or summer barbecues. He will be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humor and his love for family.

He is survived by his wife, Daisy, of Weathersfield; four sons Gary (Jeanie) Gosselin, of Rowlett, Texas, David (Kathrine) Gosselin, of Springfield, Jeffrey Gosselin, of Whitefish, Montana, and Peter (Nichole) Gosselin, of Springfield; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; his sister, Loretta Otis, of Springfield, and brother, Ronald (Sue) Gosselin, of Winooski. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Edward was predeceased by his daughter, Diane (Gosselin) Smith; his sisters Lorraine Archambault and Janet Routhier and brother, Raymond.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Memorial Chapel.

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Wilfred E. Lambert

Wilfred E. Lambert, 91, of Springfield, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow.

He was born on April 11, 1926 in Springfield, VT, the son of George and Evelina (Roulliard) Lambert, and was a lifelong resident of town. He graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1944.

Mr. Lambert served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. His wife, Shirley M. (Balch) Lambert, died in 2015. He was employed for many years at Jones & Lamson in Springfield, and was also an auto mechanic. He was a faithful member of the Assembly of God Church in Springfield.

Survivors include his children, Ellen Watkins and her husband Glenn of North Springfield; Rod Lambert and his wife Cheryle of Springfield; and Darryl Lambert of Proctorsville; a sister, Edith Hussey of Windham; and five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Assembly of God Church in Springfield, with the Rev. Marc Aube officiating.

Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in the Spring.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Middle River Gospel c/o Springfield Assembly of God 269 River Street Springfield, Vermont 05156.

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

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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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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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Charles R. Burton

Charles Burton age 74 of The Villages, FL, passed away on October 9, 2017 from complications of diabetes. He was born the son of Henry Burton and Annie Burton Goodell in Springfield, Vermont in 1943.

He graduated from Springfield High School, Springfield, Vermont, in 1961 and completed SHS’ Cooperative Patternmakers course in 1963. He enlisted in United States Army Reserve where he served from 1961 to 1969. As a young man in Vermont he enjoyed hunting and fishing in the hills of The Green Mountains.

He married Barbara Harvey in 1963 in Springfield, Vermont.

Charles worked for Jones & Lamson, O’Brien PatternWorks and Lucas Pattern. In Schenectady, New York he worked for General Electric Company. He retired due to health issues from diabetes in 1998.

In New York he was a member of Woodlin Swim & Racquet Club, Patternmakers League of North America and Helen Estates Homeowners Association. He volunteered as Assistant Coach on his boy’s teams at Scotia Little League and Babe Ruth League. He was an always present fan at Niskayuna High School sporting events during his boy’s time there with his distinctive hats standing out in the crowd.

He moved to The Villages, Florida in 2012 where he was active in various activities. He enjoyed golf, billiards and pool water exercise. He was a member of Duck Call Neighborhood Group and Fernandina & Friends Social Group.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, 2 sons Eric & Kathleen Burton of Glens Falls, NY and Colin & Jennifer Burton of Rutland, MA, 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers, Hank & Debbie Burton of Louisiana, William & Jeanne Burton and David Burton of Arizona, 2 sisters, Gloria & Ed LaRow and Joyce & Dennis Mitchell of Springfield, VT, Sister-in-Law Joyce & Bill MacDougall of The Villages, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents and sister-in-law, Diane Burton.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Manatee Recreation Center in the Villages, Florida on Wednesday, October 11th from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Additional services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Charles’ honor to American Diabetes Assoc. P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or online at www.diabetes.org.

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Donald R. Laundry

Donald Richard Laundry, 97, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in his home in Ludlow surrounded by loved ones. A Springfield, Vermont native, he graduated from Springfield High, where he was a devoted athlete in baseball, basketball and football. He would be happy to tell you his stories about his glory days.

Soon after getting his diploma he worked for J&L Tool Company as a tool manager until World War II began. After serving his time fighting for our freedom, he returned to his native Vermont where he married Violet, his longtime love for 75 years and raised 4 children. From there he was involved with coaching, umpiring, and refereeing locally and throughout the state. The stories he could tell. He was an avid sportsman. Golfing, hunting, and fishing and was a main contributor in the Ludlow community and his priorities in his life were his Catholic faith, love of family and service to others. He was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He had a quick smile and charisma that would light up a room.

A man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, providing vegetables, wisdom, and advice to those who sought it. He gave love where it was needed and a good story for those who chose to listen. He is survived by his two sons, Michael and Gary and his daughter, Carol; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Adams Funeral Home, 12 Meadow St., in Ludlow, Vermont. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Church of Annunciation in Ludlow. Graveside committal services and interment will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow. A gathering at the American Legion to follow to honor his legacy, reminisce good memories and to support his loved ones.

Rest in peace, Donald Laundry, may God bless you and your journey above to a better place.

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Rosilda E. Cady

Rosilda E. “Rose” Cady 94, passed away on Monday morning September 18, 2017 at the Springfield Hospital. She was born October 21, 1922 in Manchester, N.H. the daughter of Alfred and Rosilda (Tessier) Caron.

On July 8, 1950 she married Clarence H. Cady in Springfield, Vermont. He predeceased her on April 30, 2004.

As well as being a Mother and Homemaker, Mrs. Cady was employed as a Secretary in the Machine Tool Industry working at the Fellows Gear Shaper and Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co. in Springfield.

