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JUSTINE MARIE SMITH
ST. ALBANS -- Justine Marie Smith, 89, passed away early Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, in the Northwestern Medical Center. She was born Nov. 22, 1913, in South Franklin the daughter of the late Carmi and Elmina (Valley) Lawyer.
Survivors include her sons, Terrance H. Smith and Kevin J. Smith of Swanton; a daughter, Fern Marie Smith of Swanton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edward J. Spenard, D.C., her second husband, Merald Smith, and infant son, Edward J. Spenard, Jr., two sisters and their husbands, Stella and Edward Underwood, Jr., and Ruby and James Bentivegna.
A private funeral service was held in the Heald Funeral Chapel for Justine's immediate family. The Reverend William Simmons, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment will be this spring in the family lot in East Franklin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to either Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478, or Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
Arrangements are by the Heald Funeral Home, 87 So. Main St., St. Albans.
MARGARET ANN "SISTER" DIXON
BURLINGTON/ST. ALBANS -- Margaret Ann Dixon, 73, passed away on Saturday evening, Jan. 18, 2003, in the Birchwood Terrace Healthcare following a long illness. She was born in Burlington, April 12, 1929, the daughter of the late Clark and Bertha (Blake) Dixon.
Sister was a 1947 graduate of Bellows Free Academy where she was an All-State Basketball player. She was employed for many years as a secretary for the Central Vermont Railway and then as a staff assistant at I.B.M.
Survivors include her brother, Gerald Dixon and his wife, Jeannette of Fort Myers, Fla.; two nieces, Suanne Beyda of Washington D.C. and Jennifer Dixon of Weston, Va.; several cousins, including Art Heald and Patty Earle, both of St. Albans, and a special cousin, David Vincent of St. Albans and Melbourne Beach, Fla., who cared for her needs since her illness.
Funeral services will be announced later this spring. Interment will be in the St. Albans Bay Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans.
MILDRED AMELIA "MIN" BROW
SWANTON -- Mildred "Min" Brow, 89, a lifelong Swanton resident, died late Monday morning, Jan. 20, 2003, in the Haven Health Center in St. Albans Town.
"Min" was born in Swanton, March 18, 1913, the daughter of the late Howard and Sadie (Robinson) Greenia. She attended schools in Swanton and was married to Clarence Brow who predeceased her in 1973.
In earlier years she owned and operated a grocery store on Merchants Row in Swanton Village. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Charles DaPrato Post 778, Ladies Auxiliary in Swanton and the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1, Ladies Auxiliary of St. Albans. She was a lifelong parishioner of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
"Min" leaves five grandchildren and their spouses, Lance, Donna, Robin, Robert and Paul all of Long Island, N.Y.; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva and Ruth; and many nieces and nephews, including Judy and Rene Rocheleau of Highgate Center who were so devoted to her.
She was predeceased by her son, Robert Pearo on, Sept. 21, 1998.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at 12 noon from the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Father John J. Meagher, SSE pastor of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton and St. Louis Roman Catholic Parish in Highgate Center will officiate. Interment will follow in the family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home prior to the service on Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to noon.
BRUCE IVAN PARADEE
GRAND ISLE - Bruce Ivan Paradee, 62, passed away at his home on Simms Point Road in Grand Isle Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003. Bruce was born in Burlington on July 6, 1940, the son of Amelia F. Paradee.
At the age of 12, Bruce went to live with his uncle on Simms Point, and started his career as a dairy farmer. He spent his entire life farming on the land that he loved, Ridge Crest Farm in Grand Isle. He graduated from Milton High School and attended the University of Vermont.
On Sept. 7, 1959, he married his school friend and sweetheart, Linda Lombard in Milton. It was at this time that Bruce purchased his first piece of property. He called it, "The Flat Across the Road, " from the home farm. His ashes will be spread on this farmland, on the land that he worked and loved.
