Click here to send a condolence message. Robert landed at Christopher Heights, Belchertown for a short period. Henry Hank DeBoer Jr. Earl Elwin Freyenhagen, 78 of Bernardston, Ma. She will be laid to rest at a later date beside her husband in the Bellview Cemetery in Lenoir, North Carolina. Private graveside services will be held in the Spring. A lifelong pastime was playing cards, and over the last few years she would play weekly with her friends Betty and Bette. David Neal, Pastor of the United Church of Bernardston will officiate. A church service will be held Friday, January 21st at the United Church of Bernardston at 11:00 am. He attained the rank of Pharmacists Mate First Class. Sharon is survived by her three daughters and their spouses, Rhonda Shippa and her husband David, Holly Holloway and her husband Jim, and Lorelie Lacoy and her husband Nick; six grandchildren Derek Shippa and his wife Ashley, Kyler Shippa, JD and Jocelyn Holloway, Ryleigh and Cooper Barton; four great-grandchildren, Nevy, Jace, and Ava Shippa, and Autumn Shippa, as well as several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. (Chapman) Allen and Albert E. Allen,Sr. He could be seen at local roller-skating rinks and as graceful a dancer on roller skates one could ever watch. He graduated from High School in 1958. And she went by Katie ever since. His ability to make a personal connection never failed him. Michael was born on March 13th, 1972 in Montague, MA to Donald Slocum of Bernardston, MA and Susan Wise of Warwick, MA.Mike grew up in Bernardston. She was a Sunday School teacher for many years and a leader of the Womens Missions Society of the church. 01101-6307. Later in their years, Bill and Greta moved from their farm to the center of town, where they continue to reside. She was predeceased by a daughter Edith Morse. Nephews Troy (Rachael) Benedict, Tristan (Caitlyn) Benedict, Taran (Allison Fiske) Benedict, Laol Short, Cameron Santerre and Parker Santerre. There are no calling hours. Roger and Betsy moved to Bernardston when he became Food Service Director at the Brattleboro Retreat in 1970. July 29, 1954 ~ November 5, 2022 He was born in Gill, Ma. Alice will be dearly missed by many as her presence was larger than life, with her smile that could light up a room, a witty remark, and a joke to make you laugh. Funeral services will be Saturday (10-23-2021) at the Advent Christian Church, 4554 Ft. Bridgman Rd. He was born in Vernon, Vt. on June 17, 1930 the son of Peter and Mary (Chudzik) Skibniowsky. Graveside service will be June 15 at 11:00 AM with Military Honors at the North/Hunt Cemetery Route 142 Vernon Vermont. 8A Heath, Ma. Donations in her memory may be made to the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 147 Main St. Northfield, Ma. There will be no services or calling hours at this time. Robert S. Phelps Sr. 89, of Northfield, Ma. She enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the birds and just seeing people going by and she also loved doing her puzzles! Lois N. Sluter, 94 of Northfield, Ma. She was the oldest of seven children. Northfield, Ma. He was predeceased by his sister Marilyn Roberts. or to the Monadnock Humane Society at: monadnockhumanesociety.org/donate. She was a Poll worker for the Town of Northfield for many years. He attended Pioneer Valley Regional High School, and then joined the US Navy. He was a member of the South Deerfield Polish Club for many years. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of died Friday (2-11-2022) at Hermitage Way in Agawam, Mass. arrangements. For several years Fay taught preschool. particularly Dr. Deepu Thomas and Meghan Wheeler, R.N. December 15, 1941 ~ May 18, 2019. She was predeceased by her five sisters, Gertrude, Dorothy, Marian, Ruth and Loretta and her brother Francis. Bill then returned to poultry and tree farming on the remaining land between Interstate 91 and Route 5. From that big laugh shared with friends and family, to "just because you're Batman". and April Mathewson and her husband Bruce of Arcadia, Fl. Katie went on many adventures in her life. A loving and devoted Wife, Mother, and friend. Throughout her life Katie went on countless day trips and bus tours with her daughter, Maureen, from playing the slot machines at various casinos, to visiting historical places and museums, to taking sightseeing trips all over New England. However the community support was heartwarming as over 100 citizens showed up to honor him despite a a foot of snow that had fallen during the day. Sheila M. Sperry Dave also had a beautiful singing voice, which he was happy to share for any occasion, large or small. Sharon M. Trudeau Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of Larry was a 33rd degree Mason and Past Potentate of Asmi-Sam Temple 225. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Carolyn and Ross co-produced video recordings of history talks available at the Dickinson Memorial Library. From a love of sci-fi (and frequent movie quotes), to screaming "nat 20!". In her younger years Judy enjoyed painting and playing tennis, and she had impeccable handwriting that in itself was a work of art. with full military honors. