Robert H. Douglas

Robert H. Douglas, 90, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at his home. He was born March 3, 1928, in Endicott, New York, the son of Alan and Edith (Phileo) Douglas. He graduated high school in New York. On June 15, 1963, Mr. Douglas married Marian Stover in Bartonsville.

He was employed as a machinist with Cone Blanchard in Windsor, Bryant Grinder Co. and Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield, for many years. He also worked as a truck driver with Idlenot Dairy in Springfield. He enjoyed playing violin, hiking, riding unicycle and word puzzles.

Survivors include two children Geoffrey Douglas, of Springfield, Deborah Kopefchny, of Toronto, Canada; three grandchildren; five siblings David, Gladys, Margaret, Elaine and Mary. Mr. Douglas was predeceased by his wife July 4, 2014, and a son, Rob Douglas, in 2004.

The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Andover Community Church in Andover, with the Rev. Daryl Martens officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Family Center, 365 Summer St., Springfield, VT 05156.

Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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Wayne T. Griffin

Wayne T. Griffin 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 19, 2017 at his home in Windsor, Vt. He was born November 17, 1958 in Springfield, Vermont the son of Wayne E. and Patricia A. (Sullivan) Griffin. He attended Springfield Schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1976. After high school he completed the Co-op Machine Tool course in Springfield.

He was employed as a machinist at Bryant Grinder Co. in Springfield, Cone Blanchard in Windsor for 18 years and most recently as a Tool Maker with Sturm Ruger and Co. in Newport, N.H.

Wayne was an avid hunter, he enjoyed cooking and was a great cook, He enjoyed snowmobiling and was an avid N.E. Patriots fan. He was also a member of the Precision Valley Fish & Game Association in Perkinsville, Vt.

He is survived by his mother Patricia Griffin of Springfield, son Eric Griffin of Reading, Vt. , daughters – Amanda Griffin of New York, N.Y. and Elizabeth Thurston of Lebanon, N.H. Sisters – Karen Johnston and Lisa Allen both of Springfield, Vt. Also by 3 grandsons and several nieces , nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Wayne E. Griffin in 2014.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday August 25, 2017 at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. Reverend Gerry Piper will officiate. Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel on Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail Springfield, Vermont 05156.

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

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Maurice White, 87

Maurice White, 87, of Winter Street in Claremont, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Springfield Hospital. He was born Dec. 29, 1928, to Ernest and Mary (Eastman) White. He was a native and a lifelong resident of Claremont.

At an early age, he worked for his father on a dairy farm, and then went to work at Cone Blanchard Machine Company in Windsor. He then started his own business, selling and servicing power equipment for about 12 years, and later returned to Cone. After that, he worked at Bryant Grinder in Springfield and retired from there in June 1990.

In August of 1971, while running his shop and selling Ski-Doo snowmobiles, he saw a great need for a snowmobile club in Claremont. He called Everett Coutermarsh, the state director, and talked to him. He then asked Hawky Boardman and Jim Hanks, both snowmobile dealers, and asked if they would help get a club started in Claremont. On Aug. 10, 1971, at the Claremont Police courtroom, with 65 people present, a SVSR was formed. The club became very active and at one time was the largest in the state. Mr. White also enjoyed restoring old cars and farm tractors. He loved woodworking, camping, and owned motorcycles on and off for most of his life. He and his wife were members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter F of New Hampshire.

He was predeceased by four sisters, Ruth Roy, Esther L. Coleman, Edna Curtis and Edith Ownes; his two brothers, Ernest C. White and Raymond F. White. The surviving family includes his wife, Loretta M. (Plourde), whom he married Sept. 30, 1949; and two sons, Larry A. and Randall E., both of Claremont; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A memorial and committal service will be held in the spring. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Claremont Senior Center, 5 Acer Heights, in Claremont. Arrangements are with the Stringer Funeral Home & Crematorium, 146 Broad St., in Claremont. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.

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Victor P. Jarvis, 91

Victor P. Jarvis, 91, a longtime resident of Ascutney, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 1, 2016, at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 30, 1924, in Claremont, the son of Philip and Eva (Greenwood) Jarvis. He received his schooling in Claremont. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Vermont. He married Virginia Dubuque in Newport on April 13, 1946. Mr. Jarvis was employed at the former Cone Blanchard in Windsor. He started Jarvis and Sons Construction in Ascutney in 1951, which he owned and operated for many years.Victor was a member of the VFW in Springfield. He truly enjoyed working and spending time on projects in his garage, visiting with many friends and family, sharing stories. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Richard Jarvis; and one granddaughter. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Virginia Jarvis; two daughters, Phyllis Jarvis and her husband, Patrick Howe, of Claremont and Brenda Bulluss and her husband, Donald, of Ascutney; four sons, Donald Jarvis and his wife, Gloria, of Claremont, Victor Jarvis and his wife, JoAnn, of Springfield, Dwight Jarvis and his wife, Bonnie, and Peter Jarvis and his wife, Judy, all of Ascutney; one brother, Gordon Jarvis of Corona, California; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and one special family caregiver, Angel Kamandua of Ascutney.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at with Pastor Will Hunter officiating. Committal services with military honors will be held in the spring at Ascutneyville Cemetery in Ascutney. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 91, Ascutney, VT 05030. The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family in an online guest book at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

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Mildred H. “Millie” Jarvis, 83

Mildred H. “Millie” Jarvis, 83, a longtime resident of Ascutney, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan.19, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her daughters at her side. Millie was born Jan. 10, 1933, in St. Johnsbury, and was the daughter of Della May Higgins. She received her schooling in Weathersfield and graduated from Springfield High School in 1950. She married Richard N. Jarvis on Dec. 28, 1957, and they were married 55 years until Dick passed away unexpectedly in 2012. Millie and Dick built their home in Ascutney, and moved there in 1963. She was employed at Joy Manufacturing Company in Claremont, at Cone Blanchard Machine Tool Company in Windsor, and she worked at the Ascutney Post Office until retirement in 2012.

Millie enjoyed tending to her magnificent flower gardens, listening to country music, barn dances and helping others. Millie especially loved spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her husband, her mother and her brother, Irving Eaton. Survivors include her daughters, Jean Bridgmon of Plant City, Florida, Linda Wright and her husband, Jeffery, of Wolcott, Vermont, and Lori Crane and her daughter, Olivia of Orlando, Florida; her stepdaughter, Cheryl McDerment and her husband, Herman of Ascutney; her sisters, Cynthia Eaton and her husband, Bill, of Fair Haven, Vermont, and Della May Richmond of Forest Grove, Oregon; her brother, Dick Richmond and his wife, Beverly, of Keene; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Both calling hours and funeral services will be at Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. Friends and family may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, with funeral services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Committal services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date at Ascutneyville Cemetery in Ascutney. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either of the following organizations. (Please note in memory of Millie Jarvis on any donation.) BAYADA Hospice, P.O. Box 1590, Norwich, VT 05055, or Mt. Ascutney Hospital/Oncology, 289 County Road, Windsor, VT 05089. Condolences may be expressed to her family in an online guest book at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

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