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WENDELL O. GODIN
ST. ALBANS -- Mr. Wendell O. Godin, age 83, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15, 2002, a day after being admitted to Holiday House Nursing Home. He was born in Enosburg Center on May 28, 1919, son of the late Joseph and Matilda Mae (Guyette) Godin. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and upon discharge he returned home to become employed for the Central Vermont Public Service. He was a lineman for the electric company for 36 years. Wendell retired in 1982. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1090, the American Legion Post 1 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 758.
On May 28, 1949, he married Eugenia D. Getty. She died Feb. 2, 1999.
Wendell is survived by his son, David W. Godin of Sheldon; his daughter, Rhea Godin of St. Albans Town; a grandson, Wendell J. Godin of Sheldon; a niece, whom he thought of as his daughter, Debbie Godin of St. Albans Town; and Eden and Debbie's daughters, he considered granddaughters, Elsie Godin and Kristine Godin, both of St. Albans Town; a brother and sister-in-law, Reginald and Mary Ann Godin of Milton; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Joyce Potter, Leona Godin; and brothers Hugh, Leo, Kenneth and Douglas Godin.
Wendell's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the Medical/Surgical Unit, and especially to Ann Simpson of the Northwestern Medical Center and the gracious hospitality extended them from the staff and personnel of Holiday House.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in the Godin family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery.
In keeping with Wendell's affection for animals, memorials may be made in his memory to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
RUTH DELIA TATRO
HIGHGATE CENTER -- Ruth Delia Tatro, 86, a longtime resident of Highgate Center passed away peacefully at her home Thursday morning, Aug. 15, 2002.
Ruth was born in St. Albans, Nov. 24, 1915, the daughter of the late Warren and Rilla (Wells) Lemnah. She attended schools in St. Albans and was married to J. Napoleon Boivin who predeceased her in 1962. She later married Oliver K. Tatro who died in 1985.
Prior to her retirement Ruth worked five years for Bristol Manufacturing, Grants Store for 13 years and three years for Woolworth's in St. Albans. She was a very devoted parishioner of St. Louis Roman Catholic Church.
She leaves two daughters, and sons-in-law, Joyce and Richard McDonald of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Connie and John Fontaine of Highgate Center; one son, Floyd Boivin and his wife Sandy of Daytona, Fla.; a step-daughter, Carolyn Cheney of White River Junction; two step-sons, Kenneth Tatro and his wife Merlene of Hillsboro, N.H., and James Tatro of Manchester, N.H. She also leaves one sister, Arlene Wrightman of Indian Head, Md.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Norman and Mable Lemnah of Silver Springs, Md. and Merrill and Margaret Lemnah of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters-in-law, Etta Lemnah of St. Albans, Carol Lemnah of Alney, Md., and Germaine Benoit of Las Vegas, Nevada; one step-daughter-in-law, Kay Tatro of Enfield, N.H.; 20 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth's family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the Franklin County Hospice Program, and a very special thank you to Ruth's caregivers, Dr. Michael Corrigan, Julie Brier, R.N., Loretta King, Elaine Reed, Marsha Brown, Virginia Hughes, Rhoda Neader for all of their love, care and support.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by a stepson, Tony Tatro, a step-son-in-law, Donald Cheney and four brothers, Robert Lemnah in 1928, Harold Lemnah in 1930, Clarence Lemnah in 1988 and Gordon Lemnah in 1995.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Aug. 19, 2002, at 9 a.m. from St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Lamkin Street, Highgate Center. Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE director of St. Anne's Shrine in Isle La Motte will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the Tatro family lot in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Sunday evening from 7 to 9.
Gifts in Ruth's memory may be made to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, P.O. Box 22, Swanton 05488.
JOHN P. "PAT" SHEA
WATERBURY, Conn. -- John P. "Pat" Shea, age 86, of 128 Lyman Rd., Wolcott, formerly of 12 Windsor St., Waterbury, died at Abbott Terrace Health Care after an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Helen (Goodridge) Shea.
Mr. Shea was born in Waterbury on June 4, 1916, son of the late John T. and Mary (Kennelly) Shea. He attended local schools and was retired from American Brass-French Small Tube Division where he had worked for over 25 years. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, where he also sang in the choir.
