College news
• The following local students graduated in May from Ithaca (N.Y.) College: Freesia Capy-Goldfarb of Guilford, B.F.A. in film, photo, and visual arts; Ben Kaufman of Brattleboro, B.F.A. in theater production and design; and Brett Swanson of Wilmington, B.S. in business administration.
• The following local students graduated in May from Curry College in Milton, Mass.: Thomas Carroll of Vernon, B.A. in community education and Tyler Godin of Vernon, B.S. in biochemistry.
• Daniella Edwards of West Dover received a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. A literature major at Hamilton, Edwards graduated with departmental honors.
• Amy Yannizze, a marketing major from Brattleboro, graduated in May from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C.
• Mikee Tobin of Marlboro received a bachelor of arts degree from Emerson College in Boston.
• Anika Kapral, a junior biology major from Dummerston, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester at St. Michael's College in Colchester.
• Michelle Marchica of Westminster was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester at Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y.
• Elizabeth Longo of West Townshend as named to the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn.
• Gabrielle Beal, a chemistry major and member of the Class of 2024 from Wilmington, was named to Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass.
Obituaries
• Bernard Francis “Bernie” Colburn, 81, of Bellows Falls. Died June 18, 2021 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a brief illness. He was born in Brattleboro on May 23, 1940, the son of Frank V. and Minnie L. (Brown) Colburn. Bernie was a graduate of Brattleboro High School and served in the Army. Upon his return home, Bernie worked in a variety of occupations including bookbinding at The Book Press of Brattleboro as well as for the state of Vermont at Windham District Court. Bernie was a devoted son, uncle and friend. He returned to his childhood home to support his mother after his father's death in 1971. He enjoyed athletics in high school and zooming around the countryside on his motorcycle as a young man. He remained a sports enthusiast throughout his lifetime. Bernie also enjoyed collecting coins and stamps as well as history, literature, classical movies and having philosophical and political discussions. Bernie maintained a positive outlook during his life. Just days before his death, he humorously spoke to his family of his next adventures. Bernie was predeceased by his parents; his nephew, Jorge deVillafane; his wife, Carolee (Dixon) Colburn; and his sister, Joan (Colburn) deVillafane. He is survived by his longtime devoted partner, Jeannette Prukalski and her daughter, Jaime Woronecki of Bellows Falls; Jaime's children: Morgan Vaudrien, Taylor Woronecki, and Aaron Woronecki of Connecticut; as well as his nephew, C. Scott deVillafane (Ann) of Gardner, Mass.; nieces Brenda Harwood of Brattleboro and Theresa deVillafane-Moll of Lunenburg, Vt.; five grand-nephews; one grand-niece; four great-grand-nephews; and one great-grand-niece. Memorial information: A private family farewell was held at Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery in Brattleboro. Donations to Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St., Brattleboro, VT 05301; or the Elks Lodge #1499, 75 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
• June Florence (LaFountain) Corbeil, 94, of Brattleboro. Died on June 27, 2021. She was born on May 31, 1927, the daughter of George J. LaFountain and Carrie (Bacon) (LaFountain) Lindsey. June's maternal lineage in America, researched carefully by her much-loved stepbrother George R. Lindsey (1942-1988), began when Michael Bacon (1579-1648) settled in Massachusetts in 1630 and continued through Levi Bacon (1757-1831), who was a Revolutionary War soldier and an early settler of Strafford, Vt. June graduated from Brattleboro High School and worked for many years at New England Telephone and American Optical. In 1948 she married her long-time beau, Raphael (Mike) Corbeil, and they celebrated 72 years of marriage last fall. Together they had a passion for golf, dancing, family wedding parties, summer vacations at the beach, long Sunday picnic trips, and backyard barbecues. Surviving are her children, J. Randall Corbeil (Eileen) of Easthampton, Mass., and Carolyn Jean Corbeil (Jim Brooks) of Mesa, Ariz., plus four grandchildren, Jennifer Corbeil (Don), Josh Corbeil (Sheri), Charles Corbeil and Maura Beaudreault (Jim); four great-grandchildren (Joseph, Samantha, Chase, and Carter Corbeil), and two great-great grandchildren (Jackson and Owen Corbeil) all of whom will miss Grandma June and her amazing potato salad. