Nancy L. Glynn

Nancy Lee Glynn, 82, of Perkinsville, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. She was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Waltham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Jones) Jennings. She graduated in 1954 from Hudson (Massachusetts) High School.

On Sept. 10, 1955, she married Herbert A. Glynn in Sudbury, Mass.

Mrs. Glynn worked as a nurse’s aide at Genesis, managed the former Wild Goose Trading Post, both in Springfield, and was deli manager at Jiffy Mart in Chester, retiring in 1998. She was active in Springfield Assembly of God, Springfield Senior Center, a nursing home ministry with her husband, and volunteered at The Light Radio Network of Essex Junction.

She enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, latch hook and other crafts, as well as flower gardening, baking, decorating at home and at church.

Survivors include her husband, of Perkinsville; three children David Glynn, of Pineville, North Carolina, Debbie-Lee Graham, of Perkinsville, Coralee Choiniere, of Springfield; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Jennings, of Bedford, New Hampshire.

There will be no services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Ministries Inc. The Light Radio Network, 140 Main St., Essex Junction, VT 05452. Arrangements are by Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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Nancy G. Eaton

Nancy Gertrude Eaton, 80, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Dorset, Vermont, the daughter of Harlan and Dorothy (Crandall) Coolidge. Nancy grew up on the family dairy farm in Dorset and was a graduate of Burr & Burton Academy. Nancy continued her education at the University of Vermont, where she received her degree in teaching. She went on to become a math teacher in Windsor. She afterward became a social worker for the Vermont Department of Human Services, working in Springfield, Vermont.

Nancy loved the outdoors, she loved caring for her horses and riding with her friends, she was also an avid vegetable and flower gardener and she loved her St. Bernards.

Surviving is her daughter Teresa Eaton of Perkinsville; her two grandchildren, Miranda Holmes and Jeremy Holmes; and her two great-grandchildren, Colin and Gabriel Holmes.

She was predeceased by her husband, Irving Eaton.

The graveside service and interment will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Plain Cemetery in Perkinsville. A celebration of her life will follow at the Springfield VFW Post #771.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to The Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
Arrangements are in care of Adams Funeral Home, Chester.

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Gilbert F. Whittemore

Gilbert F. Whittemore, 67, died Sunday Aug. 27, 2017, of cancer, surrounded by family.

He was born May 17, 1950, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Gilbert and Dorothy (Novakoski) Whittemore.

He graduated in 1968 from Springfield High School; in 1972, summa cum laude, from Harvard University; in 1975, cum laude, from Harvard Law School; in 1976, with a master's degree and in 1986, a Ph.D., also from Harvard.

Mr. Whittemore taught at St. Paul's Choir School, Harvard University, Harvard Law School, MIT and Lesley College. He also worked at the law firm of Stalter & Kennedy, that merged with Rath, Young & Pignatelli and Gilbert, until his retirement in 2016.

He was a member of the ABA, American Precision Museum Board of Trustees, International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum Committee, Association for the Advancement of Science, The History of Science Society and the Society for the History of Technology.

He served as a staff attorney for Vermont League of Cities and Towns and, at the request of President Clinton, on the White House Advisory Committee on the Human Radiation Experiments.

Mr. Whittemore enjoyed gardening and volunteered at Springfield Humane Society.

Survivors include his mother and his wife, both of Perkinsville; six siblings, Jonathan, of Wrentham, Massachusetts, Scott, of Springfield, Jeff and Edward, both of Perkinsville, Camilla, of Rutland, April Case, of Watertown, Massachusetts; nieces, nephews, grandniece and grandnephew.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

The memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield. The Rev. Peter Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Springfield.

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

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Joseph M. Barrows

Joseph M. Barrows, 86, died April 18, 2017, in Venice, Florida.

He was born March 1, 1931, in Perkinsville, the son of Theodore and Gertrude (Warren) Barrows.

He graduated from Springfield High School.