At the age of 25, he developed diabetes. Trying to balance the stressful life of a hard working dairy farmer with the challenge of being a brittle diabetic was something he struggled with every day for the rest of his life. Many times he did not expect to see his children grow up, so it was with great pride that he watched his four daughters and one son grow into hard working, successful adults. He welcomed each of his 13 grandchildren into his life, and was often seen with a toddler on each knee, looking at tractor books.
He was a 40 year member of the Isle of Patmos Masonic Lodge of South Hero and served on the Board of Fire District 4, as well as a former member of the Grand Isle School Board.
Bruce leaves his wife of 43 years, Linda, of Grand Isle; and his five children and their spouses, Penny and Michael Howrigan of Fairfield, Tracy Paradee and Peter Riegelman, Andrew and Ellen Paradee, Janelle and Scott Crady, and Amy and Corey Jewell, all of Grand Isle; Bruce's 13 grandchildren, who lovingly called him "Bobo, " Brooke and Ryan Lang, Ryley and Timothy Howrigan, Emerson, Austen, Brennan and Oliver Paradee, Sydney, Sullivan and Coleman Crady, and Jordan and Reagan Jewell.
He also leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Robert Davison of Stowe; and two cousins that he grew up with, Thomas and Howard Parizo; his sister-in-law, Ann Rowley and her husband, John, of Milton; and brother-in-law, Robert Lombard and his wife, Mary Lou, also of Milton; as well as several nieces and nephews. He also leaves a half-brother, Harold Newton, of Georgia, with whom Bruce enjoyed many family visits in recent years.
Bruce's family would especially like to recognize the great people who work with the Grand Isle and South Hero Rescue Squads, and thank them sincerely for the many times that they quickly responded to Bruce's needs. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in Bruce's memory to Grand Isle Rescue, P.O. Box 79, Grand Isle, Vt. 05458, or South Hero Rescue, P.O. Box 365, South Hero, Vt. 054680365, or The American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, Vt. 05446.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. in the Grand Isle Methodist Church with a reception immediately following at the Paradee home in Grand Isle.
Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home of Milton.
TERENCE CORNING
SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- Terence Corning, a US Army lieutenant colonel who served from 1954 until 1982, died Nov. 14, at his home in Springfield, Va.
He was born in Troy, N.Y., the son of the late Paul M. and Mary Mildred (Clark) Corning. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Mary's, St. Albans, and a 1954 graduate of Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y.
LTC Corning began his army career as a field artillery officer serving with the 82nd Airborne Division from 1959 to 1961. Early in his career, he spent time in Germany and Ethiopia with the 11th Airborne Division and served in Lebanon as part of the 187th Battle Group.
In 1961, he transferred to military intelligence and received training to be a foreign area officer with a specialty in Southeast Asia. He graduated from the Thai language course at the Defense Language Institute and served as an U.S. Army Attaché in Bangkok, Thailand from 1963 to 1965 and 1968 to 1971.
His military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal and Bronze Star. He was also a Master Parachutist with more than 85 military jumps.
LTC Corning was a devoted husband, loving father and a loyal friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was known for his entertaining stories.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Barbara Corning; his son, Kevin Corning of Sao Paulo, Brazil; his daughter, Erin Fraser of Richmond, Va.; his sister, Joyce Corning of Williston; and four grandchildren.
Burial was at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
WILFRED J. "WILLY" BUSHEY
FAIRFAX -- Wilfred J. "Willy" Bushey, 61, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans following a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Wilfred was born in Burlington on June 15, 1941, the son of Wilburt and Cristina (Wilcox) Bushey.
He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army at the start of the Vietnam Conflict.
On May 23, 1981, he married Sandra Jones in Milton. They have lived on School Street in Fairfax for the past 20 years. Willy was employed at Milton Bradley for many years.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Sandra, Willy is survived by his son, John Bigelow and his wife, Eileen, of Fairfax; his daughters, Molly Bigelow and Carrie Bushey, both of Fairfax. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sarah and Patrick Bigelow, and Marshall Bushey; his special nieces, Tanya and April Bushey; his brother, Wilburt Bushey of Essex Junction; his sister, Joan Sintz and her husband, Sean, of Alburg; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Marshall Bigelow, in 1996, and a brother, Donald Bushey.