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held July 2 at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial in St. Michael's Parish Cemetery will be held at a later date. Donations to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302 or to St. Michael's School, 48 Walnut St., Brattleboro, VT 05301, Attn: Elaine Beam. To send condolences to the family, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Bernard William “Bernie” Druke, 98, of Newfane. Died peacefully on June 24, 2021 at Vernon Green Nursing Home. Bernie was born Feb. 4, 1923 at home in Williamsville, the third of 13 children, to Josef and Gertrude (Hickethier) Druke. He spent his childhood on the farm in Williamsville, graduating from St. Michael's High School in Brattleboro in 1943. In 1949, he married Elizabeth Eva “Betty” Robinson and they spent the next 61 years sharing life's journey until Betty's death in 2011. Betty and Bernie moved to Brattleboro in 1949, where he lived for 66 years. They raised a family, and were active members of the community. Bernie's life centered around faith, family, hard work, and service to others. Always a worker, he had many jobs with the state highway crew, H&S Tobacco Co., Fleming Oil Co., American Optical, and Dwight Miller Orchards. For more than 20 years, he worked as a pressman for The Book Press in Brattleboro. He owned and operated Druke's Texaco, in Northfield, Mass., from 1972-1991. He was an active communicant of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Parish and held numerous local and state positions with the Knights of Columbus, receiving the Anchor Award for Service. He was also a member of RSVP and AARP, served on the board of the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center, and was in various area snowmobile clubs. Together with his wife, Bernie received the Governor's Award for community service. He loved spending time with family and was always there with a helping hand and a word of advice. Bernie was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, kayaking, and gardening. He moved back to Newfane in 2015. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a daughter, Mary Druke Becker; two grandchildren, Sara Marie Becker and Albert Joseph Ballard; and his siblings Gertrude, Elizabeth, Mathilda, Arthur, Joseph, Mary, Frances, John, Barbara, and Charles. He is survived by his son, Michael Druke (Mirela) of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; his daughter, Patricia Ballard (Stanton) of Dallas, Texas; son-in-law Charles Becker (Linda) of Schenectady, N.Y.; grandchildren Adrian Becker, Tiberiu Ana (Cristina), Laurel Druke (Jessie Taylor-Vermont), Heather Jedd (Kyle), Travis Ballard, and Zachary Ballard (Natali Senocak); and great-grandchildren Sara Becker, and Stefan and Teodore Ana. He is also survived by siblings Edward and Theresa; his beloved sisters-in-law Mary Laitres (Leo), Pauline Casanova, and Louise McGourty (Jack), and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial information: A funeral Mass will he held on Thursday, July 8, at noon, at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 47 Walnut St., Brattleboro. Committal rites and burial will follow in Saint Michael's Parish Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at Atamaniuk Funeral Home, 40 Terrace St., on Wednesday, July 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations to St. Michael Catholic School c/o Elaine Beam, Principal, 48 Walnut St., Brattleboro, VT 05301. To send condolences, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Patricia Shirley“Pat” Farrell, 93, of Brattleboro. Died June 28, 2021 at Thompson House, following a brief illness. Pat was born in Alburgh, Vt., the daughter of Donald and Rachel (Martin) Farrell, on Sept. 18, 1927 and was raised and educated in Alburgh. A resident of Brattleboro since 1955, Pat had been employed at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, which she retired from in 2006 following 37 dedicated years of service. Previously, she worked at the former Custom Laundry in Brattleboro and, during her younger years, she worked at the former Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates on Cotton Mill Hill. Steadfast in her walk of faith, Pat was a member of the Brattleboro Church of Christ. She was known for her quiet, pleasant personality and her strong work ethic. She enjoyed playing cards, completing crossword puzzles and word find games. Pat had a special fascination for butterflies. Survivors include one grandson, Glen Baxter of Burlington, several nieces and nephews, and a host of close friends that include Wanda Smith and her husband, Richard, of Brattleboro and her church family. She was predeceased by one daughter, Shirley A. Baxter, and siblings Ruth Farrell, Esther Farrell, Doris Farrell, and Floyd Farrell. Memorial information: Funeral services were conducted July 3 at the Brattleboro Church of Christ, with burial in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. Donations to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 17 Belmont Ave., Brattleboro, VT 05301. To share a memory or send messages condolences, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Vivian June Ritchie-Ferris, 74, of Brattleboro. Died June 28, 2021 at DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a lengthy period of poor health. She was born on Nov. 13, 1946 in Keene, N.H., daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude Putnam. Vivian grew up and was educated in Alstead, N.H. She married her husband, James Ferris, on Dec. 31, 1995. In her free time, she loved horses and watching horse racing, gardening in her yard, reading a good book, and enjoyed playing computer games. She is survived by her beloved husband; their children James, Daniele, Jennifer, Colleen, and Tara; her brother, Bobby Putnam and her sister, Nancy Crawford; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Memorial information: Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. To view her online tribute, send a message of condolence, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.