Mr. Barrows served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He married Barbara Mandigo on Oct. 12, 1956. She predeceased him July 15, 1997.

He was a jeweler and watchmaker, owning and operating Barrows Watch and Repair in Guilford, Connecticut, for 35 years.

Mr. Barrows was an avid golfer and Yankees fan.

Survivors include his three children Mark Barrows, of Wallingford, Connecticut, Stephen Barrows, of Branford, Connecticut, and Lori Hart, of Madison, Connecticut; four grandchildren; and longtime companion, Bonnie Berkovich.

The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, where a calling hour will begin at 9 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Plain Cemetery in Perkinsville.

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Tylar C. Barton

Tylar Clyde Barton, 86, of Perkinsville, died peacefully Jan. 22, 2017, at home, with family.

He was born in Springfield, Oct. 15, 1930, son of Tylar and Irene Barton. He graduated from Springfield High School.

He was married to Judy Barton for more than 60 years; together, they owned Vermont Soapstone Co.

Survivors include two daughters Diane Sanford, of Springfield, and Maureen Shattuck, of Perkinsville; one brother, Fred Barton; two granddaughters Jessica Landon and Kristina Hughes; great-grandchildren Colby Darrell and Kendall Hughes; many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

He loved his family, friends, animals, hunting, woodworking and nature.

He was predeceased by his wife; parents; brother, Robert; and grandson, Chad Sanford.

To celebrate his life, all are welcome at his home on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, anytime between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Graveside service in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to BAYADA Hospice, 1222 Putney Road, Suite 203, Brattleboro, VT 05301.

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Eleanor B. Spencer

Eleanor B. Spencer, 91, passed away at her home in Perkinsville on Thursday evening, Dec. 15, 2016. She was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Barnard, Vermont, the daughter of Roy H. II and Hazel (Badger) Barnes. She attended schools in Woodstock, graduating from Woodstock High School.

On June 21, 1951, she married Leslie O. Spencer in North Pomfret, Vermont. He predeceased her on April 23, 1990. She worked as a telephone operator in Woodstock, a secretary, a cook for the hot lunch program at the Perkinsville School and as a seamstress from her home in Perkinsville for many years. Eleanor enjoyed nature, walking and caring for her flower gardens.

She is survived by two daughters Nancy Bladyka and her husband, Paul J., of Springfield, Mary Jane Tetreault of Perkinsville; two grandsons Tyler Bladyka and his wife, Jennifer, and Jesse Bladyka and his wife, Michelle; also by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Victoria; son-in-law Jeffrey Tetreault; three brothers Charles Barnes and his wife, Cecilia, Wesley Barnes and Roy H. Barnes III; and by one sister, Hazel Barnes Dana.

Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield on Wednesday evening, Dec. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Lucile Grambling will officiate. Burial will be in the Grout Cemetery in Perkinsville in the Spring. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Vermont Food Bank, 33 Parker Road, Wilson Industrial Park, Barre, VT 05641 or at www.vtfoodbank.org.

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John H. Putnam

John H. Putnam, 79, a longtime resident of Perkinsville, passed away Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2016, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born March 24, 1937, in Springfield, Vermont, the son of Howard and Margaret (Hinckley) Putnam. He received his schooling in Shrewsbury and Ludlow, Vermont, graduating from Ludlow High School in 1955. He married Barbara Leahy in Point Pleasant, New Jersey on Dec. 8, 1962. John was employed as a machinist at a local machine tool company for many years until his retirement.

He was fond of bluegrass music and played various string instruments. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening and farm animals. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents; and one brother, Eugene Putnam. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Putnam of Perkinsville; two sons, Mark D. Putnam and his wife, Debbie, of Springfield, Vermont and Christopher J. Putnam and his wife, Terri, of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, three grandchildren, David Putnam of Woodstock, Vermont, Nicholas Putnam of Springfield, Vermont and Jennifer Balser of North Springfield, Vermont, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

At Mr. Putnam’s request, there will be no formal services. The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to his family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

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Nathaniel Watkins

Nathaniel Watkins, 29, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 24, 2016, from injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born November 29, 1986, in Springfield, the son of Trevor F. Watkins and Erin E. Todd. He graduated from Keene (N.H.) High School, class of 2005.