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Soldier On, Leeds Ma 421 North Main St Building6 Leeds, Mass. That 80-year-old, little lady traveled 7,500 miles in a car, from sunup, till sundown, for 3 weeks, and never once did she say, Ive gotta pee, or Are we almost there yet?. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Doris (Nelson) and Herbert (Bart) Noyes of Kingston, NH; Janet (Nelson) and Mark Stephens of Ambler, PA; and Phil and Marilyn Nelson of Vestal, NY; as well as 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; one nephew, Frederick R. Nelson of Washington, D. C.; and several cousins. Her kind and generous spirit was reflected in her hobbies: gardening, knitting and baking. His Working career was spent as a fork lift driver at Oxford ( Caines ) Company. She was born in Malone, N.Y. on September 10, 1932 the daughter of Edward and Priscilla (Jones) Burdash. 01104. They have been together since they were teenagers. Donna L. Orcutt She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield for 45 years until its closing. Arthur had a strong work ethic, a great sense of humor, and loved word puns. Due to Covid, services will be private and at the discretion of the Slocum family. March 13, 1972 ~ November 26, 2020 Michael H. Slocum, 48, of Winchester, NH, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. After raising her children, Tootie worked at J.C. Penney and Greenfield Eye Center, where she made lifelong friends. Together they became great companions for one another for fifteen plus years. Bob asked that his grave say that he was "the only son" of Robert and Helen (Bonneville) McCollum- because he had two sisters, Jean Harrington, and Mary Ann Anderson, both who predeceased him. We are so grateful that she was able to pass away in her own home which she loved so dearly. John started out as an expert mechanic, having an Air Force patent for governing speed on vehicles, to hair stylist, and salon owner, to millwright for Lunt Silversmith. arrangements. In his memory please pass on a kindness or smile to someone who least expects it. A calling hour will precede the service at 10:00 A.M. They also enjoyed quilting and gardening together. Calling hours will be Thursday (2-17-2022) from 4-6 P.M. at the Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave. Northfield, Ma. She was predeceased by her daughter Nancy Williams (Stratton) and grandson Lenny Stebbins. He lived his entire adult life in Hinsdale, N.H. his brother Michael Sweeney of Orange, MA. She will be remembered for her thoughtful, generous, and adventurous spirit, and her loyal and fun-loving gift of friendship to so many. Alice Deane Marshall March 31, 1964 ~ November 10, 2022 He is also survived by his best friend Michael Brosca and his wife Laura. His two favorite jobs were working for the US Postal Service in Greenfield, MA and working as a car salesman at Spencer Brothers Ford in Northfield, MA. Carl Walter-Henry Hall She was born February 8, 1945 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Nicholas J. Giannetti and Margaret (Buereau) Giannetti. and worked at Avalon Farms. He moved briefly to Arizona with his second wife Barbara Kalb, but then returned to New England, where he lived in Mashpee, MA, accessible once again to those who loved him most. Geraldine L Laflam. She lived as sustainably as possible, growing bountiful gardens and preserving food, and shared her home with a series of quirky cats. She is survived by her three children: Marie Geoffroy and her husband David of Chicopee, Ma. Richard was a lifelong Northfield resident, graduating from Northfield High School in 1942 and building the home he resided in. The middle child of Ernest and Irene (Fairman) Johnson she was born at home in Vernon, VT on May 29, 1928. Visiting the elderly and shut in residents was an important part of her Christian life, always thinking of others before herself. Click here to send a condolence message. Miller of Ashuelot NH, and Karen Harris and her husband Dan of Bellows Falls VT. She also leaves her biggest treasures, her two grandsons John Podlenski of Virginia and William Martin Jr. of Northfield. 01301. He was surrounded by family. James B. O'Shea, 84 of Northfield, Ma. She and her former husband, Robert Wright, both had pilots licenses and enjoyed flying their small plane. She loved being at the beach, hiking in the woods or playing games with her grandchildren. died Thursday (4-30-2020) at home surrounded by her family. Each spring he looked forward to planning and selecting over fifty varieties. It was upon his return stateside that he met Katalin Bakai. He had a green thumb and he could make anything grow. She was predeceased by a son Alan in 1992. He is survived by his wife Janet of Heath, MA Two daughters: Sonja Mello Randall of Bernardston, MA. Lillie-Mae was always a loving and loyal wife, and supportive mother and grandmother. Deerfield, Ma. There will be a calling hour on Saturday June 1, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Vernon, Vt. Lillie-Mae (Johnson) Blodgett, 93 passed peacefully on Sunday November 3, 