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Annie M. ChaseWEBSTERVILLE - It is with great sorrowthat we announce that Annie M.Chase passed away peacefully in thecomfort of her family on December 29,2021, at the McClure Miller RespiteHouse in Colchester after complicationsof a recent procedure.Annie was born on August 26, 1937,in Barre to Malcolm and Minnie Mac-Ritchie. She was one of five children.While her formal education was short, attending elementaryschool in ebsterville and little high school she was an educatedindependent woman who navigated life to the fullest.She married Elwin Chase, her childhood sweetheart, onMarch 2, 1, in the ebsterville aptist Church. Theyraised three daughters, Sandy, Claire, and Sarah in the homeshe still lived in today. They had a lifetime of adventure andhappiness together until his passing on January 24, 2016.nnie had an etensive employment history, ranging froma salesclerk at Montgomery Wards to the Spaulding HighSchool cafeteria, to becoming a loan officer where she retiredher full-time gig) at the National Life Employees CreditUnion. In her retirement years, during the winter months, shewas a hostess at Applebee’s in Berlin, until she formally retiredto care for Elwin.She was known for her compassion in taking care of everyoneelse but wanted nothing to do with anyone having to takecare of her. In recent years she would say “I don’t need a man,nor do I need any pets!” She enjoyed her time alone to comeand go as she pleased.In earlier years, the family enjoyed snowmobiling in wintermonths and camping, at Lake Groton at the Clark’s campin the summer, then in later years at the Goose Point Campgroundin Alburg. She was the matriarch of the campground.Annie and Elwin enjoyed trips to Aruba, Cancun, Dominicanand Florida. Annie was most happy on the pontoon cruisingake Champlain or ust sitting around the campfire enoyingthe company of friends and family.She leaves behind her daughters Sandy Roger utchinsonand Sarah Ronald onyaw as well as her son-in-law ormanPatty Trepanier her grandchildren lbert and MatthewTrepanier, manda Sherman, and shley onyaw and eightgreat-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbandElwin, her daughter Claire Trepanier and her four siblings.The graveside service to honor and celebrate her life willbe held in the spring at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery inRandolph Center.The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Mc-Clure Miller Respite ouse for the amaing care they gavennie during her final days.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made tothe McClure Miller Respite ouse, 11 Roosevelt ighway,Colchester, VT 05446 or to a charity of one’s choice.Arrangements are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home,7 Academy Street, Barre. For a memorial guestbook, pleasevisit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.Kenneth Putnam “Put” ClaytonEAST MONTPELIER, VT - KennethPutnam “Put” Clayton, 86, of East Montpelier,Vermont passed away on Jan. 3,2022 at home surrounded by family.Put was born in Bennington VT July31, 1935, the son of Kenneth and NancySibley Clayton. e was the aledictorianof his Bennington High School class,graduated from M, and received aMaster’s Degree in Potsdam, NY.Locally Family Owned & Operated Since 1908Let Us Help YouPrearrange YourService andFuneral Trust.Thoughtful Service in Accordancewith Your WishesArrangements Coordinated AnywhereServing All Faiths in the Central Vermont AreaTraditional Traditional Funeral Funeral Servicesand Cremation and Cremation Services Services for All FaithsHandicap Accessible • Hearing AssistanceAdditionalSeating Seatingwith Closed Circuit Television for Funeral Home HomeServicesHWBruce W. Judd, Director802-476-3233 Fax 802-476-4310Christopher C. Juddhwfhinvt@charter.netR. Brent Whitcomb, Director802-476-3251 Fax 802-479-02507 Academy St., Barre, VT 05641Sandra L. Whitcombwhitcombsinvt@charter.net802-476-3203 7 Academy Street, Suite 1Barre, Vermont 05641 Lawrence R. Pryor, Director802-476-3243 Fax 802-476-4310(802) 476-3203hwfhinvt@charter.netwww.hookerwhitcomb.compage 8 The WORLD January 12, 2022He was a long time resident of East Montpelier. In 1975he married the love of his life, Sue eck. Together over years, they raised two children, Richard Rick randyWalker-Clayton) Clayton, and Katherine “Kate” Clayton bothof East Montpelier.Put taught math and science at Windsor High School for oneyear, and math at Montpelier High School for 29 years, retiringin 1987. He couldn’t stay retired long though and wenton to work as a bookkeeper for Doty Elementary School inWorcester, and Rumney Elementary School in Middlesex. Healso served the Town of East Montpelier as ister, and enoyedweaving and gardening. Put was a strong supporter of ashingtonCentral riends of Education, serving on the