World 061621

Tiny Martin
The family of Tiny Martin, owner of Tiny’s Trash and
Hauling Service, would like to thank his loyal customers
for their support over the last 9 years. It is with immense
sadness that we write to inform you that our gentle giant,
Tiny, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon. Tiny loved
his customers, so his family has made the decision to keep
the business open regular hours, as we know he would not
want to let them down. We feel this is the best way to honor
his memory. Again, thank you so much for your continued
support through this difficult time! Tiny’s Family
David B. Arthur
GRANITEVILLE – David B.
Arthur, 66, of Meadow Wood
Drive passed away on
Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Central
Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Born November 9, 1954, in
Northampton, Massachusetts, he was the
son of Charles and Eunice (Beaupre)
Arthur.
He attended Birdseye Elementary in
Stratford, Connecticut and attended
Naugatuck High School also in Connecticut. In 1973, he
enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 21 years retiring as
a Senior Chief in 1994. After the Navy, he moved to
Connecticut and worked for AT&T until his retirement in
2012.
On November 15, 2020, he married his longtime partner,
Veronica Sujek. They made their home in Graniteville.
David was a member of the American Legion Post #10 of
Barre. In his spare time, he loved anything to do with math
and science, traveling, jellybeans, playing online games and
routing for the New England Patriots as well as watching the
television show, “American’s Got Talent”. Most of all, he
loved his family and his children.
Survivors include his wife, Veronica Sujek; his children
Rebecca Arthur and her husband, Mohamed; Zane Arthur;
Nathaniel Arthur; and David Arthur, Jr., and his wife, Jessica;
four grandchildren; his sister, Sharon Martula; his brothers
Clifford Arthur and Jonathan Arthur and numerous nieces
and nephews as well as Renee Arthur and Robin Arthur. In
addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Susan
Arthur.
The graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be
held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the
Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center,
VT. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. in the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy
Street, Barre. For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.
hookerwhitcomb.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Central Vermont
Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin, VT 05602 or to the
Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield,
MA 01104-2396.
Philip H. Gibbs
WILLIAMSTOWN – The graveside service to honor and
celebrate the life of Philip H. Gibbs, 89, will be held on
Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Wilson Cemetery
in Lower Websterville. He passed away on December 9,
2020. Arrangements are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral
Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.
Rev. Taihaku Gretchen Priest
WOODBURY, VT - Having lived a life
full of exuberance, caring and miraculous
experiences, Rev. Taihaku Gretchen
Priest passed away suddenly and peacefully
in the early morning hours on
Monday, May 24th, 2021. As the founding
abbot of Shao Shan Temple – a small
Soto Zen Temple in Woodbury, Vermont
– her life influenced and inspired many
people to find the still center in meditation.
Her way of being in the world so
beautifully embodied the Buddhist teachings of compassion
and caring, that she connected easily with people from all
walks of life. Capable of doing anything she chose – she
could design and build a temple, train at a strict Soto Zen
Monastery in Japan, replace a toilet, grow basketball sized
rutabagas, and create 5-star culinary delights – all while having
an immense amount of fun.
Born in Marblehead Massachusetts, her early years were
characterized by a love of sailing and art. She often used
sailing as a metaphor in her teachings and loved the intimate
connection with the wild natural world of wind and water.
Her artistic talents continued to manifest as construction
projects where she cared for minute details.
Taihaku Gretchen Priest was a loving and playful mother
and grandmother, and her life continues through her family
– in particular, her daughter and family, Leafye Pante,
Marcus, Amelia, and Sebastian; her son and family, Eben
Broadbent, Angelica, Liana and Kai; her sister, Laury Lacy
and her brother Robert Bradley Priest. Her life and legacy
also continues through her dedicated Zen students, and her
Dharma Heir, Kenzan.
The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Shao Shan Temple via https://www.shaoshantemple.org/donations.
A loving visionary, Rev. Taihaku Nichiren Daiosho, often
spoke of the “700 year plan” for Shao Shan Temple’s continuation
– a continuation well beyond her life and well beyond
yours or mine. May we also be inspired by her vision to care
for the present in a way that considers generations to come.
Arrangements are in care of the Ready Funeral &
Cremation Service. To send online condolences to her family
please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
SUSAN H. ADAMS, 81, of Marvin Street,
passed away at her home on Friday, June 4, 2021,
with her family by her side. She was born in
Montpelier on June 27, 1939, the daughter of Col.