Mr. Shea was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a Committee member of Troop 11 Boy Scouts of America Bunker Hill Congregational Church, as well as Unit Commissioner. He was the recipient of the Scouter's Key Award and the Lord Baden Powell Award, which he received in 1990.
He was also a member of the Happy Timers Singing Group and the Happy Wanderers of Waterbury and the Cheshire Cats Square Dancers. He was also an avid fisherman and member of the Waterbury Deep Sea Fishing Club.
Mr. Shea leaves five sons, Richard T. Shea of Worcester, Mass., Robert V. Shea of Fairfax, John P. "Jack" Shea of Waterbury, George G. Shea of Beacon Falls, and William M. Shea of Waterbury; two daughters, Mrs. Laraine Cartier of Waterbury and Mrs. Ronanne Shea/Levandowski of Watertown. He also leaves 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Among his survivors is his longtime companion and dearest friend, Mary Maunsell. He was predeceased by his son, Philip A. Shea, who died in 1989.
Funeral services for Mr. Shea will be held on Monday, Aug. 19, 2002, at 9 a.m. at the Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home, 1581 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn., with a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Sacrament Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 4-7 p.m.
Charitable contribution in memory of Mr. Shea can be made to the Mattatuck Volunteers, P.O. Box 257, Plymouth, Conn., 06782, a local Boy Scout's affiliated group, whose mission is to preserve and enhance Camp Mattatuck.
MATTHEW CHARLES IVES
HIGHGATE -- Matthew Charles (Buddy) Ives, 15, of Highgate, suffered a senseless death on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, when the ATV he was riding struck a cable that was chained between two trees on a logging road in a corn field, across the street from his Lamkin Street home.
He was born at the Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington on May 21, 1987, and would have been a sophomore at Missisquoi Valley Union High School.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Ralph Germain on May 25, 1992, and Nancy Germain on Nov. 25, 1995.
He is survived by his parents, Danny and Anne (Germain) Ives, of Highgate Center. He also leaves behind "Sissy", Melissa Ives, his little sister. In addition, he leaves several aunts, uncles and two special aunts, Joanne Pinsonneault, of St. Albans, and Janice Audette, of Williston. He also leaves his paternal grandparents, Sylvia and Charles Ives, of Swanton; his dog, Poco, and cat, Sandy.
Matthew had many friends that he considered to be his "best friends" and could not choose between a certain five: Justin Pilbin, Kyle Choiniere, Mike Fontaine, Adam Hoague and Josh Cross. The boys grew up together and, through the years, proved to be inseparable. A unique bond of six boys helping one another grow and just enjoyed spending carefree time together. Matt loved sports from an early age and participated in the following activities: golfing, baseball, fishing, basketball, snowboarding, soccer, hunting, BMX bike riding, hanging out with Dad, special times with Mom to talk and share dreams and disappointments, after everyone else had gone to bed.
He was an avid collector of CDs, baseball and hockey cards, showcase knives and held onto popular toys from childhood that he believed would be collector's items some day. Matthew had recently achieved his learner's permit and was proud of this accomplishment.
At a young age, Matt learned a lesson that some adults never learn. He had to work hard in life to get what he wanted. For the past two summers, he worked two jobs -- most recently at McDonald's and Highgate Elementary School -- to achieve the high goals he set for himself, including buying the 2003 Suzuki Z400 ATV.
He was a level-headed "little man" whose maturity exceeded his years and took safety precautions with whatever he did, earning the respect and trust from his parents that he deserved.
Matt was proud of his new den and all of his sporting awards and trophies that he meticulously displayed on the fireplace mantle for all to see.
Matt appreciated and took care of everything he had and did not take anything for granted. He cherished each day and looked forward to each tomorrow.
His sense of humor touched all around him, Matt had a way of making you laugh when you least expected it. He was a quiet, gentle and loving presence with a charming smile that won over everyone's heart.
Matt was an outstanding role model and was admired by his younger cousins, especially 7-year-old Kyle Conner, who wants to grow up to be like Matt.
Matt will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends. If we had a few more Matt Iveses, the world would be a much better place, for those who know him are truly blessed.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Interment will follow in the Ives' family lot in St. Louis Cemetery, Highgate Center. Friends may call at Kidder Memorial Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002.
Gifts in Matt's memory may be made to his parents, Danny and Anne Ives, P.O. Box 93, 1393 Lamkin St., Highgate Center, Vt. 05459.
