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Erik A. Halvorsen
BENNINGTON — CW4 Erik A. Halvorsen, 40, a member of the Aviation Regiment of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army, died in combat on April 2, 2003. A Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the rank of chief warrant officer, he was one of six soldiers aboard the aircraft, all of whom died in the crash of the helicopter near Karbala in Iraq.
He was born in Bennington Feb. 22, 1963, the son of Halvor A. and Dorothy (Robidoux) Halvorsen. He graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School in 1981.
He graduated from the University of Hartford in 1986 with a bachelor of science degree in electronic engineering technology.
CW4 Halvorsen completed helicopter flight school at Fort Rucker, Ala., in 1987, and was assigned to Korea. On his return, he was assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Devens, Mass. After serving in the first Gulf War in 1991, he was assigned to Fort Rucker as a UH-60 Black Hawk instructor pilot and flight leader. Later he completed a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and served a second time in Korea.
In 1995, CW4 Halvorsen became a commissioned officer in the Army’s Medical Service Corps and was assigned to the 498th Forward Support Battalion as a Medevac section leader. In 1998, he left the Army for a short time to pursue a civilian career in aviation, but in June 2000 he returned to active duty as a warrant officer and was assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. He deployed with the 3rd Division in January to Kuwait and was with the division when it entered combat in Iraq late last month.
He is survived by his mother of Bennington; his father of Richmond, Maine; three sisters, Karen Loebe of Petaluma, Calif., Ingrid Halvorsen of Delmar, N.Y., and Brenda Halvorsen of Lake Worth, Fla.; his maternal grandmother, Antonia Robidoux of Bennington; and four nephews.
The funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Bennington with the Rev. Mary Lee-Clark, pastor, officiating. Burial will full military honors will follow at Park Lawn cemetery in Bennington. Following the burial, a reception will take place in Webster Hall at the Second Congregational Church.
Friends may call at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Erik A. Halvorsen Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be used to aid deserving future graduates of Mount Anthony Union High School. Contributions may be sent in care of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957, Bennington, 05201.
Margaret M. Dumas
RANDOLPH — Margaret Mayo Dumas, 76, a former resident of Stowe, died April 12, 2003, at her son’s home in Randolph.
She was born Feb. 17, 1927, in Waterbury, the daughter of Richard and Minnie (Brown) Herbert.
She graduated from Waterbury High School.
She worked at Colby and Ayward Nursing Home in Colbyville for many years, and later at Waterbury State Hospital as a psychiatric technology aide.
She enjoyed reading, crochet and playing cards.
Survivors include a son, John Joy of Randolph; a sister, Mary Austin of Reading, Maine; and two former husbands, Maynard Joy of Waterbury and Peter Dumas of Stowe.
Private services will be held at a later date.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice at Lamoille Home-Hospice, 45 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, 05661, or Visiting Nurse Alliance, 35 South Main Street, Randolph, 05060.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
Elizabeth B. Dow
SOUTH ROYALTON — Elizabeth B. “Betty” Dow, 74, died April 13, 2003, at Genesis Eldercare in Lebanon, N.H.
She was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Bethel, the daughter of Gladys (Barnes) and Gerald Bowen Sr.
She attended Bethel and Randolph schools.
She married
Stewart Dow on March 1, 1947, in South Royalton. He died in 1977.
Mrs. Dow worked at G.W. Plastics in Bethel for four years and with the hot lunch program at South Royalton High School for several years.
She was a member of the Rising Sun Lodge OES 7 in South Royalton and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2571 Auxiliary in White River Junction. In earlier years she had been a member of the South Royalton PTA and a den mother for the South Royalton Cub Scouts. She also did child care for many area families over the years.
She enjoyed crafts, puzzles, and spending time on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph Dow of West Braintree and David Dow of Enfield, N.H.; five daughters, Marilyn Knight of Maynard, Mass., Doreen Holmes of Sharon, Deborah Dow of Mount Holly, N.C., Jacqueline Hackett of Randolph Center and Charlene Ricker of White River Junction; a sister, Shirley Lewis of Fairlee; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a brother, Gerald Bowen Jr.; and a granddaughter.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the United Church of South Royalton with the Rev. James Proctor officiating. Friends are invited for fellowship and refreshments at the Royalton Academy building in Royalton following the service. A private family burial will be held in Havens cemetery in South Royalton.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Royalton Rescue Squad, in care of Corinne Ingraham, 52 Roberts Road, South Royalton, 05068, or Genesis Eldercare Resident Council, 24 Old Etna Road, Lebanon, N.H., 03766.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home in Chelsea.
