Births
• In Brattleboro (Memorial Hospital), Sept. 18, 2013, a son, Carter James, to Kayla Joyce of Townshend and Noah Chapin of Brookline; grandson to Bill and Jennifer Joyce of Townshend, Jorda Daigneault of Brookline, and Clifford Chapin of Grand Rapids, Minn.; great-grandson to Bob Litchfield of Newfane, Joe and Ruth Daigneault of Townshend, and Shirley Harford of Bayonet Point, Fla.; great-grandson to Anna Chapin of New Milford, Conn.; and great-great-grandson to Eliza Crowninshield of Jamaica.
Transitions
• Wendy Sanctuary, a physical therapy assistant, has joined Sojourns Community Health Clinic. She has more than nine years of experience working within inpatient and outpatient physical therapy programs - her expertise is in orthopedic physical therapy - with people recovering from orthopedic injuries/surgeries such as rotator cuff repair, total joint replacements, and fractures.
Obituaries
• Lester Allbee, 93, of Brookline. Died Sept. 20 at Grace Cottage Hospital. Husband of the late Carol Blakeslee Allbee. Father of Bruce Allbee of South Burlington and Neal Allbee of Bend, Ore. Brother of the late Harlan, Gladys, Deane, and Ruth Allbee. Born in Brookline, the son of the Gerald and Ruth (Osgood) Allbee, he was a highly skilled saw mill operator who had a keen eye for getting the most lumber out of logs, and a masterful bulldozer operator who did not require a transit for knowing when “grade” had been achieved. He is remembered for his quick sense and use of humor and his generosity in giving his time and efforts to helping others. Memorial information: A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, at 12:30 p.m., at the NewBrook Fire Department in Newfane Donations to the NewBrook Fire Department, Newfane, VT 05345 or Grace Cottage Hospital, P.O. Box 1, Townshend VT 05353.
• Howard W. Barlow Jr., 86, of Brattleboro. Died Sept. 22 at Hilltop House in Brattleboro. Born in St. Albans, the son of the late Howard and Lillian Barlow. He was in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a construction worker in his younger years. He enjoyed muscle cars and watching Western movies. Memorial information: All services will be private. Ker-Westerlund Funeral Home in Brattleboro is handling arrangements.
• Francis M. Boyd, 83, of Hinsdale, N.H. Died Sept. 25 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Husband of Anita D. (Martin) Boyd. Father of Timothy Boyd, Sr. and his wife, Bonnie, of Hinsdale, and Katherine Prince of Essex Junction. Brother of Ralph Boyd, Mildred Stark, Leola Garland, Shirley Franklin, and the late Linden, Tom, Burton, and Margaret Boyd. Born in Wilmington, the son of the late Jasper G. and Laura F. (Moulton) Boyd, he served his country in the Air Force. Throughout his career, he was employed at A.C. Lawrence, O'Neil Paper and A.R. Sandri before his retirement. He enjoyed playing cards and attending tag sales, and was a vendor at the flea market in Newfane. He especially loved spending time with his family and his dog, Chuckie. Memorial information: A graveside service was held Sept. 28 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hinsdale. Donations to he American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.
• Keith Nathan Brown, 35, of Brattleboro. Died Sept. 18 at his home. Son of Jeanne (McFarland) Brown of Shelton, Conn., and Kenneth Brown and his fiancée, Dianne Shields, of Hillsborough, N.H. Brother of Kristen Ahrens and her husband, Russell, of Fairfield, Conn. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., he graduated from Shelton High School, and received his B.S. in Physics with a minor in Philosophy from Marlboro College. His first book, “Embodied,” was published in April 2012. Memorial information: A funeral service was held Sept. 28 at Cyril F. Mulling Funeral Home in Trumbull, Conn. Donations to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's Palliative Care Program or Brattleboro Area Hospice.