• William Alan Hodson, 76, of Putney. Died June 22, 2021, after a life filled with loving friends, family, and an affinity for the outdoors and the environment. He was born to Sonia Chase Hodson and William “Punch” Hodson on Oct. 22, 1944, in Chicago. Soon after he moved to Versailles, France, where his father worked as the chief program and budget director for UNESCO. He lived in France with his parents and two sisters until he was 9, when, in 1954, his father died tragically in a plane crash, after which Alan and his family relocated to Hollin Hills in Alexandria, Va. Alan valued education deeply. He graduated from Harvard University in 1967 with a B.A. in International Affairs, after which he joined the Peace Corps, volunteering in Malaysia. Upon returning to the U.S., he received an M.Ed. from Antioch University, and in 1981 he received his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he developed novel methods to test the learning techniques of grade-school children. Alan dedicated his life to teaching in the Brattleboro-Putney area. After receiving his PhD, he worked at the Winston Prouty Center in Brattleboro and then spent two decades at the School for International Training as both a professor and the Director of the World Issues Program (WIP). He was a proponent of sustainability and environmentalism, two things that he shared with his maternal grandfather, Stuart Chase, a noted economist and advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Alan finished his career at Landmark College in Putney, where he worked as a professor and academic advisor. He leaves his three children: Bryce Hodson and his wife, Louise, of Putney; Nicholas Hodson and his wife, Tara, of Putney; and Phoebe Hodson of Keene, N.H.; and grandchildren Isabella Hodson, Eliza Hodson, and Kaydin Hodson. He was predeceased by his mother, Sonia Chase Hodson, and his sister Kristin Maloney of Chilmark, Mass. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends and colleagues from around the world. Memorial information: A memorial service for family and friends will take place at a later date.
• Larry Joseph Lanata, 73, of Keene, N.H., formerly of Westminster West. Died June 17, 2021 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, N.H., from injuries suffered in a recent fall. Larry was born on May 16, 1948 in Glastonbury, Conn., the son of the late Evelyn (DeForge) and Stefano Lanata. He graduated from Glastonbury High School, Class of 1966, and earned a bachelor's degree in business from Southern New Hampshire University in 1970. Larry later graduated from New England University with a master's in business and accounting in 1974. In 1970, he married Miriam D. Olmsted. He was the proprietor of Larry Joseph Lanata, CPA. for four years until his retirement in 2020. Before that, he began his career with the international financial firm KPMG, in the Hartford, Conn., office. He also worked for Joseph Pieciak and Co. in Brattleboro as a CPA for 10 years and as treasurer at Vermont Yankee in Vernon for two years. Larry was a man of faith and member of the Westminster Congregational Church. He was fun-loving, kind, generous, and firm in his moral beliefs. He gave freely of his time as a member of the Westminster Rotary Club and the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Miriam D. Lanata of Keene; a brother, Leon Lanata and his wife, Leslie, of Simsbury, Conn.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Fink, and brothers-in-law Richard Fink and Robert Olmsted. The family says it takes solace in knowing that “God saw you getting weary, he put his hands around you. You gently slipped away.” Memorial information: In keeping with Larry's wishes, there are no calling hours. Burial will take place at a later date in the family lot at Lincoln-Noyes Cemetery in Greensboro, Vt. Donations to the Boys & Girls Club, 17 Flat St., Brattleboro, VT 05301, or to the Keene Fire Department, 31 Vernon St., Keene, NH 03431.
