College news
• Kim Amidon of Vernon, Nicholas Douglass of Saxtons River, Venus Fu of Brattleboro, and Abigail Sargent of Dummerston were all named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.
• The following local students at Northern Vermont University honored for academic excellence in the fall 2022 semester: Gregory Fitzgerald of Brattleboro, and Tysea Kurjiaka and Eva Paré of Londonderry were named to the President's List, while Samantha Martin and Fiona Perez Razzaque of Brattleboro and Lauren Shott of Stratton were named to the Dean's List.
• Emeline Stewart of Wilmington was named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Fairfield (Conn.) University.
• Hana Kusumi of South Londonderry, a senior majoring in government and philosophy, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.
• Eli Leclaire of Brattleboro, Travis Meggiolaro of Dummerston, and Niko Huber of South Londonderry were all named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology.
• Carly Gallivan of West Dover and Katie Jarvis-Stores of Putney, both members of the Class of 2026, were named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Emerson College in Boston.
• Elise Vinton of Guilford earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University's Leavitt School of Health.
• Luke Williams of Guilford has made the Dean's List at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for the fall 2022 semester.
• Amy Moore of Brattleboro, Andrew Clark of East Dummerston, Joshua Martyn of Vernon, Hyim Savel of Westminster West, and Elijah Boucher of Newfane were all named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Vermont Technical College.
• The following local students were named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts: Lydia Hazzard-Leal and Liam R.S. Kennedy of Brattleboro, Julianne L. Liebow of Townshend, and Max H. Spicer of Williamsville received first honors, while Abbe K. Cravinho of Bellows Falls, Freddie G. Learey of Brattleboro, Tori D. MacKay of South Newfane, Billie E. McCarthy and Lucy M. Szpila of Brattleboro received second honors.
• Charlotte Croft of West Dover and Addison Kujovsky of South Londonderry were named the fall 2022 Dean's List at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
• Elijah Cooper of Brattleboro was named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Obituaries
• Thelma Latchis “Terry” Carvelas, 92, formerly of Brattleboro. Died on Feb. 25, 2023 in Park City, Utah. Terry was born on July 11, 1930, in Brattleboro to Spero D. and Koula Katsimanis Latchis. Terry's father and his three brothers - Peter, Emmanuel, and John - built the historic Latchis Memorial Theatre and Hotel in downtown Brattleboro in 1938 in dedication to their father, Demetrius P. Latchis, who immigrated to Brattleboro from Greece in 1901. Terry was raised in a close-knit Greek-American family and spent her childhood in Brattleboro, where she attended Brattleboro High School and was a member of the Ski Patrol at Hogback Ski Area. She is survived by her three younger brothers who include: James of Brattleboro, George of Burbank, California, and Kenneth Latchis, M.D of Bethesda, Maryland. Terry attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, where she graduated in 1952 with a B.A. in languages. In September 1952, Terry married James L. Carvelas, M.D. of Youngstown, Ohio (deceased) and, in 1960, they moved to Rye, NY where they lived for 34 years before moving to Park City in 1994. Terry devoted much of her young adult life to raising her five children and serving various church and community organizations. Terry and Jim were founding members of their church, The Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour in Rye, New York, which opened in 1961. Terry was a devout and valued member of the church's Ladies Philoptochos Society. She was very artistic and creative and loved knitting sweaters, shawls and hats and was also a prolific painter of oils and watercolors specializing in landscapes. Additionally, she was a high gourmet chef of Greek heritage dishes and pastries. Terry and her aunt and business partner, Sophia Lyras, formed Enchanted Cottage Creations, Inc., which from 1985 to 1998 sold various arts & crafts created by them and others. Terry had many long and enduring friendships over her lifespan and will be remembered for her intellect, sense of humor, and love of her family. She was an exemplary loving person and gentle darling and will be dearly missed by all for her kind nature, generosity, beauty, and humor. Terry is survived by her five children, Lou, Paul, Philip, Don and Ann Fullerton as well as her son-in-law, John Fullerton, daughter-in-law, Julia Carvelas (Phil's wife), and Terry's two grandchildren, Daniel and Ethan Carvelas. Memorial information: Graveside committal services will be held in the springtime in the Carvelas family lot in Morningside Cemetery in Brattleboro, where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, James and other relatives. To share a memory or send condolences to Terry's family, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Mary Ellen Coulombe, 93, of Brattleboro. Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Feb. 23, 2023 at Pine Heights nursing home. Mary was born in Keene, New Hampshire on Sept. 21, 1929, the daughter of Steven and Louise (Eagle) Packard. She grew up in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, attending public schools and graduated from Hinsdale High School with the class of 1947. Mary was a devoted homemaker whose life centered around her family. She enjoyed her home, tending to her flower gardens, and loved decorating for each approaching holiday, especially Christmas. Of her other hobbies and interests, she collected nutcrackers and dolls and liked to sew. Mary was known for her spirit of generosity and was a dedicated supporter of many charities. One of her favorites was Father Flannagan's Boys Town. She was a member of the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 Auxiliary and a life member of the VFW Carl M. Dessaint Post 1034 Auxiliary. She was also a lifelong Methodists. Her husband, Thomas Coulombe, died in 1988. Survivors include her seven children: sons James of Brattleboro, Wayne of Greenfield, Massachusetts, George of Halifax, and Thomas of Westminster; and daughters Mary Fisher Coulombe of Brattleboro, Rose Marie Smith of Putney, and Joann Coulombe of Newport, New Hampshire. Additionally, she leaves 21 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Lorraine Coulombe Wrobel and brothers Stephen, Philip, and Stanley Packard. Memorial information: A service in celebration of her life will be held at a future date and time to be announced. Mary will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in Christ Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send condolences, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Stephen L. James, 80, of Bellows Falls. Died peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Feb. 24, 2023. He was born on Sept. 28, 1942 at his grandmother's farmhouse in Walpole, New Hampshire, the son of Leon (Jarmacz) James and Frances Kilburn. He attended school in Walpole, graduating from Walpole High School in 1961. On June 5, 1965, he married Carol Barry of Bellows Falls, where they subsequently made a home. During his younger years, Steve worked at the A&P, then went to work for Mac McAuliffe. Steve and Carol bought the business from Mac in the 1960s, renaming it James Plumbing & Heating. They owned and operated this family business for 43 years before selling it to their son, Tony James. In addition to the plumbing and heating business, Steve and Carol owned and operated Speedy Steve's Laundromat in North Walpole for over 35 years. Steve was also an active member of the Bellows Falls Fire Department from the early 1970s until 1982 when he suffered a heart attack during the Cray block fire in downtown Bellows Falls. Steve is known for his heroism when on Dec. 29, 1981, he rescued a woman during the Star Hotel fire in Bellows Falls. When Steve wasn't working, he enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren, their friends, and many nieces and nephews fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, and mushroom and apple picking. Steve proudly fed his family and neighbors with his bountiful annual garden. He enjoyed planting a variety of vegetables and beautiful flowers. He taught many kids to ski when he helped out in the local school ski program. Even though Steve always seemed busy, he took time to support and help his kids and those throughout the community. Steve also took great pride in his home on Atkinson Street. His home was open to everyone. Steve loved cooking for his family and his neighbors. He was especially known for his famous weekend pancakes. It was rare to walk into Steve's house and not find a kettle of fresh popped popcorn and a variety of snacks which he would offer to his customers and their children whenever they came to the house to pay their plumbing bill, ask questions, or just pay a visit. He is survived by his sister, Madeline (Jack) Rice, of Saxtons River; his partner Judy Budzik of Saxtons River; his three children, Stefan James of Rockingham, Tony James & wife Dianna James of Bellows Falls, and his daughter Julia James-Torres & fiancé Gerry Guertin of Springfield, Vermont; his grandchildren Zachary James, Kyle Spaulding, Charlene Kendall, Johanna Rodriguez, Edward Rodrguez, Dorion Bolden, Brooke James, Antonio Torres, and Stefan James; great-grandchildren Nehemiah James, Dominic James, Mia Spaulding, Sincere James, and Isla Spaulding Torres; and many nieces and nephews. Steve was predeceased by his parents and by his wife, Carol, in 2015. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held March 4 at St. Charles Church in Bellows Falls, followed by burial at St. Charles Cemetery.