• Marjorie L. Covey, 93, of Middlebury. Died Sept. 20 at her home after a long battle with colon cancer, just four days shy of her 94th birthday. Wife of Wilton W. “Bud” Covey, M.D., for 69 years. Mother of Alan and Eric, along with their wives, Wendy and Helen, of Middlebury; Laird and his wife, Marcy, of Poland, Maine and Pittsford; Mark and his wife, Judy, of Exeter, N.H.; and the late Ross Covey, who died in infancy. Sister of the late Millington, Harvey, Bernard, Kelly, Wendell, Chester, and Jerold Dix. Born in West Brattleboro, the daughter of Justin and Myrtle (Briggs) Dix, she was a graduate of Brattleboro High School and Castleton State College. She obtained her teacher's certificate and initially taught in a one-room school house in Barnard. This was followed by several years at The Academy School in West Brattleboro, where she taught fifth grade, alongside some of those who had previously taught her. Although her full-time teaching career ended with her marriage in 1944, she continued to substitute teach from time to time for many years. She also enjoyed many church and community volunteer activities over years. After the Dayton Accords ended the Bosnian War the previous fall, she and her husband traveled in the spring of 1996, to a small Muslim community in Bosnia with Volunteers in Mission. This trip, dedicated to rebuilding and restoring homes damaged or destroyed by that war, was a physically and emotionally demanding experience, given her age of 76 years. But it proved tremendously rewarding and in retrospect she always viewed it as one of the most significant events of her life. She was active subsequently in facilitating the settlement of several Bosnian families in the Middlebury area. Her primary focus and her greatest pride was always her family, and she devoted the majority of her life and energy to the care and development of all its members. Memorial information: A memorial service will be held at a future date at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. Donations to Elderly Services/Project Independence, P.O. Box 581, Middlebury, VT 05753, or Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.
• Phyllis Ruth “Phyl” Day, 89, formerly of Brattleboro. Died Sept. 22 at Thompson House, where she had been a resident since December 2011. Wife of the late Donald Albert Day for nearly 64 years. Born in Cheshire, Mass., the daughter of Billie (Knapton) Jones. she was raised and educated in Brattleboro and was a graduate of Brattleboro High School, Class of 1942. She had been employed for many years as a legal secretary working in the law offices of former Brattleboro attorney Robert T. Gannett. where she retired from in the late 1980s. She had been employed for former attorney Richard E. Gale and. while attending high school, she worked briefly in the law offices of attorney Osmer C. Fitts. She was a longtime member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Brattleboro and had held membership in the Brattleboro Camera Club. She enjoyed photography, gardening, and animals, especially her beloved pet terriers. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband and family at their summer home on Lake St. Catherine in Wells. Memorial information: A graveside service was held Sept. 28 in Saxtons River Cemetery, where she was laid to rest next to her husband. Donations to The Thompson House Activities Fund, 80 Maple St., Brattleboro, VT 05301. Arrangements were under the direction of the Atamaniuk Funeral Home.
• Norman E. Hunt, 89, of Brattleboro. Died Sept. 24 at Pine Heights Nursing Home following an extended illness. Husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” (O'Neal) Hunt for 60 years. Father of Sharon Abbott and her husband, Mike, of Hinsdale, N.H. Brother of Stuart Hunt of Guilford and Glenice Ingalls of Westfield, Mass. Born in South Londonderry, the son of the late Dewey and Ione (Pearson) Hunt, he was raised and educated in Brattleboro and was a graduate of Brattleboro High School, Class of 1942. He served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and was honorably discharged from active service at the rank of staff sergeant. He had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service, working as a clerk at the Main Street post office in Brattleboro, from where he retired from following 25 faithful and dedicated years. Previously, he worked at the former Minshall-Estey Organ Co. for 12 years. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 5 in Brattleboro. Memorial information: A funeral service was held Sept. 27 at Atamaniuk Funeral Home in Brattleboro, with committal services and burial in Glebe View Cemetery in South Londonderry. Donations to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302.
• Priscilla M. Kenney-Brand, 74, of Bellows Falls. Died Sept. 25. Wife of Max Brand for 23 years. Longtime companion of the late William Bothwick. Mother of Robert Kenney of Bellows Falls. Stepmother of Melanie McGinnof Portsmouth, R.I., and Stephanie Hazard of Maine. Sister of Marlene O'Connor of Westminster, Barbara Patridge of Concord, and June Shafer of Galion, Ohio. Born in Derry, N.H., the daughter of the late Ormond and Marie (Rivard) Kenney, she attended St. Charles School in Bellows Falls and was also a 1956 graduate of Bellows Falls High School. She worked for New England Telephone for 33 years, retiring in 1989. She loved animals and traveling. She was a member of the Springfield Humane Society, TARPS, the Women's Club, the Telephone Pioneers, the St. Peter's Rosary Society and the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. She was a volunteer at Kurn Hattin Homes, the Chamber of Commerce, and the American Red Cross. She was part of FEMA and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). She spent many hours at the Adoration Chapel at St. Charles Church. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held Sept. 30 at St. Peter's Church in North Walpole, N.H., with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Westminster. Arrangements were under the direction of Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls.