• Ann Marie (LaVecchia) Lemp, 96, of Bellows Falls. Died peacefully on June 18, 2021 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, N.H. Ann was born on Jan. 17, 1925 in Jersey City, N.J., daughter of Thomas and Beatrice LaVecchia. Ann, or more affectionately known as “Nina,” is survived by her two loving daughters, Patricia (Harold) Bushway, of North Walpole, N.H., Joanne (Ray) Perry, of Bellows Falls, and their families. Ann is survived by her sisters, Lena Harris and Marion Williams; and brother-in-law Ronald (Dorothy) Lemp; as well as several nieces and nephews. On Nov. 24, 1957, Ann married her loving husband, Edwin Lemp, who predeceased her in 2016. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Rose Perrone, Catherine “Kay” Gerson, Louis “Louie” LaVecchia, Antonette “Nettie” Brown, Frances Patton, Bernardo “Ben” LaVecchia, and Margaret Smith; and her first husband, Bernard Sullivan. Ann was a faithful and devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend whose life centered around her family. Ann was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Memorial information: A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., at St. Peter's Church in North Walpole. Donations to the Jack Byrne Center, 154 Hitchcock Loop Rd., Lebanon, NH 03756.
• Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy O” O'Brien, 91, of Belllows Falls. Died June 30, 2021 at Cedar Hill in Windsor. Peggy was born on Aug. 4, 1929, the daughter of John and Honorah (Kelly) O'Brien. She graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1947, and joined several other family members as employees at Robertson's Paper Co. In March 1948, Peggy was hired as a teller at the Bellows Falls Trust Co. During her tenure there, she worked in all areas of the bank, retiring in 1991 as the vice president in charge of human resources. Peggy enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She greatly enjoyed her membership in the 19 Williams Street Coffee Group, which later relocated to any coffee shop that allowed the group to start their mornings together and to watch out and care for one another. It saddened her when many of them passed on, leaving an empty chair at the table and saddened her even more when the group eventually disbanded. She was a member of the Bellows Falls Woman's Club and loved telling jokes at their meetings - even though she often forgot the punch line. In her younger days, Peg was an avid golfer and bowler. She was the last living member of the “Dollar Bill” club. The group included Peggy, Julie Prybylo, Betty Faulkner, Kay Hennessey, and Anna Mae Kelly. In the early-1960s, they tore a $1 bill into five pieces, each taking a piece as a reminder of their friendship. Peggy was in proud possession of her share of that dollar. The things that she loved and valued the most in life were her faith, her friends, her Irish heritage and, above all, her family. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Mary Bernadette “Mamie” O'Brien. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Ann (O'Brien) Davignon and her favorite brother-in-law, David Francis Davignon. She is additionally survived by two nephews, a niece, one grandnephew and one grandniece. Remaining unmarried throughout her life, Peggy frequently referred to herself as “an unclaimed treasure.” Although she had no children of her own, she loved the Davignon children and grandchildren more than life itself and they loved her in return. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held July 5 at Saint Peter's Church in North Walpole, N.H. Donations to Parks' Place Family Resource Center in Bellows Falls.
• Reuben Tamler Schottland, 24, of Putney. Died peacefully on June 21, 2021. Reuben was born Jan. 5, 1997 in Rutland. He had a physical disability as a result of a stroke in utero. Reuben used a wheelchair, however his sense of adventure was second to none. Whether at home or in town, Reuben pushed the limits of what was possible. He loved nothing more than adventuring in his “off-road” wheelchair, going places no one would expect. He and his mom, Julie, devoted much of their time to advocating for people with disabilities, including making an award-winning video documentary on wheelchair accessibility in Brattleboro, videos used as public service announcements, and helping found The Inclusion Center in Brattleboro, a drop-in activity center for people with disabilities. When not helping others, Reuben loved to build and tinker with anything he could get his hands on. He is survived by his mother, Julie Tamler, his father, Jon Schottland, and his older brother, Taj Schottland. Memorial information: No public memorial service is planned at this time. Send condolences to [email protected].
