Corinne E. Sprague

Corinne E. Sprague, 88, of Springfield Health & Rehab, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 following a period of declining health.

Corinne was born in Springfield, Vermont on March 5, 1930, daughter of Gerald and Evelyn (Newcomb) Estey. Her mother passed away a few days after giving birth, so Corinne was raised by Inez Griswold, her great-aunt. She graduated from Springfield High School, and later Keene State Teacher’s College and completed her nursing training at Mary Hitchcock Hospital. She worked as a registered nurse, first as a school nurse, and then at Springfield Hospital, Springfield Convalescent Center, the Visiting Nurse Association and also did private duty nursing. She was an active member of the Springfield Assembly of God Church where she headed up the prayer chain for many years, and also taught Sunday School. Corinne enjoyed Bible study, gospel music, baking, gardening, sewing and reading. She was a “mother” to many people, and always lent a listening ear, showing how much she really cared. Her prayer list was ever-growing, and she was always faithful to keep these people in her prayers.

In 1952 she married Howard Sprague, Jr. He died in 1982. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her son, Alan Sprague in 2015, by her brother Robert Estey and her step-mother Ruth Estey.

She is survived by her daughter Brenda Kelly (Roger) of Springfield, Vermont daughter-in-law Cheryl Sprague of Norwich, Vermont; two grandsons Richard Sprague (Kristina) and Ron Sprague (Jessica); four great-grandchildren; her other “children” Rod and Cheryle Lambert; and several nieces and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the Springfield Assembly of God Church, 269 River Street, Springfield, Vermont. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. A visiting hour will be from noon – 1 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Assembly of God, 269 River Street, Springfield, VT 05156, the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156, or to the charity of your choice.

Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.

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Heather L. Byrne

Heather L. Byrne, 49, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at her home.

She was born March 9, 1969, in Springfield, the daughter of George R. and Sally (Lengyel) Trombly.

She graduated in 1987 from Springfield High School.

Ms. Byrne worked as a waitress in the area for many years, and was employed most recently as an LNA at Cedar Hill Health Care Center in Windsor.

Survivors include her father and stepmother Mary, her mother and stepfather Ernest Mas, her son, Joseph Byrne, all of Springfield; siblings Shane Mas, of Weathersfield, Matthew Trombly, of White River Junction, Benjamin Trombly, Meghan Reiss, both of Medford, Massachusetts; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The private graveside service will be held at a later date.

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

Arrangement are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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Mary M. Durand

Mary M. Durand, 90, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 11, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Welcome) May.

She graduated from Springfield High School.

On July 27, 1948, she married Conrad M. Durand in Springfield.

Mrs. Durand worked as an LNA at Springfield Hospital for many years.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles and watching old western movies.

Survivors include a son, Wayne Durand, of Springfield; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers Edward, Lawrence and William May; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Jan. 21, 2000; a son, Keith Durand; and a granddaughter.

The graveside service will be held at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery in North Springfield.

Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel.

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Darlene Y. Lique

Darlene Y. Lique, 79, died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Springfield Hospital.

She was born Aug. 5, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Buster Odell and Virginia L. Daniels.

She was employed as a House of Lloyds sales representative for many years, a nursing assistant in home health care and Hanson Court Nursing Home and also worked at American Optical and Whitney Blake.

On June 7, 2003, she married Daniel R. Lique in Springfield.

Mrs. Lique enjoyed playing bingo, cards, Yahtzee and going on car rides.

Survivors include her husband; six children Katherine and Dennis Gallagher Jr., Louanne Kulpa, Ann Marie Morrison, Virgina Bessette, Sharon Cenate; stepchildren Jason and Angelique Lique; two brothers William and Kevin Daniels; two sisters Robin and Cheryl Daniels; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by two children Cindy and Maynard Cenate Jr.; and two brothers Larry and Tommy Daniels.

The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 6, in Pleasant View Cemetery in Chester.

Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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Mary M. Durand

Mary M. Durand, 90, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 11, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Welcome) May.

She graduated from Springfield High School.

On July 27, 1948, she married Conrad M. Durand in Springfield.

Mrs. Durand worked as an LNA at Springfield Hospital for many years.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles and watching old western movies.

Survivors include a son, Wayne Durand, of Springfield; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers Edward, Lawrence and William May; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Jan. 21, 2000; a son, Keith Durand; and a granddaughter.

The graveside service will be held at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery in North Springfield.

Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel.

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Ida A. MacKenzie

Ida A. (Michniewich) MacKenzie died Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Springfield, Vt. She was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Springfield, the daughter of Amelia (Jwaszkiewicz) and Stanislaw Michniewich. She graduated from Springfield High School and as a registered nurse from the Fanny Allen School of Nursing. She worked as an industrial nurse at J&L in Springfield in the 1940s and later as a private duty nurse.