2019 at Vernon Green Nursing Home, Vernon, Vt. She was born in Brattleboro, Vt. June 7, 1926 to Oscar B. Johnson Sr. and Gertrude (Bailey) Johnson. Later in life he worked at the Northfield Transfer Station, and volunteered at the Northfield Senior Center. She loved her McDonalds and Walmart and just driving around town. A reception will follow at the home of his daughter, at 759 Millers Falls Rd. She was born in Framingham, MA on January 27, 1949 to Eveline (Haven) Sullivan and John Sullivan. He was born in Greenfield, Ma. the son Austin and Florence (Messer) Phelps. Wayne even drove his antique car in local parades. and working in her flower gardens in both Chesterfield and Vernon. Northfield, MA, Diane Nadeau and her husband Dennis of Hinsdale NH and Julie 1970, the daughter of Richard and Janice (Tompkins) Cutler. December 31, 1969 ~ January 13, 2021 January 22, 1930 ~ August 5, 2022 His grandchildren always turned to gramps in times of crisis, whether it was a broken window, or just handyman repairs he was always there for his family no matter what was asked of him. In 1973 he started his own Masonry contracting business, Thayer Masonary. She was predeceased by her mother and father, a daughter, Melissa who died at birth, and her beloved dogs Maddie and Diesel. on Feb. 3, 1945 the daughter of Andrew and Hazel (LaPlante) Saczawa. The Rev Rosemary Dawson, Pastor of the Trinitarian Congregational Church will officiate. She was an avid country music fan and was a member of the Sammy Kershaw, and Gene Watson fan clubs. During this time he also owned and operated the Amherst Veterinary Clinic, a small animal general practice in Amherst MA; and founded Working K9 Services in Guilford VT which provided specialized veterinary services, consultations, training and supplies to working and sport dogs in 1998. His step daughter Stephanie, son in law Steve and granddaughters Kyla and Lilyana Ramos of Springfield, MA. Marge was predeceased in August 2018 by her very much loved and cherished husband of 66 years, Carl W. Buschner. She was the daughter of Tammy M. Newell of Greenfield and Thomas Sheridan of Turners Falls. Mr. Johnson predeased her in 2014. Among her treasured times were trips to the seashore with her brother, Mike, and his wife, Marcia, camping trips with their two dogs, and staying in pet-friendly hotels with the dogs. Their first of many trips was their honeymoon trip of three weeks to Yellowstone National Park. 01301. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Vernon Fire Department, 2842 Ft. Bridgman Rd, Vernon, Vt 05354, or Windham County Humane Society, 916 W. River Rd, Brattleboro, Vt 05301. George then married the former Janet Sessions Boyden of Heath, Ma. Burial will follow in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, MA. arrangements. Carl and his wife Judy owned Pizza Ect in Bernardston in the 80's. Priscilla H. Hale 82 of Zephyrhills, FL formerly of Bernardston, MA and Hinsdale, NH died March 26, 2021 while under hospice care in Dade City, FL after a long courageous battle with cancer. Fay was predeceased by her husband Claude in 1996. and several additional cousins, nieces and nephews. Bernardston, Ma. Returning to Northfield, McCollum purchased 35 acres of land along Maple St. near his parents farm, where he and his wife Sara McCollum planted thousands of seedlings. He married Carrie T. (Jackman) Allen on April 3, 1983. She was a great cook, known for her potato salad and Sunday dinners. Pastor Michael McCosker of North Hinsdale Community Church will officiate. She would run errands, mow the lawn, and help with any house work. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of Goodwin Funeral Home obituaries are created from information contained in the Family Information Guide. on May 4, 1943, to George and Grace (Stone) Nichols. He then worked for GBI Marketing in Bernarston/ Greenfield for several years. Vernon, Vt. Lester H. Whitaker, 78 of Vernon, Vt. died Saturday (11-6-2021) at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. surrounded by his friends. On Friday, August 9th, a graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM at the West Northfield Cemetery. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Frederick, Robert, William, and Thomas Glabach, Sally Gentile, Daniel Field, Rebecca Wells, Gretchen Li Cata, Richard Brassor, and Devin Brassor. Bob will lie in a velvet-lined wooden casket made at his request by his friend Russell Deane of Bernardston. Those you left here to pass on your memory are your parents, siblings, stepsiblings, nieces, nephews, and too many friends to count. Mrs Deane predeceased him in 2010 after 54 years of marriage. He was avid Boston Red Sox fan. He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Ruth Johnson and her husband Bob (Mert). She was an avid lover of Christmas, keeping her tree up all year round so she could spend her evenings relaxing with her dog in her favorite chair, enjoying the beauty of the lights. 