Maxwell C. Harrington and Amy L. Harrington.
On June 9, 1962, she married John P. Adams III.
Together, they enjoyed a 40-year marriage until
John’s unfortunate passing in 2002. Susan enjoyed sewing, embroidering,
scrapbooking, and crocheting blankets for her
friends and family. She is survived by her daughters, grandchildren,
and extended family. A funeral service was held 11 a.m.
on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home.
Friends and family may begin visitation at 9 a.m.
MICHAEL A. BEDELL SR. — The graveside service for Michael
A. Bedell Sr., who died March 14, 2021, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 26, in Northfield Falls Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield.
ROGER A. BISSON — A Mass of Christian
Burial to honor and celebrate the life of Roger A.
Bisson, 77, of Barre, will be held on Thursday,
June 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic
Church in Barre. Roger passed away on Jan. 3,
2020. There are no calling hours. Inurnment will
take place at a later date in Hope Cemetery in
Barre at the convenience of his family. For those who wish,
memorial gifts may be made to the St. Monica-St. Michael’s
Catholic School Music Department, 79 Summer St., Barre, VT
05641.
JESSICA ANN BRESETTE, 35, of Barre, Vermont,
passed away in her home on Friday, June 4,
2021. She was born in Berlin, Vermont, on June
27, 1985, to Kimberly Hussey and Steven Bresette.
Jessica loved crocheting and making jewelry.
She loved her family and friends with all her
heart. Jessica is survived by her mother, stepfather,
siblings, and extended family and friends. A Celebration of
Life for Jessica was held at the residence of Kimberly and Lawrence
Reed on Friday, June 11, 2021, at 5 p.m. Arrangements
are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer
St. in Barre. Those wishing to send online condolences may do
so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.
DONALD R. DENKO — The service to honor and celebrate
the life of Donald R. Denko, 84, will be held on Saturday, June
19, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Lower Websterville.
He passed away on Dec. 3, 2020. Arrangements are by
Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre.
LAFE DUTTON, 65, passed away on May 26,
2021, in San Diego, California. A talented musician,
songwriter and father, Lafe led an oftencolorful
life that began in 1956 on an East Montpelier,
Vermont, tenant farm. He is survived by
his children, siblings, and extended family. He is
lovingly remembered by family and friends for
his devotion to his sons, his loyalty to his friends, his quirky
sense of humor, his quick mind and his talent. A memorial event
will take place at a later date.
ALBERT R. ELWELL — The graveside service
with military honors for Albert R. Elwell, who died
June 26, 2020, will be 9 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2021, in Vermont
Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. Arrangements
are by Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield.
BARBARA H. ENITI — Barbara H. Eniti, 96, died May 29,
2021. For online condolences, visit www.guareandsons.com.
CATHERINE “PEGGY” GHIRINGHELLI — The graveside
service for Catherine “Peggy” Ghiringhelli, who died Nov.
11, 2020, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Middlesex
Center Cemetery in Middlesex. Arrangements are by Kingston
Funeral Home in Northfield.
BRENDA C. GRAY, , formerly of Northfield Falls, died Friday,
June 4, 2021, at her home in Lillington, North Carolina,
with family at her side. She was born in Washington, Vermont,
on Jan. 24, 1941, the daughter of Eldon and Myrtle (Edwards)
Austin. She was a graduate of Northfield High School. She had
been married to Robert Hedges. She later married Charles Gray,
whom she shared the last 52 years. She enjoyed motorcycle riding
with Charlie, loved the beaches in Maine, playing piano in
her younger years, family gatherings and genuinely loved all
her friends. Survivors include her husband, children, siblings,
and extended family. A graveside service to celebrate her life
was conducted Friday, June 11, at 1 p.m. in Mount Hope Cemetery
in Northfield. Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield is assisting
the family.
LESLIE V. HOWE — The graveside service for
Leslie V. Howe, 73, who died Feb. 15, 2021, will
be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 21, in Vermont
Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center,
followed by a reception at 2 p.m. at the Barre
American Legion. Arrangements are by Clifford
Funeral Home.
JANET L. HUTCHINS — The graveside service to honor and
celebrate the life of Janet L. Hutchins, 87, was held on Friday,
June 11, 2021, at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Lower
Websterville. She passed away on Feb. 17, 2021. Arrangements
are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre.
