Bradlee V. Starrett

Bradlee V. Starrett, 78, of SPringfield, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 5, 1938, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the son of Harold B. and Rose (Elliott) Starrett. He graduated from high school in Massachusetts.

Mr. Starrett worked in construction and retired as a captain from the U.S. Coast Guard after 21 years of service. He served on the Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa during the Perfect Storm rescues.

He married Elaine Day Batchelder Oct. 31, 2009, in Springfield.

He was an avid deep sea fisherman, enjoyed hunting and sports, and was a national and international archery champion, as well as a champion bowler.

Survivors include his wife of Springfield; three sons, Kent and Keith Starrett, both of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, and Kirk Starrett, of Qukaiuii, Hawaii; four daughters, Kelly Babis and Kim Chartier, both of Phillipston, Massachusetts, Kristal Cioffi, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, and Kathy Dargin, of Nashua, New Hampshire; a sister, Linda Whitaker, of Hampden, Massachusetts; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Starrett was predeceased by a brother, Terry Starrett.

The celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Bow Baptist Church in Weathersfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

  (Click on photo to enlarge)

Read More »

Robert E. Bushway

Robert E. (Bob) Bushway, 85, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at the Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, Vermont, surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 12, 1931 in Springfield, Vermont to Charles V. Bushway and Clara E. Stanford Bushway.

Bob grew up in Westminster West, Vermont and graduated from Bellows Falls High School in Bellows Falls, Vermont in 1947. He married Ruth M. Bashaw in 1951 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. They were happily married for 65 years.

In 1952, Bob went into the US Army and served in Korea as an army surveyor. He was discharged from active duty in 1954 and from the reserves in 1962, at the rank of corporal.

Bob worked for The MacMillin Company in Keene, New Hampshire for over 40 years. He was progressively promoted from carpenter to construction superintendent and then project engineer, and was assigned some of the company’s most challenging and prestigious projects. He directed the construction of hospitals, schools, factories, office buildings and housing complexes in New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. His work included the Deerfield Academy Natatorium in Deerfield, Massachusetts and Twin Farms Resort in Barnard, Vermont. Bob retired in 1997, but remained active with projects at home, for his children, and for the Charlestown Senior Center.

Bob loved country music and was an accomplished steel guitar player. He played in the country band “Country Sunshine” for many years with his wife Ruth. The band entertained at local clubs, restaurants, and private parties. Bob also enjoyed woodworking, mechanical work, and welding. He had a fully equipped woodworking shop and a mechanic’s bay where he built his own furniture, trailers, snow plows, and countless unique inventions. Creating a custom made solution to a specific need was one of Bob’s special talents.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Clara Bushway, his brother Charles H. Bushway, and his son, Bruce Bushway. Bob is survived by his wife Ruth of Charlestown, New Hampshire; his daughter Heidi Bushway and husband Greg Lorsbach of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire; his daughter-in-law Sherrie Bushway of Charlestown, New Hampshire; his brother William Bushway and wife Pat of Charlestown, New Hampshire; his sister Irene Brown of Gardner, Massachusetts; his half brothers Gordon Bushway of Pittstown, New York and Everett Bushway and wife Amy of Waterford, New York; his step mother Ida Bushway of Valley Falls, New York; his grandchildren Angelique Bushway, Martin Bushway and wife Annessa, Jennifer Bushway, and Justin Lorsbach and wife Beth; his great-grandchildren Ivy Warren, Brandon Bushway, Hannah and Miranda Lorsbach and Amir Muhammad; his sister-in-law Leona Bennett; his brother-in-law Gordon Bashaw; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visiting hours will be held at the Charlestown Memorial Chapel on 34 Main St. in Charlestown, New Hampshire on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. A memorial service will be held at the Charlestown Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery in Charlestown with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Charlestown Senior Center, 223 Old Springfield Road, Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603 or to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (http://www.parkinson.org/). To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.

  (Click on photo to enlarge)

Read More »

Kelby J. Pugh, 44

Kelby J. Pugh, 44, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, February 19, 2016, at his home in Kekaha, Hawaii. He was born Nov. 1, 1971, in Springfield, the son of John and Susan (Cartier) Pugh. He attended Springfield schools, graduated from Springfield High School and attended Wagner College. Mr. Pugh was a carpenter working in the building and construction industry for many years. He enjoyed scuba diving and surfing.

He is survived by his parents of Springfield; his daughter, Kamala, of London, England; four brothers, Tyler, Corey, Max and Alex; two nephews; maternal grandparents Leo and Helen Cartier; three aunts; one uncle; and numerous cousins.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

  (Click on photo to enlarge)

Read More »

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.

  (Click on photo to enlarge)

Read More »