Transitions
• Stevens & Associates in Brattleboro welcomes Nikki Perry to their team as an architectural intern. She has received a B.S. in architecture with a minor in sustainable product design and innovation from Keene State College. During that time, her academic experience included a month abroad in Florence, Italy. She continued her education earning a Master's of Architecture from the University of Massachusetts. Before receiving her Master's degree, she accepted a design award at the NESEA Net-Zero Energy Student Design Competition and the First Place award (Division II) for the former Parsons Paper Mill site in Holyoke, Mass. In addition to sustainable design and innovation, Perry is also interested in historic preservation, urban renewal, and universal design.
• Wilmington Town Clerk Susan J. Haughwout has earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), which is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). IIMC grants the CMC designation only to those municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements; and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, their community and state.
Obituaries
• Evelyn Grace Berard, 79, of Readboro. Died Sept. 19 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Wife of the late William Berard Sr. Mother of William Berard Jr. of Readsboro and Linda Denny and her husband, Ray, of Putney. Sister of Frances Boyd and Berneice Murdock of Wilmington, Seraph Stoddard of West Chesterfield, N.H., and the late Wesley and Edward Carrier and Gladys Boyd. Also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Born in Whitingham, the daughter of the late Harvey and Esther (Starks) Carrier, she attended Whitingham schools. In her earlier years, she was employed at the Leather Shop in Whitingham. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, watching game shows, and playing Bingo. She enjoyed children and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of American Legion Post 29 Auxiliary, DAV, and AARP. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A graveside funeral service was held Sept. 26 at Readsboro Village Cemetery. Donations to American Legion Post 29, in care of Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
• Gilbert P. Cameron, 90, formerly of Brattleboro. Died Sept. 18 at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Husband of the late Marie A. Cameron. Stepfather of Gail Gouger and her husband, Christopher, of Newfane, and Judith Aubin and her husband, Richard, of Clifton Park, N.Y. Also survived by five step-grandchildren. He was born in Middlebury, the son of the late Gilbert R. and Amelia (Murray) Cameron, and graduated from Middlebury High School, Class of 1943. He then served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II. He then went on to attend the College of Environmental Science & Forestry at Syracuse University, earning his bachelor's degree in 1951. He was employed for many years by the Department of Forest, Parks & Recreation in Windham County, retiring in 1987. He was a dedicated member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Brattleboro. He worked with Rescue, Inc. and was a member of the Brattleboro Outing Club Ski Patrol and the Woodland Owners Association. He enjoyed swimming in the ocean, skiing, and traveling to Nova Scotia. He stayed very active during his later years. Up until about five years ago, he was still hiking on Mt. Pisgah with his dog, cross-country skiing, and working out three times a week. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A funeral Mass was held Sept. 24 at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Brattleboro, with burial in Morningside Cemetery. Donations to Rescue Inc., 541 Canal St, Brattleboro, VT 05301. Condolences may be offered at www.kerwesterlund.com.
• Nancy Laura Campbell, 87, of Brattleboro. Died Sept. 23 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Wife of the late Arthur D. Campbell for nearly 65 years. Mother of Arthur Campbell Jr. of Brattleboro, Christopher Campbell of East Dennis, Mass., Mark Campbell of Brattleboro, and Susan Campbell and Nancy Kerylow, both of Brattleboro. Sister of David Benjamin of Westfield, Mass., Clayton Benjamin of Hinsdale, N.H., and Gerald Benjamin of Brattleboro, and Marie Wright of Bennington. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by five brothers and three sisters. Born in Champlain, N.Y., the daughter of Halsey and Eva (Jarvis) Benjamin, she was raised and educated in Brattleboro. She attended St. Michael's Parochial School and was a graduate of St. Michael's High School, Class of 1948. She had been employed for many years at the former American Optical Co. and previously worked at the former First National Store, Amp Keyboards, and Walker's Restaurant. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed Bingo, candlepin bowling, and time shared with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A funeral Mass was held Sept. 28 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with committal rites and burial in St. Michael's Parish Cemetery. Donations to St. Michael's School, 47 Walnut St., Brattleboro 05301, attn: Elaine Beam, Principal. To sign an online register book with messages of condolence, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Doris N. Capen, 94, a lifelong resident of South Londonderry and Arlington. Died Sept. 24 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Wife of the late James E. Capen for nearly 47 years. Mother of Rosemary Cone, Rickford Capen, James Capen, and Dale Capen. Also survived by nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born in South Londonderry, the daughter of the late Herbert and Cora (Chamberlain) Magoon, she received her education in South Londonderry schools. She enjoyed her home, her family, gardening, crocheting and knitting. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A funeral service was held Sept. 27 at the Town Hall in South Londonderry. Private committal services will take place at the convenience of the family at Glebeview Cemetery in South Londonderry. Donations to the South Londonderry Baptist Church Building Fund or to Bennington Project Independence through Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
• Cecelia Forest Dauchy, lovingly called “Cece,” was born Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Beloved daughter of James and Laura (LaMarche) of Jamaica, and sister to Collette, she entered the world to great joy, weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measuring 19 1/4 inches tall. After a courageous battle with non-immune hydrops, she died on Sept. 15, 2015. She is survived by her adoring family, her grandmothers, Connie and Catherine, great-grandmother, Helen, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who love her very much. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: Private services will be held at a later date with arrangements coordinated by Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls. Donations to David's House, P.O. Box 660, Lebanon, NH 03766, or Grace Cottage Hospital, P.O. Box 1, Townshend, VT 05353.