• James Patrick “Jim” Lawlor, 67, of Newcastle, Maine, formerly of Westminster. Died peacefully on Jan. 28, 2023 by the sea in Rockport, Maine. Jim was born in Bellows Falls, the youngest son of Joseph and Catherine Lawlor. He was raised in Westminster, and educated in Bellows Falls. He attended the University of Vermont, Johnson State College, and other academic institutions. Jim spent summers at the family cottage on Echo Lake in Plymouth, where he enjoyed swimming, fishing, boating, and quality time with family. He was an avid baseball player and track & field athlete. He was a big New England sports lover, and lifelong Red Sox fan. He was very proud of his Irish heritage. He was adventurous, charismatic, and kindhearted. He loved to travel, spending time all over New England and Canada, as well as California, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Europe. He loved music and was a talented chef. He cared deeply about his communities, and the natural environment. Jim lived all over Vermont, where he loved organic gardening, and raising animals. He would often barter or trade labor and food with others, in exchange for use of their land, or whatever else he could. He made many friends this way. He spent many years living in the Champlain Islands of Vermont, where he was known for gardening and supplying fresh produce to local stores and restaurants. He was an early participant in helping to establish Black River Produce in Ludlow. Jim also worked with his family at their liquor store and deli, Lawlor & Sons, in Ludlow. While living in the Chittenden County area, Jim worked at the UVM Laboratory on several biomedical research projects. He also worked at the Brandon Training School, and as a phlebotomist. His love of water and the ocean brought him to Maine, where he spent many years living in Boothbay Harbor and Newcastle. He worked at several businesses there including the Southport General Store, The Rising Tide Food Co-op, and Lincoln County Publishing. He is survived by one son, Ethan Brodowski of Burlington; a brother, Joseph of Thailand, and a sister, Mary Lafayette of East Dummerston. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his older brother Robert. Memorial information: A graveside service will take place at a later date in the family plot in St. Charles Cemetery in Westminster. To send condolences, as well as donations to help support Jim's family, visit his memorial webpage at gofund.me/30384eaf.
• Carolyn Jean “Carol” Moore, 75, of Vernon. Died peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 10, 2023 at her home. Carol was born in Montgomery Center, Vermont on June 29, 1947, the daughter of Ernest George and Louise Mary (Larrivee) Potvin. At a very young age Carol moved with her family to the family farm between Montgomery Center and Montgomery Village until she entered the eighth grade when she moved back to Montgomery Center to live with her grandparents for a year before moving to her family's new farm south of Montgomery Village. In the 1960s, the family relocated to West Brattleboro where Carol attended St. Michael's High School, graduating in 1967, and then attended Vermont Beauty Academy in Rutland, where she graduated in 1969. Moving back to Brattleboro, Carol married Maurice Oliver Rondeau in 1971 and moved to Connecticut where the couple's only child was born. Moving back to Vermont, the family built their house in Vernon in 1976 where Maurice passed away in 1993. After being a widow for four years, Carol married Stephen Allen Moore on October 25, 1997 in Vernon and together they have lived in the house built in 1976. Carol owned and ran Hair Affair in Brattleboro from 1976 to 1993, after which she freelanced until her retirement. She loved children and spent several years working at Oak and Acorn Child Development Center in Vernon as well as many years as an ELF volunteer and then a Four Winds volunteer at Vernon Elementary School. She loved her vegetable garden and spent countless hours freezing, canning, pickling, and making jams and jellies. She enjoyed selling her goods at a number of craft fairs all over the county where she had many repeat customers. With a fine collection of vintage sewing machines that she had used for years, she also made many hand-crafted items. Carol took art classes and filled the home with her paintings and, in her later years, belonged to the Vernon Senior Center enjoying the many trips that they organize. Carol and Steve spent several years playing music at nursing homes and senior living facilities throughout the area. They also traveled to a different state every year vacationing and researching Steve's family history. Carol had a quiet strength and perseverance. She had patience, grace, kindness, was forgiving and always put others first. She loved her family and her many good friends Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Marie Rondeau and grandchild Corbin “Alice” Rondeau of Vernon, her stepson, Jason Moore of Costa Rica, her siblings Marie Potvin of Danville, Norman Potvin of Keene, New Hampshire, David (Carol) Potvin of Vernon, Mary Potvin of Guilford, as well as a niece and many cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband, and her brothers Frank and Charlie. Memorial information: A memorial service will be held at the Advent Christian Church in Vernon on Saturday, March 25, at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org). To