Music and leading a life of faith were the foundations of a life well lived Lucile Hamrin Boedy, of South Burlington, Vt., died of old age from a life well lived. She is the last remaining Smith of Wayne, Ill., whose ancestors left Corinth, Vt., in 1837 to travel the Erie Canal and begin a pioneer life on the new frontier. Lucile was born April 2, 1920, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Richard and Helen (Smith) Hamrin, during the final year of Woodrow Wilson’s...
Forever in our hearts. Please join friends and family for a Celebration of Life service for Gregory B. Peters (November 22, 1945-February 10, 2024) on Friday, May 10, 2024, 11 a.m., at Charlotte Congregational Church, Charlotte, Vt. Reception gathering to follow
Longtime Winooski resident loved nursing and finished her career at Burlington’s Converse Home Frances A. Villemaire, RN, age 104, a longtime resident of Winooski, Vt., passed peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Burlington, Vt. Frances was born in St. Albans, Vt., on March 20, 1920, the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (LaBella) Fortuna. She was a graduate of Holy Angels Parochial School, Bellows Free Academy and Fanny Allen School of Nursing. She was...
Speech therapist touched the lives of countless students and families and will be remembered for her limitless joy Sarah Olivia Francisco, an incredible wife, loving mother, sister, daughter, friend, teacher and so much more, died unexpectedly and all too soon on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her family’s home in Williston, Vt. She was 49. Born on October 3, 1974, in West Allis, Wis., Sarah was raised in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where she made many of her...
Former professor had a lifelong love of the Adirondacks, tennis and golf David “Dave” Jordan, a resident of Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, after complications from a fall. Dave is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nicola H. Jordan, as well as his son Dean Jordan and his spouse, Adriana, and grandson Ryan; and his son Bret Jordan and his spouse, Jennifer, and grandchildren, Madeleine, Charlotte and William. Dave was...
Richmond man believed in giving back to his community and always found a way to volunteer Gene (“Geno”) Hallman of Richmond, Vt., passed away April 18 at the University of Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Gene was born and raised in Pennsylvania, the son of Eugene and Rosemary (nee Dougherty) Hallman. They filled Gene’s early life with love and were deeply involved in his upbringing, providing carefree summers at the shore,...
Shelburne Museum docent enjoyed traveling and exploring varied cultures Mary Hagen, a longtime resident of Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, at 90 years of age, after a brief illness. She was born in Minnesota, the daughter of Byrde and J. John Johannsen. Mary attended the University of Minnesota, where she met and married Ronald L. Hagen, her husband of 26 years. Mary lived a full life and, with her friends and daughters, traveled to...
Longtime nurse deeply respected the natural world and excelled at arranging beauty in small spaces Sylvia A. Weinhagen of Burlington, Vt., died on April 16, 2024, with family by her side. She was 88, so what she died from is immaterial. What is important is that it was a long, full life. Long and full does not mean easy. Sylvia was tough, resilient and feisty until the very end. She had a real wisdom that came from life experience. She started life in Essex...
Westford man had many interests, including music, science, astronomy and the N.Y. Giants After a long illness, Jim Pittala died at his home in Westford, Vt., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Jim was born on March 19, 1949, in Brooklyn to Edward and Ann Pittala. He was christened Vincent Richard Pittala, after an uncle who died in World War II, but he was always known as “Jim” to his family and friends. After Brooklyn, his family moved to Wyckoff, N.J., where Jim...
Woman found her calling in nursing, and her greatest happiness was raising her two children The amazing life of Elizabeth “Betsy” Catanzaro came peacefully to an end while asleep at the University of Vermont Medical Center, with her husband and her son at her side. A very sad day for all that knew and were touched by her love and kindness. Betsy was born and raised in Lancaster, Pa., the daughter of Florence and Kenneth Friend. After graduating from McCaskey...
Moretown native excelled in athletics and was an inspiring educator and coach in Westwood, Mass. Timothy J. “Timmy” Chant, 60, of Warwick, R.I., a beloved husband, father, brother, educator, coach and friend, passed away on February 25, 2024. He shared 31 years of marriage with his best friend and wife, Kirsten (Carter) Chant; together they raised two sons, Brady and Drew. Born in Kingston, N.Y., on August 19, 1963, Timmy was the youngest of seven children...
ESL teacher and active volunteer made many lasting friendships throughout her life Jan Latrobe (Timmerman) Abbott, 83, died April 13, 2024, at Birchwood Terrace Rehab and Healthcare in Burlington, Vt., after a courageous 10-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. The only child of the late John Clinton and Anne Latrobe New Timmerman, she was born on April 11, 1941, in New York City. She spent her teenage years in the Westchester County community of...