Nate was employed as a truck driver with Ruggiero Trash Removal. He loved driving trucks and was a very hard worker.

He enjoyed traveling and recently visited Colorado, enjoyed reading, especially Stephen King books, the outdoors, riding his motorcycle and taking long rides. He was an avid Patriots fan and an avid home-brewer enjoying perfecting the craft. He also enjoyed music and loved playing guitar, and loved animals.

Nate enjoyed making people laugh, he was genuine and compassionate, always willing to lend a helping hand whereever and whenever it was needed. Family was most important to Nate and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his father, Trevor Watkins and stepmother Mindy of Perkinsville; his mother, Erin Todd of Baltimore, Vt.; grandparents Glenn and Ellen Watkins, grandfather David Todd, grandfather Stacey Gates, great-grandfather Wilfred Lambert; two sisters, Jessika Nadeau and husband Matthew, and Annalise Watkins; two brothers, Layne Watkins and Collin Watkins; Aunt Heather Todd-Perham, Uncle Michael Todd, Aunt Carrie Fuller; step-family, grandparents Marty and Kristin Robinson, Uncle Andrew Robinson, Aunt Sharon Robinson, Uncle Michael Deshaine; girlfriend Jamie Lyn Loura; and also by many cousins, friends and co-workers.

Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of life gathering will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 24, at his home, 207 Kendricks Corner Road in Perkinsville.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Black River Action Team, 101 Perley Gordon Road, Springfield, VT 05156; or Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.

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

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Alice G. Adams

Alice G. Adams, 92, a longtime resident of Perkinsville, passed away Saturday morning, June 11, 2016, at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor.

She was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Randolph, Vermont, the daughter of Leslie and Florence (Newell) Gilman. She received her schooling in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School in 1942. Following high school, she traveled to Chicago where she was employed as a telephone operator during World War II. She was working on the switchboard the day that President Franklin D. Roosevelt died in 1945.

She returned to Vermont and married Elton Davis in Randolph in 1946. They were later divorced. For many years, Alice served as the office treasurer for the Windsor County Farm Bureau and was involved with the Windsor County Farm Bureau Field Day held in Springfield. She married Eugene Adams in 1978. She was a Vermont farm girl at heart and enjoyed gardening, playing cards and bingo. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Marjorie Wilk and Evelyn Dimick; and by one brother, Arthur “Gil” Gilman. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Eugene Adams of Perkinsville; three daughters, Barbara Slaton and her husband, Robert, of Springfield, Beverly Lauren and her husband, Charlie, of Chester, and Bette Matulonis and her husband, Jeff, of Springfield; two stepchildren, Richard Adams of Weathersfield and Josephine Streeter-Fletcher of Springfield; one sister, Helen Moore of Springfield; four grandchildren, Tammy Millard of Perkinsville, Jeremy Lauren of Penacook, New Hampshire, Jessica Maher of Charlestown, Massachusetts and Jacob Matulonis of Springfield; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the North Springfield Baptist Church, 69 Main St., in North Springfield. The Rev. George Keeler, Pastor, will officiate. A reception for family and friends will follow in the church hall. Committal services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Mountain View Cemetery in Braintree, Vermont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of VT and NH, 66 Benning St., Suite 6, West Lebanon, NH 03766; or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to her family in an online guest book at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

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James W. B. Parry, 62

James W.B. Parry, 62, died Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

He was born Aug. 5, 1953, in Springfield, a son of Byron and Rosie (Griswold) Parry. James graduated from Springfield High School and began serving full-time with the Vermont National Guard in Springfield. He received his honorable discharge from the National Guard after 17 years of service and then started Parry’s Sporting Goods in Perkinsville, and worked for a time as a painter and lead man at Power Ray in Claremont. Later Jim operated JP Overhead Door, installing garage doors throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.