She married Neil F. MacKenzie in Springfield April 12, 1947. They worked, loved and laughed together for 63 years. Together they owned and operated MacKenzie Construction in Chester. He predeceased her in 2010.

She is survived by three daughters, Dawn-Marie MacKenzie of Myanmar; Pam (MacKenzie) and her husband Peter Durda of Hinesburg, Vt.; and Jo-Anne MacKenzie of Salisbury, Mass. She was an amazing role model and, with her husband, raised three strong women.

She is also survived by three grandchildren, Kate Durda and her husband Shawn Sato of Iowa City, Iowa; Amelia Paini and her partner Joseph DeMarco of Salem, Mass.; and Neil Durda and his wife Shannon of Georgia, Vt. She was predeceased by her grandson Clay Paini in 2015.

Survivors also include three beloved great-grandchildren, Luca DeMarco, Hailey Durda and Josephine Sato.

She was predeceased by her brothers Anthony and John, and sisters Mary, Sophie, Victoria and Stella.

Her faith was very important to her; she was a longtime and active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chester.

She was an avid reader, gardener, volunteer, game player and practitioner of tai chi. She loved her family most of all. She leaves a big hole.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chester. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Chester.

Memorial contributions may be made to Whiting Library, 117 Main St., Chester, Vt.

Davis Memorial Chapel of Springfield is handling the arrangements.

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Doris Spafford

Doris Spafford, 92, formerly of Baltimore, died Jan. 29, 2017, with loved ones at her side.

She was born April 11, 1924, in Wallingford, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel Patch, the oldest of eight children. br />
Mrs. Spafford was a nurse at Hanson Court in Springfield for many years. After retiring, she did private care until she was well into her 80s. br />
She also volunteered at Adult Day Care and was a member of Alpha Chapter of the Eastern Star. br />
She enjoyed the Red Sox, NASCAR racing, square dancing, playing cards, reading and knitting afghans. br />
Survivors include three siblings, Judy Edmunds, David and Marvin Patch; three children, Deborah Ingalls, Donald II and Douglas Reed; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchid; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Donald A. Reed, in 1962 and married Bert Spafford in 1969. br />
The graveside service will be at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery in North Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society .

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Patricia F. Hayden

Patricia F. Hayden, 95, died Sunday April 17, 2016, at her home in Springfield. She was born March 21, 1921, in Springfield, the daughter of Harold C. and Gladys ( Fullam ) Fellows. She graduated from the Mount Herman School in Northfield, and went on to attend the University of Vermont.

On Oct. 2, 1942, she married Albert A. Thorpe. He predeceased her in 1945. She later married Robert B. Hayden on December 29, 1956, He predeceased her on May 23, 1994.

Mrs. Hayden worked for many years with the Springfield Visiting Nurse Association, working in the clothing room and serving of the board of trustees. She worked as a Red Cross nurse’s aide with Springfield Hospital for several years. She worked at the Springfield Library for 16 years, and was a library volunteer for many more years. She volunteered for the Santa Claus Club for 40-plus years.

She is survived by her son, Gerald A. Thorpe of Wilmington, Del., two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

At her request there were no services, and a private burial was held in the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Springfield Town Library 43 Main St., Springfield, VT 05156; or to the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Southern Vermont and N.H., P.O. Box 976 White River Junction, VT 05001. Arrangements were by Davis Memorial Chapel.

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Simone H. Murray, 68

Simone H. Murray, 68, passed away Saturday evening, Jan. 23, 2016, at her home in Springfield surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 15, 1947, in Lac-Megantic, Canada, the daughter of George and Raymonde (Nadeau) Pardis. She graduated from Black River High School in Ludlow, Vermont, Thompson School of Nursing in Brattleboro, and continued with college courses to achieve her RN. On Dec. 26, 1966, she married Lee G. Murray in Ludlow.

She was employed as a registered nurse with Springfield Hospital for 20 years, and with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon for 20 years, retiring in 2005. She was a devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield, and a member of Court St. Anne Catholic Daughters. She was also an active member of the Springfield Senior Center and a member of the Springfield Retired Nurses, and the Rolling Wheels Camping Club. Simone enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with her grandchildren, camping with the Rolling Wheels Camping Club, and sewing.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lee; one son, Darin Murray and his wife, Kate, of Marlborough, New Hampshire; two daughters, Karen Murray and Nichole Knight, both of Springfield; five grandchildren; three brothers, Roger Pardis, Peter Pardis and Michael Pardis; four sisters, Claudette Lummer, Genny Swenson, Suzanne Jamison and Pierrette Mahar; also by several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield. Rev. James Zuccaro will officiate. Burial will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield. Contributions may be made in her memory to the St. Mary’s and the Catholic Daughters, 10 Pleasant St., Springfield, VT 05156.

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