board, andacting as treasurer for many years.e loved watching his grandchildren, ylee, uinton,ylan and Trevor and great-grandchildren Colton and reysongrow. Put is also survived by his sister, arbara llenPloof their sons Randall Randy and illiam ill Maryouchard Ploof as well as many in-laws and their children,all of whom were fond of Uncle Put. graveside service in East Montpelier will take place thissummer, Put’s favorite season. or those who wish, memorialcontributions may be made to Girls/Boyz First mentoringprogram girlsboyfirst.org, or Central t. ome ealth andospice www.cvhhh.org, or the charity of your choice.Those wishing to express online condolences may do so atwww.guareandsons.com.Irene F. (Conklin) McDowellIrene . Conklin Mcowell died ctober14, 2021, a few hours before her 99thirthday at rrowhead ssisted iving inGlendale, Arizona, where she was closeto family and so very well cared for. Shewas born the oldest child of George andGladys Conklin in Patchogue, New York,October 15, 1922.Irene chose nurse’s training at HeatonHospital in Montpelier, Vermont, becauseshe could be admitted before her 18th birthday. In 1942 shemet Reginald McDowell at the hospital while she was caringfor his father, who had a fall from a scaffold in Toy Town.They were married August 10, 1943, in Manchester, NewHampshire, where Reg was stationed with the Air Force beforebeing deployed to England as a P47 pilot during WWII.Irene was a private-duty nurse in Montpelier for many yearsbefore nursing at the Gary Home until her retirement, whenshe and Reg relocated to Englewood, lorida, later moving toSun City, Arizona, to be close to family.Irene played sports in high school. She taught herself andchildren to snow ski and water ski. Her whole life she waskeen on winning. She spent summer vacations with the familyon Lake Champlain on boats built by Reginald, and theycontinued boating in Florida into their 80s. She took up golf inher retirement and competed successfully in many age-grouptournaments into her 90s in both Florida and Arizona.Irene is survived by son Robert and wife iane of ewportCenter, ermont, and Peoria, riona son eorge and wifeSusan of arre, ermont and daughter ancy of mherst,Massachusetts four grandchildren and si great-grandchildrenmany nieces and nephews and by her sister Ruth Pontieriof Patchogue, New York and her brother Arthur of WestPalm, Florida.Irene was predeceased by her husband Reginald her sisterand brother-in-law Jean and l elenski by her brother-inlawJames Pontieri and by rthur’s wife Theresa.Internment will take place in the spring at PlainMont Cemeteryin Plainfield, ermont.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contribution to acharity of choice.VIRGINIA HALL HODGES CANTIN passedaway peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, atBarre Gardens in Barre, Vermont. Ginny wasborn Aug. 1, 1931, at home in South Wheelockand delivered by her unt eorgia Smith. erparents were Flora Craig Hall and Walter Hall.Her education started at the one-room schoolhouseon Stannard Mountain, and she graduated with honorsfrom yndon Institute in 1. inny leaves behind her husband,Leonard, children, grandchildren and extended family.At Ginny’s request, there will be no calling hours or funeral,with a family gathering to take place at a future date. Pleasesend contributions in her memory to the ctivity epartmentof Barre Gardens, 378 Prospect St., Barre, VT 05641. Arrangementsare in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home,58 Summer St. in Barre. Those wishing to express online condolencesmay do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.ALBERT W. DUBOIS, 84, a formerlong-term resident, passed away onTuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at the Baystate Hospitalin Springfield, Massachusetts, with his family athis bedside. orn on June , 17, in orthfield,he was the son of Lillian Duprey. He attendedlocal elementary and high schools. In 1962, hemet the love of his life, orinda igneault. They got marriedin 1, loved each other all of their lives and had five childrentogether. Albert joined the Vermont Army National Guardin the 10s and served his country with pride. Survivors includehis wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and extendedfamily. The graveside service to honor and celebrate his lifewill be held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. in theChapel at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RandolphCenter. Arrangements are by the Hooker Whitcomb FuneralHome, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook,please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.MICHEL SYLVAIN DUPUIS, of Barre Town,Vermont, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022, surroundedby his family, at the home of his brother,Serge Dupuis, where he had resided sinceecember 201. Michel