Bertha E. Butterfield
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Bertha E. Butterfield, 80, died April 13, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.
She was born Dec. 3, 1922, in Hartford, the son of Ernest and Marie (Silva) Stetson.
She attended school in Hartford.
She was married
to Morris Wood and later Maxwell Colby before being married
to Bernard Butterfield in 1972.
Mrs. Butterfield worked as a housekeeper for several people in the Upper Valley.
She collected stuffed animals and enjoyed fishing when she was young.
Survivors include her husband of White River Junction; two stepsons, Leslie Butterfield of Bethel and Laurence Butterfield of Braintree; a stepdaughter, Judy White of Randolph; a brother, Charles Stetson of West Hartford; two sisters, Mary O’Brien of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., and Marian Benisch of Las Vegas, Nev.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Maplewood cemetery in Stockbridge.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction.
Velma M. Dashner
SPRINGFIELD — Velma M. Dashner, 94, died April 12, 2003, at Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born March 18, 1909, in Newport, N.H., the daughter of Deloy and Elizabeth (Hitchcock) Ladeau.
She graduated from Manchester High School in 1928 and Hesser Business College.
She married
Raymond Dashner in 1933 in Manchester, N.H. He died in 1995.
Mrs. Dashner worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. in Manchester, N.H., for two years, and later at Furman’s Department Store in Springfield for several years.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield and the Altar Society at St. Mary’s. She was active with the Springfield Senior Center and volunteered at the Springfield Hospital Coffee Shop.
She enjoyed knitting, reading and cooking.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Riopelle of Springfield and Sandra Barker of Williams Bay, Wis.; a granddaughter, four grandsons, three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter in 1968.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 26, at 12:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield with the Rev. Peter Williams, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s cemetery in Springfield.
Friends may call Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Vermont, 366 River St., Springfield, 05156.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel.
Roger G. Goodeve
WINDHAM — Roger G. Goodeve, 81, died April 14, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Adams & Kenney Funeral Homes in Chester.
Fritz P. Ludwig
SHAFTSBURY — Fritz P. Ludwig, 83, died April 14, 2003, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
He was born April 3, 1920, in Germany, the son of Oscar and Emma (Hankae) Ludwig.
He received his education in Germany.
He married
Martha Kittel on June 24, 1941, in Germany.
Mr. Ludwig moved to Shaftsbury in 1951 where he owned and operated the Propagation Peace Orchard and dairy farm until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife of Shaftsbury; two sons, Wolfgang Ludwig and Fritz Ludwig, both of Shaftsbury; a sister, Freida Knich of Germany; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a grandson in 1977.
The funeral service will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in Center Shaftsbury cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bennington Area Home Health or the Shaftsbury Fire Department, through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home.
Donald H. Mears
BENNINGTON — Donald H. Mears, 78, died April 13, 2003, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
He was born June 15, 1924, in Manchester, the son of Ernest Mears and Jennie (Kent) Mears Bushee.
He received his education in the Manchester schools.
He married
Anna Sweet on Oct. 23, 1943, in Bennington.
Mr. Mears worked at Bijur Lubricating Co. for many years, retiring in 1987.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II.
He was a longtime member of the Bennington County Sheriff’s Department, a member of the Auxiliary Vermont State Police and American Legion Post 13 in Bennington. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1233.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and playing guitar.
Survivors include his wife of Bennington; two daughters, Marie Maynard and Helen Hilchey, both of Bennington; three sons, Donald Mears Sr. and James Mears Sr., both of Bennington and Roger Mears Sr. of Cambridge, N.Y.; four sisters, Mildred Caron, Helen Judge, Edna Ranzona and Agnes Mears, all of Bennington; 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a son, Stephen Mears; two brothers, Bernard Mears and Lewis Mears; a sister, Elizabeth Mears; and a grandson.
The funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bennington with the Rev. Arthur Kingdon, rector, officiating. Burial will take place in Hinsdillville cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home.
All members of the following organizations are asked to meet at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home Wednesday to pay their respects to the family: Bennington County Sheriff’s Department at 7:15 p.m.; American Legion Post 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center, through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, 05201.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home.