Rose and her husband Clarence enjoyed the outdoors, camping, canoeing, and biking, they also enjoyed traveling. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and volunteered at the Red Cross Blood Drives in Springfield for many years as well as volunteering in the community.

She is survived by her children – Charles H. Cady of Hamilton, N.Y., Thomas J. Cady of Underhill, Vt., Mary E. Hill of Andover, Vt. and Michael A. Cady of Davison, N.C. 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many niece, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband and her 6 siblings.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday October 7, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield, Vermont. Reverend Peter Williams celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery in Springfield.

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

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Duane G. Wyman

Duane G. Wyman, 90, of Felchville, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at his home.

He was born Dec. 19, 1926, in Felchville, the son of Claude L. and Dorothy E. (Nutter) Wyman.

He graduated in 1944 from Springfield High School after taking the five-year co-operative course serving apprenticeship at Jones and Lamson Machine Tool Co.

Mr. Wyman served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a Qualified Cadet.

He married Jessie E. Petty, of Ludlow, May 24, 1947, in Brownsville.

He retired as a supervisor after about 40 years at Jones and Lamson in Springfield. He also worked for Cone Automatic in Windsor, Bryant Grinder, Eric R. Bibens, both in Springfield, as well as the state and town of Reading highway departments. Mr. Wyman served on the School Board and as tree warden, auditor, lister, chairman for Felchville Cemetery Association and firefighter.

He was past member of the Masonic Lodge in Springfield and enjoyed summers at the Lake Echo cottage he had built. Survivors include his wife, of Felchville; two sons, Alan Wyman, of Harwood, MD, and Dennis Wyman, of Salt Lake City; five granddaughters; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two siblings, Wanda Maki and Morris Wyman.

The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in Felchville Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Wyman home on Tyson Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to Felchville Cemetery Association, in care of Howard Sanderson Jr., P.O. Box 129, Reading, VT 05062.

Arrangements are by Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. For online condolences, visit www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

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Norman R. Cyrs

A Funeral Mass for Norman R. Cyrs will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield, Vermont. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery will immediately follow. There will be a reception to celebrate Norm’s life from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Nolin-Murray Center in Springfield, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution in Norm’s memory to The Ascutney Trails Association or the Green Mountain Club.

Norman R. Cyrs died peacefully Friday, June 23, 2017, surrounded by his family, at the home of his daughter Katherine in Tigard, Oregon, where he had resided since 2014. Norm was born March 24, 1930, in Springfield, Vermont, the son of Bert E. and Christine (Longe) Cyrs. He graduated from Springfield High School in the Class of 1948.

Norm served in the Vermont National Guard at the rank of Master Sergeant. He worked at Jones and Lamson from 1951 until they closed in 1986 in various positions, including Engineering Checker and Manager of Engineering Standards.

Norm married Helen Ferguson in 1951, with whom he had four children: Steven B. Cyrs (Patricia) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Robert N. Cyrs (Darlene) of Granger, Indiana; Katherine A. Ellis (John Riherd), Tigard, Oregon; and Patricia H. Dalpe (Keith) of Center Conway, New Hampshire. Norm and Helen were later divorced. Norm married Beverly Stowell in 1980. Beverly died in 1994. Norm married Helen Long in 1997. Helen died in 2012.

Norm was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, serving as lector for 46 years. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight and 4th Degree member.

Norm was an avid outdoorsman and hiker. He hiked Mt. Ascutney nearly 400 times. He hiked the Long Trail End-to-End in 1983 in 21 consecutive days. Norm was an active member and treasurer of the Crown Point Road Association for many years and was a Plus member of the Vermont 251 Club, having documented his visit to every town in the state.

Norm is survived by his children; five grandchildren, Scott and Karin Ellis, Jennifer Symonds, Michelle Kovacs (Paul), Shannon Poges and 2 great-grandchildren, Brooke McDonald and Julianna Kovacs.

Norm was predeceased by his parents and sister, Doris Wetherell.

A funeral mass at St. Mary’s in Springfield, Vermont and internment at St. Mary’s Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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My beloved Dad, Norm Cyrs passed away peacefully at my home in Oregon on June 23, 2017 where he had lived with my family for the past 2 1/2 years. My bother Steve and I were by his side when he died.

John, Karin and I are so grateful for the time that we had with him and being able to care for him in our home. We couldn't ask for more. My Dad was so kind, prayerful, cooperative and appreciative to the end. He was a blessing for us all.

We will be gathering in Springfield later this summer to return him to the place he loved. I took his hand and brought him to my home in Oregon and I will carry him home to Vermont.

I love you, Dad. Thank you for all you taught us and for your unconditional love.

Forever,
Your Kath

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Raymond M. Hatt

Raymond Marshall Hatt, 77, died Monday, July 10, 2017, at Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington.

He was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Auburndale, Massachusetts, the son of Alfred N. and Eda M. (Robinson) Hatt.

After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960.

Mr. Hatt worked as a machinist at Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co., Bryant Grinder Co. and Fellows Gear Shaper, all in Springfield.

Survivors include three daughters, Maureen Patoine, of Biddeford, Maine, Deborah Sayer, of Arundel, Maine, and Heather Hatt, of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren and two great-granddaughters; a sister, Barbara Dube, of Amsden; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by four siblings, Gretchen Wheeler, Howard, Kenneth "Pete" and Robert Hatt.

A private graveside gathering will be in Aug. 26 in Oakland Cemetery in Springfield.

Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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