• Shirley Evelyn (Howe) Thomas, 82, of North Hinsdale, N.H. Died peacefully at home on June 28, 2021. She was born in West Townshend on Nov. 20, 1939, the youngest daughter of Guy Edwin Howe and Evelyn Rhoades Howe. She moved with her family to Hinsdale at an early age and graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1957. She remained lifelong friends with many of her classmates. Shirley was the loving wife of Chester Thomas, whom she married in 1957. They were high school sweethearts and spent more than 68 years together. They loved to go for rides on the motorcycle, in the car, and in the company truck. They went cross country four times and visited all the 48 contiguous U.S. states. She always brought back special gifts for everyone. Together, they raised a family of four daughters. She was the mother of Wendy Gaida and husband, Ron, of Millers Falls, Mass., and Cindy Zitta, Melinda Buffum and her husband, Phil, and Brenda Martin and husband, Kevin, all of Hinsdale. She was very proud of each and every one of her children, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and supported them in all of their endeavors. She was the rock of the family and was the one you could go to if needed. Shirley joined the workforce only after her daughters were older and worked at Hinsdale Raceway before eventually becoming a pharmacy tech at Root's Pharmacy in Brattleboro for 20 years. She then went to Walmart in Hinsdale as a pharmacy tech for 16 years. Her co-workers always became like family to her. Shirley lived her life softly with graciousness, honesty, kindness and thoughtfulness. She was a lifelong parishioner and Deaconess of North Hinsdale Community Church and attended faithfully. She read her Bible every day and was comforted and strengthened by her readings. In true Shirley spirit, the members of the church became her Church Family and she treated them as her own family and often formed close friendships with them. She was a Sunday School teacher, helped in all aspects with their famous Church Suppers (often making many of the delicious dishes) and became a member of the Red Hat Family with the women there. She was well-known as Tuti Fruti the clown and traveled to many events to bring a smile to those in need. Shirley was famous for her baking and was often requested to make whoopie pies, peanut butter fudge, bread and rolls. She always hosted the family holiday dinners and enjoyed making almost everything herself. She loved to be surrounded by lots of family. Shirley leaves many other survivors including her oldest brother, Guy Howe, Jr. and his wife, Dorothy, and her sister, Marion Everett. She leaves her sisters-in-law Edie Carrier-Brooks and her husband, Ronnie, and Rosealie Howe, along with many cousins, second cousins, well-loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; siblings Lillian (Jo) Pease, Stephen (Popeye) Howe, Joyce (Honey); and Philip Howe. Perhaps her saddest loss was her daughter, Angel, who was stillborn in 1962. Memorial information: A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 8, at 6 p.m., at North Hinsdale Community Church, 105 Meetinghouse Rd. Donations to Northfield EMS, 41 Main St., Northfield, MA 01360, where her hero Camron is Assistant Chief.
• Jacob Leonard “Jake” White, 70, of Wilmington. Died June 28, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. Jake's positive attitude and strength helped fight a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Jake was born on Oct. 13, 1950 in Brattleboro, to Stuart and Nellie White. His father unexpectedly passed away when he was three and he and his brother, Walter, were raised by their mother on their dairy farm. He attended Wilmington schools, graduating in 1968. He was a standout athlete in basketball and baseball and his classmates voted him “kindest” his senior year, an attribute that held true his entire life. He began working in the grocery business at O.O. Ware after school and continued his career with Grand Union and Shaw's. He was known by all as the friendly face in the dairy aisle and enjoyed conversing with customers. He enlisted in the Vermont National Guard after high school. In 1976, he built a house on the family property. He picked a spot high on the hill with spectacular sunsets overlooking Haystack Mountain. His house became a home when he married Monique Boisvert in 1980 and they raised two children, Michelle and Jeremy. Jake's legendary service with the Wilmington Fire Department as a dedicated member for nearly 50 years will never be forgotten. His passion for helping others will be forever engrained in the hearts of countless members throughout the community. He was often the first to arrive on scene and usually the one with the air pack leading a team into the burning building. His knowledge of local trails made him the natural leader of search and rescue teams. He carried his pager on his belt until the day he died, his heart forever ready to serve. Also known as “Mr. Haystack,” Jake was passionate about the outdoors and hiking. In 2010, he and his faithful hiking partner, his grand-dog Chloe, hiked Haystack more than 100 times. He was a dedicated member of the Wilmington trails committee and donated countless hours mowing trails, putting up signs, and creating new trails. He also served as a Wilmington Selectboard member, Budget Committee member, and on Deerfield Valley Rescue. His service to the community was recognized in 2016 when he was awarded the American Legion Citizenship medal for his unwavering dedication to the valley. Jake was passionate about deer hunting and was lucky most years, harvesting many impressive bucks. He enjoyed the view from his stand and appreciated the hours he spent in the solitude of the woods. His passion for softball carried forward from high school and he played for many local teams in Readsboro, at Town Hill, and in Brattleboro. He also loved rooting for his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox, and enjoyed many games at Fenway Park. Jake will be remembered as a kind and generous Vermonter, for his love of family and the outdoors, for his strong work ethic, leadership, simplicity, positivity and for his lifelong service protecting and supporting our community. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Monique Boisvert White, brother Walter White, daughter Michelle O'Neil, son-in-law Ryan and grandchildren Carter and Morgan, son Jeremy White, daughter in law Juliana and step-grandchildren Anthony and Khloe. He was predeceased by his father, Stuart White, his mother, Nellie Visser White, and his son Jason White. Memorial information: Services were held July 6 in Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington followed by a gathering. Donations to the Wilmington Firefighters Association in care of Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington VT 05363.
