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Thanks from family of Joyce Scott

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 — Issue 387

We, the family of Joyce Scott, extend our sincere appreciation to our friends, family, and co-workers for their expressions of sympathy.

We are forever grateful for the many cards, notes of remembrance, food and donations to her charities: Rescue Inc., Putney Cares, and Kurn Hattin Homes.

We also thank Grace Cottage Hospital, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Dr. Elizabeth McLarney, Vernon Hall, and Rescue Inc. for the wonderful care she received.

Thanks also to Mike Atamaniuk and staff, Father Fred McLaughlin for the beautiful Mass, Dummerston Center Grange, and the many others who assisted with services.

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