was born ov. 1,12, in ranby, uebec, to ndre and Madelineupuis umas. e is survived by hisbrothers, and many nieces and nephews. Michel attended specialeducation programs in Randolph, Vermont, and participatedin Special lympics bowling and cross-country skiingwere his favorite events. Michel brought so much oy to hisfamily, he loved to dance and listen to music, as well as offeringup big hugs and kisses whenever he met someone. e wasa huge fan of scary movies and would watch them for hours.e loved alloween and every year, he would dress up asDracula. A celebration of life to honor Michel will be heldlater at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, memorialcontributions may be made in memory of Michel Dupuisto arre Elks, P.. o 2, arre, T 01, for benefitof Silver Towers Camp or Central ermont ome ealth ospice, 00 ranger Road, arre, T 01. Please visitawrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.SANDRA GILLANDER LUNDE, 79, passedaway Dec. 21, 2021. She was the oldest child ofallace and Mae sterberg illander. She wasborn on Sept. 30, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut.She moved with her parents to Montpelier,Vermont, in 1947. She graduated from MontpelierHigh School in 1960. She then attended theniversity of Connecticut and graduated with a bachelor’s inPhysical Therapy in 1. Sandi married Richard liver undeon pril 1, 1, in Montpelier, ermont. She was an avidcollector of antiques and collectibles. Her collections includedegg cups, spooners and ruby and forest green depression glass.Sandi was an accordion player and enjoyed playing cards withher friends and family. Sandi is survived by her husband, children,grandchildren, and etended family. In lieu of flowers,memorials may be given to St. laf utheran Church in evilsLake, North Dakota. Sandra is in the care of the Gilbertsonuneral ome, evils ake, orth akota, with funeral servicespending for Saturday, May 1, 2022. Condolences maybe expressed at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com.PAUL A. MASCITTI, 78, of VermontRoute 14, passed away on Friday,Dec. 31, 2021, at his home. Born on Aug.21, 1943, in Barre City, he was the son of PaulIdeale and lanche lora Phillips Mascitti. eattended St. Monica Catholic School and graduatedfrom Marian High School in 1961. Followinggraduation, he enlisted in the .S. avy. n Sept. 2,1964, he married Louise Fortier in the St. Monica CatholicChurch. Paul was a past member of the Canadian Club ofarre and the eague of ermont riters. Survivors includehis children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. TheMass of Christian Burial to honor and celebrate his life will beheld on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at 1 p.m. in the St. Augustine’sCatholic Church, 16 Barre St., Montpelier, Vermont.There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributionsmay be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society,P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601. Arrangements are byHooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. Fora memorial guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.LORRAINE NEWTON, 91, a Barre City resident,went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,Jan. 1, 2022, at the Central Vermont MedicalCenter in Berlin, with her family at herbedside. orn on ov. 1, 10, in arre City,she was the daughter of ngela rchambaultand Aimee Beaudoin Jr. Lorraine worked atSprague Electric in Barre until she married Vernon Newton Jr.on ct. 27, 1, in the St. Sylvester Catholic Church in ebsterville.In her spare time, she enoyed doing word search andwalking both outside and on her treadmill. She was devoted toher family and loved spending time with her grandchildrenand great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children,brother, grandchildren and etended family. The service tohonor and celebrate her life was held on Saturday, Jan. 8,2022, at 11:30 a.m. in the Bible Baptist Church, 68 Vine St.,Berlin. Arrangements are by the Hooker Whitcomb FuneralHome, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook,please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to the Central VermontHome Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT05641.ROBERT RICHARD O’DONNELL, 83, formerlyof reedom rive, passed away on ec.27, 2021, with his loving family by his side.Bob’s smile and laugh could light up a room,and he charmed everyone he met. ob was bornin Springfield, Massachusetts, on ug. 1, 1,to Patrick and nna ’Shea ’onnell. istwin brother, Raymond, was his closest friend and his comradein all things, from daring each other to hop trains downtownto tricking the nuns in school by switching places. Bobmet the love of his life in high school and married nne rownin 12. Survivors include his best friend and twin brother,Ray, children, grandchildren and extended family. The familyis concerned about asking people to travel and gather duringthe COVID pandemic, so they plan to hold a celebration ofBob’s life in the summer of 2022. At that time, Bob will beinterred with his dear nnie in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made in memory of Bob to the Good Samaritanaven, P.. o 110, arre, T 01. Those wishingto express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.TAMSEN “TAMMY” MARTIN WILLEY, 64, died Sunday,Jan. 2, 2022, at the niversity of ermont Medical Centerin Burlington. A full obituary will be published at a later date.