• Robert Francis “Bobby” White, 81, of Westminster Station. Died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 27, 2021. Bobby was born in Brattleboro on Feb. 12, 1940, the son of Walter and Ruth (Avery) White. He was raised in Brattleboro and attended local public schools. During his high school years at Brattleboro Union High School, Bobby excelled in varsity sports, including basketball and baseball. Following high school, Bobby proudly served his country in the Army from 1959 to 1962 and was stationed overseas in Germany. He was honorably discharged from active service in 1962. Bobby was a proud member of the American Legion Post 5 and VFW Post 1034 in Brattleboro. Bobby worked most of his career in plumbing and heating at Economy Plumbing & Heating and Pinney Plumbing & Heating, both in Keene, N.H. Following his employment at Pinney, he operated his own heating and plumbing business for several years. Bobby was a jack of all trades and enjoyed helping his family and friends work on their homes, from roofing to flooring and everything in between. Bobby, affectionately known as “Papa Bob,” was an incredibly devoted family man. He spent many hours with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and he could be found at any number of their sporting and music events. He loved to be on the lake; one of his favorite pastimes was tubing with his family. He would pull anyone who was adventurous enough behind his small fishing boat whilst trying to avoid being capsized by the many larger boats on Spofford Lake. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sarah “Dolly” White of Westminster Station; three children, Kevin White (Muffy) of Chesterfield, N.H., Kim Joslin (Chris) of Spofford, N.H., and Kelly Howe (Rick) of New Boston, N.H.; as well as six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his close cousin, Carol Holmes, and several nieces and nephews. Bobby was preceded in death by siblings Maurice “Duke” White, Walter “Wally” White Jr., and Helen Brown. Memorial information: Graveside committal services with military honors were conducted on July 3 at Meeting House Hill Cemetery in Brattleboro, where he was laid to rest beside his parents and siblings. To share a memory or send condolences to the family, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
Services
• A graveside service to celebrate the life of Leon A. Boyd will be held on Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m., at the Readsboro Village Cemetery. A luncheon will take place at the Readsboro American Legion immediately following the graveside service for all who wish to attend. Mr. Boyd, a lifelong resident of the Deerfield Valley died on April 9, 2020 at the age of 64.
• Graveside committal rites and burial for Ethel R. Brosnahan will be conducted Saturday, July 10, at 11 a.m., in St. Michael's Parish Cemetery. Mrs. Brosnahan, 93, a longtime resident of Brattleboro, died on Jan. 3, 2021. To view her full obituary, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• A celebration of life for Corinne Elizabeth Bristol will be held Sunday, July 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Bristol family home, 285 Lowry Rd., Guilford,. All are welcome. Mrs. Bristol died on Aug. 3, 2020. To view her full obituary, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• The family of Dr. Margaret Newton of Brattleboro, who died on Oct. 31, 2020 at the age of 92, will hold a memorial on Saturday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m., at the Brattleboro Music Center, with music and remembrances of her life, with light eats to follow. All who plan to attend should please RSVP to the BMC by email ([email protected]) or phone (802-257-4523).
• Graveside services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. for James Walter Raymo, who died Jan. 3, 2021. The service will take place at the Dover Center Cemetery on Holland Road in East Dover.
• A celebration of the life of Kate Wylie will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m., at The Apple Barn at Scott Farm, 707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston. To get a link for an online RSVP, contact Jake and Anna at [email protected]. Ms. Wylie, 77, of Brattleboro died at home on Jan. 15, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.