For those who wish, contributions in Willy's memory may be made to his family, c/o Sandra Bushey, P.O. Box 65, Fairfax, Vt. 05454.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. with a service to be held at 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Milton.
JUSTIN J. BUSHEY
WILLISTON - Justin J. Bushey, 16, of North Williston Road died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, following an automobile accident. Justin was born July 4, 1986, in Burlington, the beloved son of Dale and Kathryn Jacobs Bushey.
He was in his junior year at the Center for Technology in Essex, where he attended the Business Academy. He was past Master Councilor and currently a member of the International Order of DeMolay, Lafayette Chapter, Burlington. Justin loved baseball, football and snowboarding. He enjoyed woodworking and music. An avid music lover, he enjoyed all types of music and playing video games. He was very proficient with computers and was currently working toward Mouse Certification, an achievement award from the Microsoft Corporation presented to those who have an advanced understanding of Microsoft programming.
Justin enjoyed times spent with his grandparents and family and will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Kathy Bushey, and his sister, Amber, all of Williston; his grandparents, Grandfather Linwood Bushey of Essex, and Grandfather "Jido" Joseph and his Grandmother, "Sito" Barbara Jacobs, of Essex; his uncles and aunts, Virgil Bushey of Barton, Charles Bushey of Kissimmee, Fla., Judy and Richard Hosking of Essex, and Robin and Marc Plouffe of Essex, Scott Jacobs and fiancee Karen Moodie, of Williston, Stephen Jacobs and his wife, Donna, of Burlington, and Amy Hamlin of Essex; his cousins, Leslie, David and Donna, Candace, Remington, Jennifer and Ricky, Erica, Stephanie and Tony, Molly, Emma, Amanda, Heather, Michael, Matt, Anthony and Harley; and many extended family members.
He leaves behind a huge circle of friends, including close friends Jason, Derek and Gregg. Justin also leaves his special pet friends, Callie, Cuddles and Sammy. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Dorothy Bushey, in 1993, and great-grandmother, Myrtle Myers, in 2000.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m. in St. James Episcopal Church in Essex Junction, located on St. James Place off Route 2A through Champlain Valley Fairgrounds Gate F.
Burial will be in the spring in Deer View Cemetery on North Williston Road, Williston. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7, Milton.
Contributions in Justin's memory may be made to one of his favorite causes, the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Mass., c/o Larry Knapp, 241 Eagle Park Drive, Colchester, Vt. 05446.
THOMAS P. TABOR
SWANTON -- Thomas P. Tabor passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2003, at the Northwestern Medical Center, after a short illness, with family members by his side. He was born in Burlington, July 5, 1919, son of the late Arthur and Marie Tabor.
He attended Cathedral and Burlington High School. He married Kathryn Teague at St. Patrick's Church, Fairfield, Nov. 24, 1947. He was employed by The Delaware and Hudson Railroad for 40 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving four years in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; three daughters, Ellen and Dan Muske of Swanton, Catherine and Jim Logan of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Susan and Charles Farnum of Las Vegas, Nev.; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Lamoreaux of San Antonio, Fla., Norma Corbett of Zephyrhills, Fla.; one brother-in-law, Louis Pafundi of Fairfield; one sister-in-law Mary Teague of Clinton, Conn.; several nieces and nephews; one great-niece and two great-nephews, one great-great nephew. He was predeceased by a daughter, Teri; two brothers; and one sister.
Tommy's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Dr. Michael Corrigan and office staff and Home Health Care.
A Memorial Mass will be held in celebration of his life on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m., at St. Patrick's Church in Fairfield. There will be no calling hours.
Burial will be in the spring at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Fairfield.