Spice on Snow Virtual Music Festival Jan. 29thThe Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture presents‘Spice on Snow’, an online winter music festival!Typically, the Spice on Snow annual winter music festivalis a four-day celebration of roots and folk music in downtownMontpelier, Vermont. The festival features outstandingCajun and old-time musicians from Louisiana and SouthernAppalachia, together with premier touring folk musicians andregional performers. There are concerts, dances, workshops,family events, jam sessions and free performances city-wide.This year, the Summit School board of directors and Spiceon Snow festival committee have decided to move the festivalto an online platform with a limited schedule, with the anticipationof a follow-up live concert with the festival headlinersthis summer.The online version of Spice on Snow will include performancesby Vermont-based puppet theater group ModernTimes Theater, Worcester area banjoist and songwriter FernMaddie, the Young Tradition Vermont Youth Commission Ensemble,and the southern VT based old-time band the SlideGrinders. Each group will perform from their own home orstudio, and the Summit School will stream the performancesonline on our Facebook page and website. The Slide Grinderswill also be offering instrumental workshops for intermediatemusicians. The updated schedule is posted on SummitSchool’s website.The Summit School is looking forward to presenting ourtwo scheduled headliners for Spice on Snow 2022 at a summerconcert in Hubbard Park, in Montpelier, Vermont. JakeBlount, multi-instrumentalist, and old-time music expert froma place to connect, inspire and learn28 N Main St., Waterbury, VT 05676(802) 244-7036Songs and Stories fromSouthern AppalachiaThe southern Appalachian music tradition was brought tothe United States by Scots-Irish immigrants in the 18th century,many who settled in the North Carolina piedmont andmountains. The group was poor and isolated both culturallyand geographically, and yet their strong musical traditionssurvived undisturbed for more than 150 years.Tuesday evening, January 18th at 6:30 PM in the WaterburyLibrary’s SAL room join Steve Lotspeich on guitar and banjoand Kyle Creason as they share stories and songs from thesouthern Appalachian mountains, and meet artists and collectorsof that music such as Doc Watson and Pete Seeger. Theprogram will feature Watson, along with Bascom Lunsfordand Samantha Bumgarner, who were three of the most importantfigures in developing and popularizing the southernAppalachian music tradition.Digital Tools for TravelersIn the Time of CovidMany countries are beginning to require travelers to providemandatory information before you can enter their countryby using digital tools like smart phone apps. These appsallow your information to process quickly and be transmittedMSAC Pauses In-person gatheringsthrough 1/17, adds toCOVID responseOn January 3rd, staff made thedecision to pause all in-persongatherings at 58 Barre Street(including groups and classes)until the week of January 17,when we hope post-holidayCOVID-19 cases have been identifiedand safety risks may belower. The City helped us purchasekn95 masks for staff use toensure more safety for staff andmembers when they come visit,as well other safety equipment/supplies.Senior Center’s new drinking water fountains are green,up and running!MSAC now has two modern, ADA accessible drinkingwater fountains for use by the public. One is near the 1st floorMSAC library in the lobby, and the other is near the elevatoron the 2nd floor. You can step up with your water bottle andhold it underneath, saving countless disposable cups and dishwasherruns in MSAC’s future. Thanks to the State of VTBuilding & General Services Facility Grant program for coveringpart of the cost, and to plumber Johnny Cloutier ofBOLT Electric for pro-bono install support!AARP Tax-Aide Clinic Appointment Sign-ups Start Jan. 14January 14, MSAC staff will begin scheduling appointmentsto start in February and continue through mid-April.Our schedule and protocols are still in the works. Appointmentslots are reserved by calling 223-2518. Many of you know• • •• • •the Washington D.C. area, will be joined by Nadine Landryand Sammy Lind. Nadine and