• Barbara Joyce (Brooks) Derosia, 86, of Interlachen, Fla. and Brattleboro. Died Sept. 15 at Elmwood Nursing Home. Wife of the late Victor L. Derosia Sr. for 21 years. Mother of Stephen Derosia and his wife, Kris, of Brattleboro; Victor Derosia and his wife, Tammy, of Dover; Mary Chism of Kentucky; Nancy Derosia and her companion, Ron Greenwood, of Townshend; and the late Larry Derosia. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by siblings Hortense Stephens, Theda Walker, Bernice Marshall, and Walter and Kenneth Brooks. Born in Hinsdale, N.H., the daughter of the late Winfield and Bessie (Sharro) Brooks, she moved to Florida in 1982 and lived with her sister-in-law, Merle Derosia, who served as a wonderful friend though the years. They worked together volunteering at The Thrift Shop in Interlachen and serving breakfast at the Methodist Church. She will always be remembered by her grandchildren for her famous rum cakes, which she loved to bake for them. She also loved to travel, often taking trips to visit her children and grandchildren all around the country. Her children would often take her on trips to Old Orchard and Daytona beaches, which she loved to do. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A graveside service was held at at St. Michael's Cemetery in Brattlleboro.
• Heidi Gold, 62, of Guilford. Died Sept. 12. Wife of Jeremy Gold. Mother of Angelena and Antonio Gold. Daughter of Ruth Pardoe. Sister of Rosa, Kay, Rebecca, David, and Peter. Born Heidi Schilling in Rockford, Ill., she was the fourth of six children. Her parents were children of farmers, and they continued their family traditions of gardening, rearing livestock, and tending horses. She often spoke of the close relationship she shared with her paternal grandmother, whom she visited on her Iowa farm and who taught her, from a young age, how to garden and how to cook. She moved to northern Vermont at just 18 years old in search of a life she could build, row by row in the garden and nail by nail at home. An amazing hands-on mother, she provided most of her family's food from scratch. She grew fruits and vegetables in her gardens, made her own maple syrup, and raised animals in her barns and fields for meat, milk and cheese. She was a skilled baker, and she made almost all of Angie's and Tony's clothing – mittens, jackets, sweaters, and even a dress for Angie out of an old grain sack. She was wicked smart, a voracious reader who would have several dog-eared books scattered around the house at the same time, sometimes reading more than a book a day. She knew the burden of a body that, from time to time, would betray her. Yet, as the years passed, she watched her son Tony begin and hone a successful career as an opera singer, performing on some of the world's biggest stages. She proudly celebrated her daughter's marriage in New Orleans, dancing the night away at the reception, perhaps, dancing even more than her daughter that day. In 1988, she found Jeremy Gold, her new love who quickly became her soulmate. In a small, civil ceremony they married just before the New Year. It was a new beginning for both of them. Their deep partnership would last more than a quarter of a century. She traveled extensively with Jeremy, exploring some of the finest fishing grounds in North America. She was happiest pulling in a large marlin, a striped bass, or a brilliantly-colored mahi-mahi. Heidi and Jeremy often spent vacations in Cabo San Lucas, where she found a great love of both the fishing and the people of Mexico. She loved the hunt, the catch, and the release. After a quick pat on the head of some great creature, she would return it to the sea. The end of her life marks a turning point for her family, and a chance for everyone who knew and loved her to remember the good, celebrate the great, and learn from the struggles. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A celebration of her life will be held at the family home in Guilford on Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. All who knew her are welcome. It will be a pot luck, with music and memories. Donations to the Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, 108 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT 05301. To sign an online register book with messages of condolence, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Steven James Kickery, 56, of Brattleboro. Died Sept. 17 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a long 12-year battle with cancer and liver disease. Father of Nathan and James Kickery of Brattleboro, and Christopher Kickery of Hinsdale, N.H. Brother of Kevin (Kim) Kickery of Whitingham, and a sister, Theresa O'Brien of Marlborough, N.H. Also survived by aunts Marjorie Dix of Readsboro and Cindy Reynolds of Brookline, his special aunt, Vivian Dubiel of Guilford, and his cousin, caretaker, and lifelong friend PJ Braun of Hinsdale. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., the son of the late Judith and James Kickery in Pittsfield, Mass., he was known for his sense of humor and his gift for making people laugh. He played guitar and was in a band in his younger days. He held many jobs, including caretaking property in the Mount Snow area. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: Graveside services will be Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. in Sadawga Cemetery in Whitingham. To sign an online register book with messages of condolence, visit www.atamaniuk.com.