PRISCILLA E. JAYNE, 79, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at her
home, with family at her side. She was born March 23, 1942,
in Northfield, the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy (Barrow)
Thurston. She graduated from college with an associate degree
in nursing. In 1975, she married Robert E. Jayne in Montpelier.
She enjoyed baking. Survivors include her husband, children,
grandchildren and extended family. The graveside service was
at 10 a.m. Monday, June 7, in Roxbury Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northfield
Ambulance Volunteers, in care of Northfield Town Clerk, 51
South Main St., Northfield, VT 5663 or American Diabetes
Association, 260 Cochituate Road #200, Framingham, MA
01701.
CHERYL MCDONOUGH — On Tuesday,
June 1, 2021, Cheryl McDonough, 71, passed
away peacefully in her home in Burlington, Vermont.
The oldest of six children born to Charles
and Dorothea (Fisher) McDonough, Cheryl came
into this world on Aug. 6, 1949, in Lynbrook,
Long Island, New York. She will be remembered
lovingly by her siblings, children, grandchildren
and extended family. At Cheryl’s request, there will be no formal
service, but there will be a gathering of family and friends,
just as soon as it can be determined when and where. Arrangements
have been entrusted to the care of The Cremation Society
of Chittenden County, a division of the Ready Funeral Home.
Please visit www.cremationsocietycc.com.
BEVERLY OSTERBERG — The memorial service for Beverly
Osterberg, who died March 5, 2020, will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Williamstown Federated Church.
Arrangements are by Guare & Sons Funeral Home.
RUTH (BARTLETT) THURBER, 93, died at
Merrimack County Nursing Home on June 2,
221. She was born June 6, 192, in Plainfield,
Vermont, the daughter of Leland and Violet
(Rushlow) Bartlett. She graduated from Plainfield
High School in 1946 and Lyndon Teacher’s College
in 1949. She married John L. Thurber on
June 22, 1949. Her real passion was planning and cooking for
large family gatherings. She also enjoyed baking, knitting, sewing
and reading. She is survived by her children, grandchildren
and extended family. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers,
any donations in Ruth’s memory be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association (www.alz.org) or a hospice program of your
choice. Burial and service will be held in the Center Cemetery,
Plainfield, Vermont, on June 19, 221, at 9:3 a.m. followed by
a reception at 3291 East Hill, Plainfield, New Hampshire.
Thibault-Neun Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements
and an online guestbook is available at www.neunfuneralhomes.com.
LOIS E. TROMBLEY, age 81, passed away
peacefully in the comfort of her home surround
by her family on May 29, 2021. Lois was born on
March 25, 1940, in Wolcott, Vermont, daughter of
Paul and Hazel Allen. She married her longtime
friend and love, Leo A. Trombley, on Oct. 1,
1958. She will be deeply missed by all who knew
her. Lois is survived by her loving husband, children, grandchildren,
and extended family. A graveside service for immediate
family will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of
flowers, donations in Lois’s memory may be given to Lamoille
Home Health and Hospice or Lacing Up for Cancer. The des
Groseilliers Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. Online
condolences may be conveyed at dgfunerals.com.
Estee DiCroce
JAN. 29, 1943 TO
JUNE 2, 2021 at 11:43 PM
A True Lady!
FULL OF GREAT KINDNESS
LOVE & INTEGRITY.
MY WIFE & SOULMATE.
NO GREATER LOVE
CAN BE.
WE SHALL MEET AGAIN
MY SWEETHEART.
ALL MY LOVE FOREVER
Frank
Locally Family Owned & Operated Since 1908
We Can Arrange
A Personalized
Service.
Thoughtful Service in Accordance
with Your Wishes
Arrangements Coordinated Anywhere
Prearranged & Prepaid Services
and Trust Agreements
Traditional Funeral Services
and Cremation Services for All Faiths
Funeral & Cremation Services
802-476-3203
802-476-3233 Fax 802-476-4310
hwfhinvt@charter.net
802-476-3251 Fax 802-479-0250
whitcombsinvt@charter.net
802-476-3243 Fax 802-476-4310
hwfhinvt@charter.net
June 16, 2021 The WORLD page 11
HWF_World2colx5.indd 7
11/20/10 10:03:13 AM