Sammy are best known fortheir work with Foghorn Stringband, and as a duo play a varietyof musical styles from Cajun to old-time to Quebecois.Though the decision to move this year’s winter festivalonline wasn’t easy, the festival organizers felt strongly aboutprotecting the community and not hosting an in-person eventthat could draw large crowds. Despite the Summit School’sbest efforts to maintain a safe environment amidst the Covidspike, the risks of community spread seemed too high to goforward with the original in-person plan.The Spice on Snow events are funded in part by a grantaward from Montpelier Alive, with funds from the MontpelierDowntown Improvement District. The festival is alsofunded by many area businesses and foundations, includingThreepenny Taproom, Barr Hill, Young Tradition Vermont,rb Technologies, the Skinny Pancake, the Hunger MountainCoop, the Turrell Fund, National Life, and Community NationalBank. To learn more about the festival, buy tickets, andto see a full list of the 2022 sponsors, please visit our website:www.summit-school.org.The Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture is anon-profit organiation located in Montpelier, ermont. TheSummit School hosts ongoing classes, workshops, and concertsyear-round. Summit School’s main events include Spiceon Snow, ongoing group music classes for teens and adults,and Trad Camp for Kids.January 29th, www.summit-school.org, for tickets and info.to the relevant authorities, which is essential for travel duringa pandemic. This, in theory, should allow for faster bordercrossing and limit contact. But perhaps you aren’t skilled atusing smart phone apps or maybe you don’t own a smartphone. How do you navigate travel in this time of Covid?Kyle Creason, the Waterbury Public Library’s TechnicalLibrarian is offering up a class on “Digital Tools for Travelersin the time of Covid”, Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30 PM in theWaterbury Library’s SAL room. Participants will get a chanceto use the ArriveCAN app to go through the process of registeringto enter Canada. You’ll also have an opportunity to lookat other apps and discuss what to do if you don’t own a smartphone. There will also be opportunity to share your personalexperience of travel using any of these apps.Kyle welcomes questions and concerns. For more informationcontact him at kyle@waterburypubliclibrary.com.Supporting Positive EmotionalGrowth In ChildrenA child’s first relationships are crucial. Securely attachedchildren benefit from a host of advantages including beingmore accommodating with adults, getting into fewer fights aspreschoolers and grade-schoolers, and undergoing greaterintellectual development through the early childhood years.Join Scott Noyes of “Empowering Programs” on Thursday,January 27th at 6:30 PM in the Sal Room of the WaterburyPublic Library to find out how we can help children developthese skills.For more information contact Cynthia Ryle at cynthia@waterburypubliclibrary.com.exactly what you’ll need, but we will mail or email you handoutswith this information, along with the required Intake andInterview Forms which you can fill out ahead of time insofaras possible.January 2021 Active Times Newsletter: Join us for a freshstart in 2022!To view the full 12-page newsletter, visit https://www.montpelier-vt.org/304/Newsletter. Inside, check out newsabout Winter program opportunities, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Clinic returning and recruiting volunteers, Director’sTeas and other special events, profiles of staff and volunteers,community announcements andmuch more! Join us for a freshstart in 2022!Final push to sign up for Winteradult/teen Classes startingnow!MSAC has dozens of weeklyclasses in store this winter, online,in-person and hybrid, in Arts,Humanities and Movement, plusmany drop-in groups. Registrationmaterials are online and atMSAC. Visit www.montpelier-vt.org/msacclasses, stop by MSACor call 223-2518 to learn more orget help to register!As of January 5, lots of space remained in: Writing onTuesdays with Maggie, Chinese Calligraphy with Ellie,White Tiger Qigong with Ellie, Financial Workshop withEdward Jones, Advanced Beginner Guitar with Tom,Movement for Parkinson’s with Mary Chris, Chair Yoga withRagan, Yoga for Osteo with Ragan, Food as Medicine withLisa, Somatic Movement with Amy, Moving into Stillnesswith Sarah and Tai Chi for Fall Prevention with Ellie.Stay Informed about MSAC:Visit https://www.montpelier-vt.org/304/Newsletter toread our full monthly newsletter, typically 12 pages of greatcontent. To subscribe to our free weekly e-letter, emailmsac@montpelier-vt.org. Regularly updated announcementsand events are available at: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/1128/Special-Events. Click on links at left. 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