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A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring with burial in Center Cemetery, Bernardston, Ma. Her early years were spent on the family farm in Vernon where she learned, among other things, the value of hard work. Bernardston, Ma. The times we laughed. and was a graduate of New Salem Academy, New Salem, Ma. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. They came to Northfield in 1956 and made it their home. and and his mother Patty Stratton-Poulin and step Dad Kurt Poulin of Greenfield, Ma. Vernon, Vt. Robert J "Bob" Miller Sr. of Vernon, Vt. died January 13, 2022 at Brattleboro Mem. She leaves her daughter Taeko Bruce and her husband Douglas of Vernon, Vt. and granddaughtes, Heidi Bowman and her husband Tom of Greenfield, Ma. He competed with his own dogs in the sport of Schutzhund, rising to become a national level competitor with his dog Asko over the years. During his 43-year career with Aramark Services Roger advanced steadily to become a Director of Food Services of healthcare facilities in the states of Rhode Island, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, New York, and Vermont, concluding his career in New Jersey. Mary E (Strange) White She never found anything conclusive about her mother, but the DNA results confirmed what she already knew that she was, indeed, Irish (as a young girl she had very pale skin, long red braids, and freckles on top of her freckles). He then spent time in the Peace Corps where he attained his GED. Bonita Bonnie Jean (Wetmore) Shepard, 76, of Northfield, MA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 9. She worked early in life at the Margolin Pocketbook Factory, then at Case Paper Mills, Eden Park Nursing Home, Connective Technologies, and lastly at the Brattleboro Retreat in housekeeping from where she retired. Serving the Town of Bernardston was important to him, and beginning in 1973 through the present, he held a variety of elected and voluntary positions, including sitting on the board of health, the board of appeals, several terms as selectman and as an assessor. Vernon, Vt. Larry James Ruffins, 68 of Vernon, Vt. died Saturday (11-05-2022) at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, Vt. after a brief illness. Pastor Michael McCosker of North Hinsdale Community Church will officiate. died Wednesday (5-26-2021) at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, Mass. the son of Dawn Hiliard of Northfield, Ma. He worked for 45 years for the former Mohawk Plastics and then at Hi D Liners until his retirement in 2013. If he wasnt socializing at his store, he could be found bantering at the town diner with the locals and newcomers alike wearing his New York Yankees baseball hat. He served with the Massachusetts National Guard for six years. August 22, 1943 ~ August 12, 2021 Boston, MA 02284 He loved classic autos and working on them, snowmobiling, and reading. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, NH in the spring. Dave attended Mt. Victoria Bentley and her husband Charles of San Antonio, TX. She was baptized at St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, NY. Clifford E Hastings She was predeceased by a son Tracey Jay. You could visit one day and see wall paper on the walls and the next, the paper torn down and the walls painted in such beautiful colors and designs. She loved gardening, birds and her dog. Nikita leaves behind her Grandmother on her fathers side Lorraine Geddis of Tuners Falls. She was the person you called for a listening ear and good advice. He was fostered from birth by Alice Madsen, who adopted him. This includes several childhood friends to whom he stayed connected, including Tom Bassett, Sami Thirumalaisamy, Ian French, Ernest Bolton, Luther Macon Epps, Jr., Harry Hopkins, Jr , and Jason Burbank. In 1951 he went into business with his brother-in-law John Elie (Elie & Bassett Caretaking & Trucking) performing tree work, landscaping and trucking, eventually branching out on his own in 1962. We will miss his quick wit, intellect, and great sense of humor the most. He had an absolute love of steam technology, politics, history, literature, sugaring, contra dance, old time music, and haying, a family tradition for five generations. He was a 55 year member of the Harmony Lodge of Masons, serving as master in 1970. The two had gone to Pioneer together in junior high school and did not reconnect for over 30 years, until their first date, at Magic Wings, in September of 2013. Winchester, N.H. Dennis (Denny) Wiliams, 71 died July 27, 2019 at his home. Box 6307, Springfield, MA. Paul B. Shedd His inventive nature led him to create another calibration on the micrometer during his tenure at the L.S. Donations in her memory may be made to Lifepath, 101 Munson St. Suite 201, Greenfield, MA 01301, htpp./lifepathma.org. He lived a life full of family and love and will be deeply missed. Sunapee, New Hampshire. November 13, 2022 Cheryl A. Travis for her elementary education. She loved to travel with her companion Merton Fisher and enjoyed life whether on a cross country trek, a cruise, visiting friends or relatives, or watching her many grandchildren-at-heart at their sporting events, attending birthday celebrations and taking them to amusement parks and beaches throughout New England. She