send condolences, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Philip Michael Moriarty, 77, of Townshend. Died at home on Feb. 23, 2023, with his partner of 50 years and love of his life Kathleen Greve at his side. Philip endured the symptoms and treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma for three years, never succumbing to false hope but determined to enjoy every day with the family he loved dearly. Born Sept. 15, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio to Caroline Jones and George Moriarty, Philip was raised in Michigan City, Indiana, where he and his two brothers played in Lake Michigan and worked at “the widget factory.” He received his bachelor's degree from Harvard College and M.Ed. from East Tennessee State University. A resident of Townshend since 1969, Philip had the pleasure of serving his community as Justice of the Peace and was a member of the Leland & Gray and Townshend Elementary School Boards as well as Town Constable. All weer roles in which he balanced his deep compassion with his inability to suffer fools gladly. In the best tradition of his adopted home, Vermont, Philip wore many hats. He was at times an Army reservist, carpenter, cabinet maker, and treehouse dweller, to name a few. His home with Kathy is filled with homemade furniture, and the bar that he and Jon Bellstrom built at Peter Havens in Brattleboro still stands. He took tremendous pride in the work he did with Homestead Nonprofit Housing, which built over two-dozen affordable homes in Southern Vermont. While he strove for quality in all his endeavors, Phil's best work was as an educator - first at Townshend Elementary, and then for 30 years at Wilmington/Twin Valley High School, where he delighted in wearing hideous neckwear. “Mister Mort's” creative, sometimes unorthodox lesson plans drew upon sources from Michelangelo and Benjamin Franklin, to Casablanca and Homer Simpson. His students became wiser, more critical thinkers, and they had a hell of a lot of fun. And he had even more than they did. Phil was a man of compassion, good humor, quick wit, and a little bit of a curmudgeon. To know him was to experience all these traits, and to know him well was to see him strutting around to Aretha Franklin and laughing at John Belushi until he couldn't breathe. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Greve, and his two sons, Tristan and Christopher Moriarty; his daughter-in-law Tedi Asher, his beloved grandson, Isaac Moriarty; his brothers Marshall and Jim Moriarty and their loving families. He was a wonderful brother, husband, father and grandfather, a new role he relished. All are richer for having known him and poorer in his absence. He will be dearly missed. Memorial information: A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Donations to Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA), or Grace Cottage Hospital.
• Norman “Norm” Roth, 90, of Long Island, New York Died Feb. 23 2023 in Pine Heights nursing home in Brattleboro of congestive heart failure after a serious heart attack in September 2022. He was the son of the late Arthur and Celia Roth, loving husband of the late Sandra Roth, and is survived by his children Richard Roth, Boneh (a.k.a. Steven) Roth, and Michele Torch. He is also survived by nine grandchildren - Jeannie McGartland, Samantha Roth, Lily McGartland, Yona Epstein Roth, Noam Epstein Roth, Matan Epstein Roth, Alec Torch, Brian Torch, and Cory Torch. Norm worked as a teacher at Riker's Island for 25 years before becoming the principal of the school there for five more years. He also worked as a recreation supervisor at Queens (N.Y.) Children's Hospital until his retirement in 1987. An excellent baseball player in his youth, he was scheduled to have a tryout with the New York Yankees at the age of 20, but broke his ankle sliding into second base two weeks before the tryout and never regained his full speed. He loved playing the horses, going with friends to Roosevelt Raceway and Yonkers Raceway once a week for many years, but he loved nothing more than spending time with his wife taking in theater matinees and going out to eat afterward. He will be greatly missed by his sister Alice Weiner and his family. Memorial information: Graveside services were held Feb. 26 at Beth Moses Cemetery in Babylon, N.Y. To share a memory or send condolences, visit www.atamaniuk.com.
• Juanita Young, 64, of Brattleboro. Died Feb. 23, 2023 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Juanita was born in Brattleboro on April 26, 1958 to the late Robert Donald Young Sr. and Charlotte (Mason) Young. Juanita was a lifelong resident of Brattleboro and attended the Frances Hicks School and graduated from Brattleboro Union High School. Juanita enjoyed cooking, Bingo, and shopping (especially at yard sales). Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Juanita is survived and will be missed by her brother Alan P. Young and his wife Barbara of Marlboro, her brother-in-law Robert Powling of Marlboro, her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Young of Bennington, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Juanita was predeceased by her sister Theresa Powling and her brother Robert D. Young Jr. Memorial information: A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Ker Phaneuf Funeral Home of Brattleboro has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net.