BURTON W. "BUD" JOHNSON
HIGHGATE SPRINGS -- Burton "Bud" Johnson, 78, of Highgate Springs died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Springfield, Mass., he was the husband of the late Marilyn C. Johnson. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and retired owner of Northeast Metal Products in Westfield, Mass. and later retired from the Vermont State Welcome Center. He attended Community Baptist Church in Montgomery Center.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Len Jarvis of Simpsonville, SC., son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Becky Johnson of Highgate Springs; granddaughter, Julie Dowling of Manhattan; three grandsons, Casey Dowling and Brian Jarvis both of Simpsonville, S.C. and Hayes Johnson of Highgate Springs. In addition, he leaves behind five nephews, one niece and two sisters-in-law.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at 1 p.m. from Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton with interment following in Riverside Cemetery. The Reverend Donavee Copenhaver, pastor of the Missisquoi River Charge of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Following the services all are invited to a luncheon reception at the fellowship hall of the Swanton Memorial United Methodist Church, Grand Avenue, Swanton.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be sent to help with the medical expenses of Jill Chaffee-Pidgeon, 2921 Carter Hill Road, Swanton, Vt. 05488.
ALBERT C. BROMLEY
MILTON -- Albert C. Bromley, 79, died late Friday evening, Aug. 9, 2002, at the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester, following a short illness.
Albert was born in Muskegon, Mich. on April 6, 1923, the son of Herbert and Lillian (Nelson) Bromley. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army. Mr. Bromley was married to A. Lauretta Doody.
Al was employed by the University of Vermont, retiring in 1963. He was also a member of the DAV in Burlington.
He is survived by his son, Bruce Bromley and his wife Rebecca of Milton; by his grandchildren Dawn Marie Beldon and her husband Jeff, and Craig Allen Bromley, all of Milton; and by his great-grandson, Justin James Beldon. He was predeceased by his wife, Lauretta, on March 5, 1999; and by a brother, Russell Firch.
A funeral service was held today, Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton with the Reverend Kim Ransom officiating. Burial followed in the Milton Village Cemetery.
Contributions in Al's memory may be made to the DAV, Chapter 5, Col. Donald G. Cook Chapter, P. O. Box 26, Burlington, Vt. 05402. Visiting hours were held Sunday evening, Aug. 11, 2002, from 7-9 in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
ANNE "NAN" CARTER
SHELBURNE -- Anne "Nan" Carter, 89, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at Wake Robin, her home since 1993, in Shelburne.
Anne was born on Jan. 1, 1913, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Dr. Nelson Gorham and Ethel (Clinton) Russell. She was a graduate of the Franklin School in Buffalo and Sweet Briar College, Class of 1934. She was married to James McAdam Carter in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 14, 1936.
An avid sportswoman, she taught skiing at Glenwood Acres and Kissing Bridge Ski Areas for 25 years, therapeutic horseback riding and adaptive winter sports at her Clarksburg home in Eden, N.Y. She enjoyed swimming, tennis, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, camping, golf and, in earlier years, horseback riding, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball and baseball.
She was also an active volunteer in schools, was a member of the Bluestocking Women's Club of Buffalo, and served on several boards, including the Western New York Association for the Blind, Red Jacket Ski Club and the Clarksburg Country Club.
For her many activities, she was recognized by the Mayor Frank A. Sedita Good Neighbor Award, the Tonawanda Youth Service Award, The Western New York Association for the Blind Award, and the Visually Impaired Student and Teachers of the Buffalo School System Award.
Anne is survived by her six children, James Russell Carter and his wife Lois of Wilson, N.Y., Robert McAdam Carter and his wife Laurie of San Carlos, Calif., William Spencer Carter and his wife Lael of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Sarah Furman Carter of Windsor, David Clinton Carter and his wife Barbara of South Hero, Anne Christine Carter and her husband Eugene Troia of East Montpelier; 11 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two nephews and a niece, their five children, and a grandnephew.
She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, James McAdam Carter and two brothers, Dr. Nelson Gorham Russell Jr. and Clinton Russell.
A Circle of Remembrance will be held at Wake Robin in Sheburne at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's Church in Orchard Park, N.Y. at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Hegeman Ave., Colchester, Vt. 05446, or to the Good News Garage, c/o Ascension Lutheran Church, 95 Allen Road, South Burlington, Vt. 05403.
Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
