Obituaries
Editor's note: The Commons will publish brief biographical information for citizens of Windham County and others, on request, as community news, free of charge.
• Marjorie “GG” Raymond Estey, 78, of Springfield. Died Nov. 30 at her home. Wife of the late Russell W. Estey. Mother of Karen Peck, Ellen Graham, Raymond Estey (Joanna), and Alison Lillie (Arnold) of Springfield; and Lynette Potter (Mike) of Greenfield, N.H. Predeceased by siblings Clayton (Tracky), Robert, Beverly, and Maxine. Born in Bellows Falls and graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1951. Memorial information: No services are planned.
• Charles P. “Damien” Evans, 64, of Brattleboro. Died Dec. 14 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Former husband of Alison Doe. Brother of Michael Evans of California. Predeceased by his parents and his sister, Sharon Doyle. From 1969 to 1974, he was a Brother in temporary vows with the Society of St. Edmund. As a Brother, he worked in the printing shop at Enders Island and he taught CCD at St. Patrick's Church in Mystic, Conn. He had also been employed as a child care worker at St. Joseph's Child Care Center in Burlington and as cafeteria manager in the North Campus at St. Michael's College in Winooski. Most recently, he was a cook and director of youth ministry at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Brattleboro, and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Leo Council #917. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held Dec. 18 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Donations to St. Michael's Catholic Church, 47 Walnut St., Brattleboro, VT 05301. Condolences may be sent to Atamaniuk Funeral Home at www.atamaniuk.com.
• Kenneth Elmer “Ken” Fisher, 75, of West Brattleboro. Died Dec. 15 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Father of Brian Fisher of Brattleboro; Mark Fisher of Limestone, Maine; and Isaac Allen of Boulder, Colo. Brother of Gordon Fisher of West Brattleboro; Dorothy Jones of Dummerston; Marjorie Ryan of West Brattleboro; and Yvonne Bernier of Brattleboro. Predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Sirois. Graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, Class of 1954. Served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and was stationed in Germany. Had been employed at Cersosimo Lumber for 19 years. Previously worked at American Optical in Brattleboro. Loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, sugaring, berry picking, and time shared with his family. Memorial information: There will be no formal funeral services. Burial will be in West Brattleboro Cemetery. Donations to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302. Condolences may be sent to Atamaniuk Funeral Home at www.atamaniuk.com.
• Ilene A. (Earle) Laurendeau, 59, of Bellows Falls. Died Dec. 20 at home. Mother of Lloyd Laurendeau of Rockingham; Dawn Laurendeau of Bellows Falls; Donald Laurendeau and wife, Michelle, of Bellows Falls; Eric Laurendeau of Bellows Falls; and daughter Sara Lique and husband, Gary, of Grafton. Predeceased by her parents, Linton & Mavis (Marckres) Earle, and her brother, Loren Earle. Enjoyed her flowers, knitting, scrapbooking, baking, and most of all, spending time with the loves of her life, her grandchildren, who she adored. Memorial information: A service will be held on Dec. 27 at Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 172 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641-4124 or to the American Breast Cancer Association, 113 Redbud Lane, Martinez, GA 30907.
• Daniel Frank Long Sr., 67, of Athens. Died Dec. 10 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Son of the late Carl and Gladys (Delano) Long. Husband of the late Darlene Brown Long. Former husband of Shirley Long. Father of Daniel Jr. of Rockingham; Carl Long of Claremont, N.H.; Shelia Neathawk of East Dummerston; and Crystal Long of Bellows Falls. Stepfather of Dwight Tester of Kentucky. Brother of Robert of Rockingham; Ethel Lockerby of Athens; Alice Benware of Putney; and Nancy Gonzels of Missouri. Predeceased by a son, Frank Long, and a sister, June Walityniski. Born in Alstead, N.H., and attended schools there. Worked at Robertson Paper, Unified Data, and was self-employed in carpentry and roofing. Was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the American Legion, and the Polish American Club. Enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating, and spending time with his family. Memorial information: A graveside service took place Dec. 20 in the Cambridgeport Cemetery.
• Edith Marion Morse, 91, formerly of Brattleboro. Died Dec. 15 at Vernon Green Nursing Home. Wife of Harry A. Morse for 68 years. Mother of Nancy Brosz of McKinney, Texas; and Howard C. Morse of Snohomish, Wash. Predeceased by siblings Mary White, Ruth Woffenden, and Henry Taylor. Raised and educated in Wilmington, graduating from Wilmington High School, where she served as captain of the girls' basketball team and played field hockey as well. She later attended the Thompson School for Practical Nursing in Brattleboro, where she received her L.P.N. degree. She worked as a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Harry's Auto Body in Brattleboro. Was a member of the former Brattleboro Women's Club and a member at Trinity Lutheran Church, helping in all aspects of church life. Served as a 4-H leader, started the Spruce Street Stitchers, and led this club for seven years. Memorial information: A private funeral service was held. Burial will be in the spring in Morningside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to Atamaniuk Funeral Home at www.atamaniuk.com.
• Rose Mary Royce, 85, of Enterprise, Kan. Died Nov. 15 in Enterprise. Husband of the late Charles Marshall Royce for 52 years. Mother of Charles Royce of La Habra Heights, Calif.; John Royce of Seattle; and Rose Aguirre of Chapman, Kan. Sister of Frank Waryas of Coeur de Alene, Idaho; and Stanley Waryas, Richmond, Va. Predeceased by a brother, Clarence Waryas. Born in Rockingham, Vt., and spent most of her life in North Walpole, N.H., before retiring in 1987 and moving to Enterprise. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held on Dec. 4 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Abeline, Kan. Donations to the American Cancer Society.
• Betty Lou Andersen Scott, 44, of Wilmington. Died Dec. 11 after a long battle with lymphoma. Daughter of Andrew and Nancy Andersen of West Dover. Wife of Claye Scott of Wilmington. Stepmother of Tyler, Brandon, and Lyndsey Scott. Sister of Andrew Andersen of Wardsboro; Nancy Houghton of Guilford; Ruth O'Hearn of Readsboro; Dreama Rozanski of Wardsboro; and Steven Andersen of Georgetown, Ky. Predeceased by her brother, William. Memorial information: A funeral Mass was held on Dec. 17 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Wilmington. Donations to the Wings Program, 22 Gates Pond Rd., Whitingham, VT 05361.
Births
• In Boston (Massachusetts General Hosptial), Dec. 20, 2010, a daughter, Willa Seares Schachter, and a son, Leo Seares Schachter, to Carrie Seares and David Block-Schachter of Cambridge, Mass.; grandchildren of Peter Seares and Emily Bernheim of Brattleboro.
• In Keene, N.H., (Cheshire Medical Center), Dec. 5, 2010, a son, Cullen Michael Nichols, to Megan Marynok and Joshua Nichols of Hinsdale, N.H.
• In Keene, N.H., (Cheshire Medical Center), Dec. 1, 2010, a son, Gavin Lucas Hoard, to Ashley (Wright) and Kyle Hoard of Brattleboro.
• In Brattleboro (Memorial Hospital), Nov. 30, 2010, a son, Calvin Michael Sargent, to Liza (Hearne) and Scott Sargent of Chester; grandson to Nancy Sargent and the late Peter Sargent, and Helen and Steven Hearne.
College news
• Kayden Manning, a sophomore from Vernon, was named to the Dean's High Honors List for the fall 2010 semester at Marietta (Ohio) College. Manning, a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, is majoring in International Leadership Studies at Marietta.