Obituary: Rev. Dr. Nancy Hester Bloomer, 1939-2024
by Seven Days
Seven Days— Episcopal priest was a gifted writer and caring teacher who loved music and nature in all forms The Rev. Dr. Nancy Hester Bloomer, 84, of Essex Junction, Vt., died peacefully on April 3, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1939, in Binghamton, N.Y. She was the daughter of Ruth (Hester) Bloomer and Ronald Bloomer. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Carol Farley (Mike) and Sarah Vogelsang-Card (Jay), along with her three grandchildren, Eliza Farley, Alex Farley and...
Seven Days—Obituary: Dr. Andrew Paul Krapcho, 1932-2024. Chemist and UVM professor made numerous contributions to science, including co-discovery of an anticancer drug Dr. Andrew Paul Krapcho passed away, peacefully, at the University of Vermont Medical Center at the grand old age of 92. Born in Alden, Pa., to Martin and Anna Krapcho, Paul was the youngest of four children, all of whom were encouraged to attend college to avoid a coal mining career which ended his father’s life when Paul was only 11 years old. His...
Seven Days—Obituary: Valerie Gump, 1932-2024. South Burlington woman loved to travel to meet new people and learn about different cultures On April 25, 2024, Valerie Patricia Gump left her earthly life to experience another exciting adventure into a new and unknown realm. Valerie was born on January 16, 1932, in London, England, and arrived in North America in 1954. She always loved to travel, to meet new people and to experience different cultures and foods. Her genuine curiosity about others gave her...
Seven Days—Obituary: Michael Samara, 1948-2024. Educator and vice-president for student affairs at Saint Michael’s College was appreciated for his thoughtful and caring demeanor Michael David Samara passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, at his home, on April 26. Extraordinary staff from the South Burlington Emergency Departments and his beloved wife, Lucy, were by his side. Michael was born on March 5, 1948, to Josephine and Frederick Samara of Manchester, N.H. He grew up in a close-knit Lebanese...