Jim was married to Shirley Melendy on May 23, 1987, and together they raised their family. He loved spending time with his family, especially time spent in the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping or time at their land and camp in Sheffield, Vermont. He was particularly close with his mother and father and could often be found puttering on small engine repairs with his dad. When he wasn’t with his family, he enjoyed auctions and riding motorcycles. Jim served his community as a volunteer firefighter with the West Weathersfield Fire Department.

He was predeceased by his mother, Rosie; and his twin sister, Jane Parry. Jim is survived by his wife, Shirley of Perkinsville; his father, Byron, also of Perkinsville; daughters Lynn Towne of Windsor, Jody Freeman of White River Junction, Vermont, Virginia Cutting of Claremont and Frances Short of Westminster; sons Shayne Trombley of White River Junction, Vermont and Jeffrey Parry of California; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sister Elizabeth Landon of Tennessee; and two nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Martin Hall in Ascutney. Condolences may be expressed to Jim’s family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.

 

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Elizabeth Anne Dube, 73

Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Dube, 73, died Tuesday evening, March 22, 2016, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, after a short battle with cancer. She was born July 16, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of George M. and Elizabeth Anne (Laurendeau) Porter. Betty graduated from Providence High School and then studied to receive her license as a real estate broker in Rhode Island. She married Albert S. Dube Jr. on May 4, 1963, in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Albert was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. They lived in North Carolina, South Carolina and California.

When he was stationed overseas, Betty returned to Johnston, Rhode Island, to live with her parents. After the service they lived for a short time in Exeter, Rhode Island, before purchasing their first home in Pascoag, Rhode Island. During this time she worked in sales at the New York Department Store in Pascoag, Rhode Island and then later at the Sears Store in Warwick, Rhode Island. They moved to Maine in 1975 and then two years later moved to Perkinsville, where they have made their home ever since.

Betty worked as a machinist at Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield for 15 years. Later she and her husband purchased and operated the Sears Department Store in Claremont for the next 12 years. Betty served as a volunteer EMT for the Weatherfield Volunteer Ambulance Service for many years. She was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Windsor.

She is survived by her husband, Albert S. Dube Jr.; two sons, Albert S. Dube III and his wife, Diane, of Coopersville, Michigan, and Matthew J. Dube and his wife, Barbara, of Perkinsville; grandchildren, Jenna, Cheryl, Cathy, Cory, Elysia, Billy and Daniella; two great-grandchildren, Victoria and Wesley; two sisters, Marilyn Soucy and her husband, Bob of Blackstone, Massachusetts, and Patricia Morgan and her husband, Edward, of Foster, Rhode Island; and also nieces and nephews. A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to Betty’s family in an online guest book at www.knightfuneralhomes.com. The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor has been entrusted with arrangements.

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John J. Oliver Jr., 83

John J. Oliver Jr., 83, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2016, at Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 5, 1932, in Perkinsville, the son of John J. Sr. and Margaret (Gallagher) Oliver. He attended Perkinsville schools and graduated from Springfield High School Class of 1950. He was also a graduate of Tractor Trailer and Heavy Equipment Schools.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, and then served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. On May 8, 1965, he married Nylene Wheeler in Chester. She predeceased him Feb. 16, 2013. A native of Perkinsville, he moved to Ocala, Florida in 1988, where he made his home until returning to Vermont in 2013. He was employed as a truck driver in the area for many years. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, a member of the VFW, the Marine Corps League and the American Legion.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Nylene; three brothers, Lawrence, Christopher and Alfred; and by one sister, Irene Durland.

A funeral mass will be celebrated in the spring at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield, with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

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