was born February 8, 1945 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Nicholas J. Giannetti and Margaret (Buereau) Giannetti. Sheila M. Sperry She thought a lot of her dear Aunt Linda, and enjoyed time spent her family. He married the former Musa Ellis in Kobe, Japan on Dec. 17, 1954. Claire Helen Lemay Hall, born March 10, 1927 passed away in her sleep August 5th 2021. May 5, 1955 ~ April 16, 2020 and Eunice "Eunie" Grover of Bernardston, Ma. to Albert and Margaret (Hubbard) Williams. He ie Survived by his sisters, Patricia "Pat" Stone of Northfield, Mass, and Kathy White of Charlemont, Mass. There will be a calling hour on Friday (8-2-2019) from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jessica Sullivan, Kristin Bourassa, Melissa Rocheleau, James Nahajlo, and Jessica Melaas and seven great grandchildren. Before retiring in 1988 he worked 9 years as a custodian at Pioneer Valley Regional School. Maralee Deane Harry He was born in Gill, Ma. At a time to be announced. Northfield, Ma. She had worked at Minshall Organ in Brattleboro, Vt. as office manager. passed away on June 23, 2021 at his home. She was an active member of St. Patrick's Church in Northfield. Montague, Mass. Gordon Francis Jr. (Gordy) Theodore R. Miller Jr. No matter what event they attended if their was dancing they were the first ones on the floor. Howard was predeceased by his first wife Nell Brassor, and survived by his children Warren Spaulding (Charlene), and very close friend Linda Rogers; he is survived by his wife Vasantha of 52 years, his children Nathan Spaulding, Chandrika Palhof (Andrew), Miriam Spaulding (Scott), Kumaran Spaulding, Geoffrey Spaulding(Tiffany); and grandchildren Jason, Josh, Kaliana, McKayla, Darian, Andrew, Matt, Julianna, Corinne, Andrew Jr.,Savannah, and Cordell; and many cousins including Steven Johnson ( Rubia) , Bruce Buffum (Stephanie); many nephews & nieces: Paul Spaulding (Cynthia), Joanne OConnor (Doug), James Smolen (Linda), Nancy Chase (Paul), Diane Tompkins (David), Scott Morrow (Pat), David Brassor (Barbara), David Spaulding, who pre deceased him, (Maureen) Gail Noland (Ralph), and Nancy Nostrand ( Peter ). Northfield, Ma. He loved gardening, and acting as a clown. Donations in his memory may be made to Compassionate Care ALS, P.O. having coffee at his kitchen table or on the porch with anyone who stopped to visit. Ruth Morris Kidder 04/30/1940 - 03/15/2022 . She was born on February 18, 1937 in Amherst, MA, daughter of Wallace and Katherine (Wanczyk) Spear. Carolyn S. Morris, 75 formerly of Erving, Ma. . She and George were engaged on the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland in April of 2019 and planned a honeymoon in Scotland for late summer of 2022. She loved her daughter and grandchildren with all her heart, and adored her husband. Grandson Justin ONeal and partner Jennifer Crandell of Fitzwilliam, NH. A funeral service will be Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kidder Funeral Home, 1` Parker Ave. Northfield, Ma. Debbie volunteered at the Bernardston Senior Center. Bob's friend Peter Rising Sun remembers once praying with Bob, who ended his prayer by saying, "All we have is each other." Northfield, Ma. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of Dennis retired after 32 years of devoted service to the town and was a lifetime member of the fire department. Funeral services with interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Northfield will be private and at the convenience of the family Donations in Katies memory can be made to Dakin Humane Society, 163 Montague Road, Leverett, MA 01054, or adopt a pet in her memory, and give it a good, loving home. We love her and miss her dearly. Click here to send a condolence message. He worked for 38 years at the Pioneer Valley Regional School system as head janitor. and grandchildren, Stephen and Mark Giard, Kelly Nichols, Keri Gauvin and Kately Cardaropoli, five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. May 8, 1924 ~ June 25, 2019. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of Northfield, Mass. Helen was born in Vernon, Vt. on December 3, 1923 the daughter of Guy and Alta (Richardson) Smith. After her children were grown, she delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program. Since WWII, Howard had a passion for flying; from his home airstrip to work, and as far as Haiti & the Bahamas. Larry was a graduate of Wester New England College with a master's degree in Engineering. Marjorie E. (Lovell) Slocum born August 16, 1922 to Virginia J. She leaves her parents Judith Powers of Gill & her partner Raymond Clark of Northfield and David Powers of Bernardston & his partner Marie Castine of Turners Falls. Alice Mary (Legere) Whitney Daniel He resided in Southbridge, Mass. Quechee, Vt. Karen M. Chula (Raymond) 71, ended her 18 year battle with cancer on July 5, 2021 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH. He and his wife took pride and pleasure utilizing their antique car when they were active members of the Yankee Car Club where he served as Vice President and then President. She is also survived by her sister Jennifer Olszowy and her husband Mark and her niece Mackenzie Olszowy of Virginia, as well many friends and family. On September 18, 1954, the son of Joseph and Anne (Thompson) Manning. If