• Clifford F. Lique, 70, of Easthampton, Mass. Died Sept. 20 at home. Husband of the late Georgia (Roys) Lique for 40 years. Father of Kelly Constantine of Easthampton, Mass., and Steven Lique of Berlin, N.H. Brother of Merle Lique of Cheyenne, Wyo., his twin, Clifton Lique of Claremont, N.H., and the late Burnham Lique of Springfield, Vt. Born in Springfield, Vt., the son of the late Richard L. and Esther G. (French) Lique, he was a graduate of Springfield High School, He served in the Army, with service in Korea, and was honorably discharged at the rank of staff sergeant, He spent many years as a professional cook at the Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, N.H., and for the Bellows Falls Senior Center. After his retirement in 1988, he worked part time for Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) as a driver for the elderly. He was a proud member of American Legion Post 37 in Bellows Falls. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held Sept. 25 at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Easthampton, Mass. Burial with military honors followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Bellows Falls.
• Jean-Claude Manner, 70, of Charlestown, N.H. Died Sept. 16 in Bellows Falls. He was a well-known building craftsman in the area, born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a town just outside of Paris. He grew up during the Nazi occupation of France during World War II under difficult conditions. His father was the postmaster of Saint-Germain, making his family's situation even more dangerous. As a young child, he knew extreme privation during France's long post-war recovery. In the 1950s, he pursued his education, and obtained his degree from a technical lycée in Paris. In the early 1960s, he served in the French military and then trained as an apprentice to a master craftsman in the building trades. His specialty was the restoration of historical buildings. He soon became a much sough-tafter artisan with particular expertise in Medieval and Renaissance structures. He was renowned for his work in old stone, period brick, antique wood, and original plaster. He was also an accomplished metalworker. For 20 years, he ran a successful business as an “artisan du bâtiment” in the Brittany region of France. In the summer of 1981, he made his first voyage to the U.S. as a building professional. He took charge of the renovation of a property on Peaks Island in Maine. From that time on, his reputation as an expert in the field of older restorations began to grow in America. Each summer, he returned to New England to work on various projects. As his work in this country became more significant, he applied to the government for a “green card.” Finally, Jean-Claude was able to realize this goal; he was granted his card in 1988 thanks to the particular building skills he possessed. He chose Bellows Falls as his new home and became France's de facto ambassador to this area. He delighted in greeting local residents at most area businesses with his jovial banter, conducted in his unique version of “Frenglish.” Both his words of Gallic wisdom and his alternative point of view will be missed, but his spirit will live on in the many studios, businesses, and homes that he beautified throughout New England. Memorial information: A memorial service was held Oct. 1 at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral home in Bellows Falls.
• Ray Lord, 94, of Keene, N.H. Died Sept. 19. Wife of Joan Lord for 65 years. Father of Robert Lord and his wife, Linda, of Rocklin, Calif.; Nancy Lord and her spouse, Sandra Ware, of Brattleboro; and Denise Hengeveld and her husband, Thomas, of Hollis, N.H. Born in Jefferson, N.Y., the son of the late Ray and Olive (Starbird) Lord, he grew up in Cooperstown, N.Y., where, as a teen, he worked on the Clark Family Estate and as a caddy. After graduating from Rider College, he enlisted in the Army and served for four years during World War II. He was stationed in Africa, Italy, and Germany. Upon his honorable discharge, he enrolled under the GI Bill in Hartwick College and the State University of New York at Albany, where he obtained a M.A. in Education. For the next 30 years, he was employed as a high school history teacher, first in Montgomery, N.Y., and then at Earl L Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson, N.Y. He was also the high school baseball coach for many years. Upon retirement in 1980, and during the summer months, he worked as the purser on the Port Jefferson/Bridgeport Ferry. He then moved to Spring Hill, Fla., with his wife where he spent 10 years enjoying the golf course and warm winters. Eight years ago, they moved to Keene to be closer to family. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He was a strong believer in the liberal causes of our times and was an early advocate of government-supported health care for all. Memorial information: At his request, there will be no funeral services.
• Shirley R. Marsh, 80, of Brattleboro. Died Sept, 23 at Pine Heights in Brattleboro. Wife of the late Howard Marsh. Former wife of William C. Hull. Mother of William Hull of North Carolina, Ronald Hull of Georgia, Shirley Bell of Brattleboro, Lona Marsh of Hinsdale, N.H., Susan Cote of Connecticut, Norma Arsenault of Brattleboro, and the late Frederick Hull. Also survived by four stepchildren, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Born in Fairfax, the daughter of the late Fred W. Squires and Anna (Greenwood) Squires, she attended school in Townshend and later moved to Brattleboro. For many years, she and her second husband Howard, put on suppers together at VFW Post 1034, where they were both life members. She was a devoted loving mother who enjoyed doing many things with her children. She was always there to help when needed. Memorial information: In accordance with her wishes, there were no calling hours or funeral. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations to the Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, 60 Kimball Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403-6808.
