College news
• Benjamin Dandrea of Brattleboro, an undergraduate student in Kansas University's School of Education, was named to the school's Honor Roll for the fall 2015 semester.
• Kevin Ameden of Jamaica recently participated in the 2016 Elevator Pitch competition at Champlain College. The contest, which is put on by Champlain College's Build Your Own Business (BYOBiz) Program, requires students to give a 90-second “pitch” about a business idea to an executive.
• Elkanah Linder, a doctor of pharmacy student from Townshend, was named to the fall 2015 Dean's List at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
• Paige Fenn of Brattleboro has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester at Lafayette College of Easton, Pa.
• The following local students were honored for academic achievement for the fall 2015 semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: William Culver of Grafton was named to the Dean's Honor List, while Morgan Avera of West Dover was named to the Dean's List.
• Molly Goodhue of Brattleboro was named to the Emmanuel College Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester.
• Sophie Rodenbush of Putney was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester at Binghamton (N.Y.) University.
Transitions
• Amelia W.L. Darrow recently joined the law firm of Corum Mabie Cook Prodan Angell & Secrest, PLC of Brattleboro as an associate attorney. She is also admitted to practice law in Massachusetts. Darrow works with individuals and businesses practicing corporate law, employment law, business and estate planning, and family law. A longtime resident of southern Vermont, Darrow received her juris doctor from Vermont Law School, cum laude, in 2015. She received her BA in a joint degree from Marlboro College and the School for International Training, graduating with Highest Honors. More recently, Amelia interned at the United Nations, for a judge at the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Obituaries
• Milton Bayer, 87, formerly of Newington and Old Lyme, Conn. Died Feb. 18. Husband of the late Eleanor (Cherniak) Bayer. Father of Nancy Bayer and her spouse, Laura Gurak, of Minnesota; Rick Bayer of Massachusetts, Laurie Bayer of Putney, Debbie Cohen and her spouse, Lewis, of West Hartford, and Joan Lipsyc and her spouse, Alan Lipsyc, of Ohio. Brother of the late Dr. Alex Bayer. Born in New Britain, Conn., the son of Esrael and Dora Bayer, he was a 1946 graduate of New Britain High School. He attended University of Vermont where he was a proud member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. After serving in the Army during the Korean War, he returned to New Britain to marry his longtime sweetheart, with whom he shared 53 years of loving marriage until her death in 2006. He grew up in the dairy business and was a dairyman his entire life. He started working for his father's Bayer Milk Co. in New Britain. He went on to own Kenwood Farms Dairy in the 1950s, then Kenwood Ice Cream Co. The Bayers enjoyed summers with family and friends at their beloved cottage, “The Milton Hilton,” at Old Colony Beach in Old Lyme. Upon retirement, they spent winters in Delray Beach, Fla. Civic and Jewish organizations were important to him, and he enjoyed volunteering, leading and being honored by Congregation B'Nai Sholom in Newington, Israel Bonds, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, and many other nonprofits. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A funeral was held Feb. 21 at the B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom Synagogue in Bloomfield, Conn., with interment in the Beth Alom Cemetery in New Britain, Conn. Donations to Jewish Children's Service Organization, PO Box 370386, West Hartford, CT 06137.
• Carroll H. “Kay” Hescock, 90, of Wardsboro. Died Feb. 19 at his home. Husband of Jean (Staples) Hescock for 67 years. Father of Richard Hescock and his wife, Sally, and Dennis Hescock and his wife, Shelly, all of Wardsboro; and Brenda Adams and her husband, Greg, of Wilmington. Predeceased by three brothers: Roy, Bill, and Robert; and five sisters: Alice, Edith, Rosey, Ruth, and Florance. Also survived by four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The son of Charles and Agusta Hescock, he was born at home in Wardsboro, where he grew up in Wardsboro and attended the local school. He was a World War II Army veteran and had worked as a logger for many years. He later worked at Mount Snow ski resort, where he was well known as Lift Operator #9. He worked on maintenance and at the golf course during the summer months. With a passion for hunting, he and his wife retired to Norton, where they lived for 20 years before returning to Wardsboro. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: At his request, there will be no funeral services. Donations to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in care of Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