a volunteer was needed, Alice was the first to raise her hand. Lula moved back East from California to help her mother after her father died. August 18, 1927 ~ January 23, 2022 Bernard "Bernie" Colbeth, 72 passed away on July 10, 2022 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, Ma. He also leaves seven beautiful great granddaughters; Ella, Aylen, Avery, Eisley, Iliya, Olivia, and Braylin. And her sister Martha Momaney and her husband William, of California. She was born in Greenfield, Ma. After their marriagethey eventually moved North to Vernon, Vt. which was Shirley's hometown. Alta Jane Sund in Maintenance. at a time to be announced. During World War II, she worked for Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corporation from 1941-1944 at the Habershaw Division Plant in Yonkers, New York. Click here to send a condolence message. He married the former Agnes McComb who predeceased him in 2017. He was an avid golfer, was a member of the Northfield Golf Club for many years, and continued to play regularly until he was 94 years old. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of A reception will follow at the home of his daughter, at 759 Millers Falls Rd. arrangements. She worked for over 20 years at the Grist Mill Restaurant in Amherst Ma. She lived as sustainably as possible, growing bountiful gardens and preserving food, and shared her home with a series of quirky cats. She was predeceased by her sister Lillian F. Allen, and an infant brother Edward. Arthur had a strong work ethic, a great sense of humor, and loved word puns. The accomplishments of the work parties helped to obtain state resources which allowed for the development of the Bernardston Museum on the upper floor, as well as the Senior Center on the main floor of the Institute. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday (11-18-2021) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Avenue, Northfield. arrangements. It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Litvack announces his peaceful passing in our Boca Raton home on Monday, February 27, 2023, surrounded by his family, at the age of sixty-eight. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1956 and the Springfield School of Nursing in 1959. Art, Ann, and their three children were active members of St. Patricks Church in Northfield. He was born in Northampton, Ma. In 1955 Charles became an ordained minister in the Advent Christian Denomination and for approximately 40 years she and her husband pastored in Nova Scotia, California, Vermont and New Hampshire. June 4th, 1933 ~ December 28, 2022 He is survived by his wife of 54 years Barbara, and his sons, John Miller Jr. of Chesterfield, NH. They have been together since they were teenagers. In later years she was an active member of the Northfield Fortnightly Club and a frequent volunteer at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. There are no calling hours. where he was a master machinist. He was preceded by his daughter, Jenna (De Boer) Mauthe in 2014. She married her longtime friend and love of 45 years Denis J Ross in 1974. Alice Joyce (Davenport) Severance, 88 of Northfield, Ma. Greenfield, Ma. Kenneth Brandon Miller He owned his own bus and became a contracted bus driver for Pioneer Valley Regional School for 9 years. He was also a small aircraft pilot/instructor at Pioneer Aviation in Turners Falls, Ma. The first thing she started spending her pay on was to go twice a month to Dr. Sullivan DDS, for the cost of 50 cents a visit, a habit she would have all her life. She was also a devoted member of the First Parish Unitarian Church participating in many church activities and serving on many committees. It is with sadness as we announce the passing of Arleen Kilpatrick on the morning of March 16, 2020, due to natural causes. He retired from Irvine Unified School District in 1998. To honor Joan and Bill a memorial bench has been placed in the Prescott Memorial Garden at Grotonwood Camp and Conference Center in Groton, MA. In later years it became card games and he especially enjoyed beating his family at cribbage. Later,he was part of the Sewer Department Commission in Winchester, NH. Gordy graduated from McKinley High School in Marietta Ohio in 1958, and served 3 years as a mechanic in the Army stationed at Fort Devens Massachusetts. Fay was an active member of The United Church of Bernardston where she was a member of the diaconate, church council, and membership committee. Joe, Rita and others from Northfield used their spare time to establish the Northfield Concerned Citizens group whose efforts led to the opening of the Northfield Teen Center which gave teens a safe fun place to hang out. great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Greenfield, Mass. He was born on January 11, 1950 in Montague, Mass. 01360 . Winchester, N.H. Genevieve F. Racicot, 89, of Winchester, N.H. died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon (9-3-2022) at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, Ma. at a date to be determined. December 21, 1962 ~ March 18, 2022 Their home was built on land that was once part of the Shaw family farm. His life long passion was working with his chain saw, cutting trees and splitting the wood to provide heat for his home. 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