01301. More than 450 new Canadian obituaries add each day. A funeral service will be Wednesday ( 9/21/2022 ) , 2:00 P.M. At the Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass with the Rev. He was civic minded and was Northfields Tree Warden from 1970 to 1996 and Cemetery Commissioner from 1966 to 1996. He loved attending church and listening to Christian music and programming on radio station WLPV of Greenfield. Priscilla H. Hale He was born in Greenfield,Ma. Walter grew up summering in Northfield with his aunts and uncles and chose to live in Northfield where he revived one of his uncle's farms. Where he was acknowledged as the most athletic in his unit. Derek Donovan and his wife Brittany of Arizona. Click here to send a condolence message. She is survived by her children: Patricia Byrne and her husband Jim of Leverett, MA. She loved traveling, gardening, photography, scuba diving, fishing, boating, geography, and cooking especially for church suppers. Stewartstown, N.H. Mary E (Strange) White passed away on Friday August 21, 2020 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Colebrook NH. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is in charge of Cliff was something right from the start. She leaves her daughter Taeko Bruce and her husband Douglas of Vernon, Vt. and granddaughtes, Heidi Bowman and her husband Tom of Greenfield, 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. The Rev. Bill also loved geology and minerals and could tell you the origins of the mountains of the Northeastern United States as well as the glacial activity. Burial will follow in Erving Center Cemetery. He loved NASCAR, the Boston Red Sox, and the Patriots. 01301. Bruce Burks, Pastor of the Advent Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Northfield. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery, Bernardston, Ma. She served two terms on the Northfield Selectboard, and served on the Northfield Elementary School building maintenance committee. She spent her childhood in Northfield MA, graduating in 1944 from Northfield High School. (Katrina), and Peter BB B. Ames, eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service at Northfield Farms cemetery at 10am on Friday June 3, 2022. Buddy Roger Dorman, 68 of Montague and formely of Perris, CA. Joe was brother of the late John and Agnes and Frank Chic Medeiros. He was elected as a Powers Institute Trustee, and was a member of the Bernardston Historical Society, and Chair of the Bernardston Historical Commission. Sandy was born in Greenfield MA to the late Lawrence and Edna (Lakso) Quinlan. During WWII Howard served in the 3rd Marine Division 12 Regiment 2nd Battalion, Company E. He worked closely with the officers, allowing him to befriend many including George Van Orden. Donald and Christine loved to travel throughout the US, and for years vacationed annually in Stowe, VT. "We stand in awe of your strength and courage and feel blessed to have known your love and devotion all these years. Alta was a life-long resident of Greenfield, born on January 22, 1930. She was born April 25, 1925 in Brattleboro, VT to Ray J. and Edna (Wilson) Rounds. He helped to organize the Northfield democratic chapter in the early 70s and was asked to attend the Kennedy homestead for his hard work and dedication. in 1974. 01360. and Amy Podolski and her husband Michael of Greenfield, Ma. She loved collecting Hello Kitty. He loved heavy metal music reading, hunting with his Dad, and was a wiz at Math. The First Parish Unitarian Church, P.O. Grandson Justin ONeal and partner Jennifer Crandell of Fitzwilliam, NH. Richard Henry Bassett She moved to Greenfield Ma. Jim was a fan of NASCAR, with Jeff Gordon then Chase Elliot as his favorite drivers. He shared his love of farming and animals with all those around him. He was an early adopter of computers, back when you had to type line after line of code to play a computer game. Ted loved riding his trike with his wife and then later with his daughter, Jill. In the Middle East, he encountered the 1967 ArabIsraeli War, was trapped, and protected by Father Francis. She is also survived by her grandchildren: James, Jason, and Peter Sprague, and Bryanna and Jonathan Nadeau. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Earle in 1977 and her siblings, Robert Johnson, Martha Johnson, Oscar Johnson Jr. and Beverly Skibniowski and a great grandchild Joshua. Rose loved poetry, she would write poetry for her family and had some of it published in the local Westfield paper, she loved to garden, both flowers and vegetables, she grew ribbon winning Zinnia's for the Big E and grew vegetables which she canned to help with food for the winter for her family. Robert E. Mathieu (81) passed away, with both daughters by his side, on July 9, 2020 from heart complications that were irreparable. Donations in his memory may be to the Pioneer Valley Hospice, 329 Conway St. Suite 2, Greenfield, Ma. A funeral service will be Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kidder Funeral Home, 1` Parker Ave. Northfield, Ma. Although Bills diverse professional journey included human resources, consulting, venture capital, and investment banking, farming and land conservation were always his passion. She enjoyed dancing and spending time with her family and friends.