• Richard Dolfe “Dick” Momaney, 90, of Brattleboro. Died Feb. 21 at his home following a period of declining health. Husband of Mildred (Gero) Momaney for 64 years. Father of Michael Momaney of Brattleboro and Mark Momaney and his wife, Kathy, of Canyon Lake, Calif. He was predeceased by six brothers and one sister, and survived by three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Born at home in Brattleboro, the son of the late Dolfe and Edna (Cloutier) Momaney, he was a lifelong resident of town and attended both St. Michael's Parochial School and St. Michael's High School. He went on to proudly serve his country in the Navy during World War II, stationed in the Pacific. Following his honorable discharge from active service, he returned home and returned to work at the former Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates until the closing of the factory. He later worked for the ArnoldWare Company at the same location on Cotton Mill Hill. From 1964 to 1987, he had been employed as a truck driver for Maple Farms Dairy, from which he retired following 23 dedicated years with the company. A devout Catholic, he was a lifelong communicant of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Leo Council #917. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing the harmonica. He loved gardening, both vegetable and flowers. He grew the most beautiful roses, one of his favorite flowers. He loved most being with his family. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A funeral Mass was held Feb. 26 at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Committal rites and burial with full military honors in St. Michael's Parish Cemetery will be conducted in the springtime when the cemetery reopens. Donations to St. Michael's School, 48 Walnut St., Brattleboro, VT 05301 Attn: Elaine Beam, Principal. To sign an online register book or send messages of condolence to the family, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Jane Denton Parliman, 93, of Keene, N.H. Died Feb. 21. Wife of the late James H. Parliman. Mother of Bruce and Mary Parliman of Jamaica, Deborah Parliman and Philip Stanley of Boise, Idaho, Peter and Lynn Parliman of Yorktown Heights, N.Y., and Sarah Parliman Wilson and Andrew Wilson of Keene. Sister of the late Jack Irving Denton. Also survived by five grandchildren. Born in Burlington, the daughter of the late Irving and Helen Hubbard Denton, she grew up in Middlebury and graduated from Becker Junior College in Worcester, Mass., in 1941 with a medical secretary's degree. She married in 1943, and she and her husband lived in Simsbury, Conn., Woodstock, Jamaica and Keene. They were co-owners and managers of the Whippletree in Woodstock from 1973 to 1983. They retired in 1983 and moved to Jamaica. They later moved to Keene in 1998. She was always interested in nature, gardening, sewing, reading, playing bridge, and most of all, participating in family activities. She loved spending time at the family's cottage on Silver Lake in Harrisville, N.H. She organized the Valley Nature Club in Jamaica for 10 years, and was a member of the Townshend Church as well as the local Home Dem Extension Club. In Keene, she volunteered for the America Reads Program, and participated in a weekly bridge group. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at Willard Hill Cemetery in Chesham, N.H.
• Mary Ann (Wheelden) Wood, 84, of Brattleboro. Died Feb.16. Wife of the late Donald Wood Sr. for 55 years. Mother of Sue Mitchell, Don Wood Jr., and John Wood. Sister of Kathleen Wheelden and the late Elizabeth Behilo, Stewart Wheelden Jr., and Johnny Wheelden. Also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Born on Clark Street, the daughter of the late Josephine and Stewart Wheelden, she was that feisty red-haired lady walking down the street who was often seen waving furiously to someone on the other sidewalk. She knew everyone and they knew her. She was filled with a natural desire to be kind, considerate, and gregarious. In her youth, she worked at the old Woolworth's on Main Street, and then spent many years working at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with her mother Josephine and her daughter Sue. After the hospital, she ran the vending machines at Brattleboro Union High School. During those years, the mid to late 1970s, she helped chaperone the cheerleading squad and made any student caught swearing in the cafeteria pay into the “swear can,” which helped to fund graduation activities with the money. She often used the word picklejuice (her favorite) as a substitute for profanity. Students at the high school loved her, dedicated their yearbook to her and carried her in the alumni parade as an honorary graduate. Finally, before retiring, she worked at Erving Paper Mills in Vernon where, for several years, she played Mrs. Claus at the annual holiday party. She returned to Clark Street and lived there from the 1960s through the 1990s with Don, her three children, and their pet dog, Snoopy. She ruled over every whiffle ball game making sure there would be no swearing by the countless boys that played in the Wood's backyard. Her years there were forever highlighted by one of those players: Ronnie Wells. When he grew up, he took her on a motorcycle ride that she remembered for the rest of her life. She had a love and childhood longing for motorcycles. She was a tremendous cook who was famous for her spaghetti and meatballs. In the 1970s, the Woods spent many weekends with their extended family in their cozy camp on a small lake in Stoddard, N.H. The Woods eventually moved to Florida where they continued to enjoy each other's company; riding their bicycles and enjoying their well-earned retirement. After her husband's death, she returned to Brattleboro and lived at Melrose Terrace until flooding from Tropical Storm Irene destroyed her home. She was welcomed into her daughter and son-in-law's home, Sue and Art, after that disaster. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. She loved her family, her church, and her God, and she never had a bad word to say about anyone. MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A memorial service will be scheduled soon. In lieu of flowers or gifts, make any contributions to charities in the name of St. Jude. Otherwise, just be good to others and go out and have a good time with family or friends and tell a funny story about “Woody” and laugh loudly. That would make her very happy. Atamaniuk Funeral Home of Brattleboro is in charge of arrangements.