• Kathleen AK Moore, 53, of South Newfane, Died Sept. 26 in Williamsville as a result of an automobile accident on Depot Road. Wife of David Moore for 19 years. Mother of Ben Moore and Kylee Shatrau. Sister of Ellen Billado, Beth Racine, Colleen Mjaatvedt, and Richard Williams. Born in Lowell, Mass., the daughter of David and Irene (Walker) Kelley. Due to her father's profession, the family moved frequently. She attended schools in New York, Quebec, and was a graduate of Mt. Mansfield High School, She continued her education attending Champlain College in Burlington where she majored in office and secretarial studies. The Moores relocated to South Newfane in 1989 to care for David's mother and start a family. She was a very active and much loved member of her community. She and her husband cared for 65 foster children and helped them through a difficult part of their lives. As a young woman, she spent a year in Greece working as a nanny. She was a longtime active member of East Dover Baptist Church, where she sang joyously with the Worship Team and a leader in AWANA. In addition, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gideons. She loved collecting clown memorabilia, carousels and scrap booking. Being diagnosed with cancer over five years ago, she fought a valiant fight to overcome it; she battled it as she maintained her home, activities and work. She loved spending family time at camp in Pemequid, Maine, and was an accomplished painter. She excelled at anything she did and for many years was a floral designer working in flower shops in Underhill, Stop & Shop in Greenfield, Taylor for Flowers in Brattleboro, Riverbend Market in Townshend, and her own shop, Designing Woman, in West Dover. For the past several years, she had worked at Staples as the manager in the copy center and recently receiving a letter of recognition for her excellent skills in her department. For four years, she had been the cake decorating instructor for Wilton Cake Decorating Co. She truly enjoyed cooking with her husband and children. Memorial information: Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct, 5, at 11 a.m., at the East Dover Baptist Church. Burial will take place in the South Newfane Cemetery. Friends may call at the Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home in Wilmington on Friday, Oct. 4, from 6-8 p.m., when the family will be present. Donations to Vermont Chapter of the American Cancer Society, in care of Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
• Lt. Col. Joseph Steve Siniuk, (Ret.), 80, of Charleston, S.C., a native of Dummerston. Died Sept. 22 at The Hospice House in Mount Pleasant, S.C. following a brief illness. Husband of the late Berniece Jones for 42 years. Father of Barbara Wagner of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and Stacia Cadmus and her husband, Edward E. Cadmus III, of Washington, D.C. Brother of the late Virginia “Ginny” Johnson and Francis Siniuk. Half-brother of Michael Atamaniuk of Brattleboro, and the late John Atomanuk, Peter Atamaniuk, and Mary Atamaniuk. He was born in Brattleboro, the son of the late John and Barbara (Seniuk) Siniuk. He was raised in Dummerston, and later moved to Brattleboro with his family in the spring of 1942. He also attended Green Street School and graduated with honors from Brattleboro High School, Class of 1951. While in high school he lettered in baseball, basketball and football and was a member of the 1950 state championship varsity football team. He went on to attend the University of Vermont's ROTC Program for two years (1951-1952) prior to enlisting in the Air Force in 1954. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was stationed abroad in Greenland, Naha Air Base in Okinawa where he served as Commander of the Radar Evaluation Detachment for all of Southeast Asia. He was a member of the famed “Blindbat” aircrews that flew secretive covert night missions over Laos and Vietnam. A later assignment included Incirlik AB Turkey and cargo airlifts to Cambodia and Vietnam. He retired from the Air Force in August 1983 at the rank of lieutenant colonel following almost 30 years and 15,000 hours of flying time. He had been a resident of Charleston since 1970 and previously resided in Greenville, S.C. and Savannah, Ga. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he continued his education and earned three technical degrees from Trident Technical College in Charleston that included horticulture, industrial electronics and air conditioning systems. A quiet unassuming man, he was known for his spirit of kindness and devotion to his family. He enjoyed puttering in his yard, his annual monthly visits back home to Brattleboro, and attending the annual Jones family reunions in Spartanburg, (Cowpens), S.C. He held an unwavering loyalty to Notre Dame sports and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He leaves a host of friends in the greater Brattleboro area that includes his former longtime BHS varsity coach Andrew “Andy” Natowich. Memorial information: A memorial service for family and friends in the Brattleboro area will be announced at a future date. Donations to Disabled American Veterans, John Blake Chapter #15, 603 Red Water Brook Road, Claremont, N.H. 03743.