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Obituaries 10-2-07

Paulita N. Thompson

South Starksboro - Paulita N. Thompson, 75 died Tuesday September 25, 2007 at her home in South Starksboro.

   She was born May 7, 1932 in Huntington the daughter of Willard and Mary Sweet Alger.

   Predeceased by her husband Carlie Thompson on December 5, 1989.

   Paulita is survived by six children, Carlie Thompson Jr. of S. Starksboro; Marjorie Porter of S. Starksboro; Marlene Porter of Vergennes; Carroll Thompson of Starksboro; Francis Thompson of Rutland; Nana Washburn of S. Starksboro; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a sister Greta Alger of Burlington; sister in law Hilda Orvis of S. Starksboro; several nieces and nephews.

   Predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

   Special thanks to her caregivers Heather, Mary, and Inez.

   A graveside service was held on Monday October 1st at Maplewood Cemetery in Huntington.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Starksboro Fire Department Starksboro, VT 05443.

Beatrice J. Jackson

North Ferrisburgh - Beatrice Jessie Jackson, 93, passed away on Monday September 24, 2007 at Helen Porter Health & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

   She was born on September 18, 1914 in Hardwick, Vermont, the daughter of Fred and Sarah Perkins.

   She was predeceased by her husband William; a sister Clara Chase; a brother Elmer Perkins; two sons Russell and William Jr.; three daughters Harriet Gorton, Dorothy Tracy, and Betty Sumner.

   She is survived by two sons Earl of Vergennes and David of West Ferrisburgh.

   Several grandchildren and great grandchildren along with many life long friends.

 A graveside service was held on Friday September 28th at Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes.  Contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice.

Marguerite grace smith

Brandon - Marguerite Grace Smith, age 86 passed away Tuesday September 25, 2007 at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation in Middlebury.   She was born in Brandon, VT April 7, 1921 the daughter of Patrick and Bessie (Grace) Douglas. She had attended Brandon Schools, Christ the King, Rutland and graduated from Brandon High School Class of 1941. Marguerite was married to Clifton Smith at St. Mary’s in Brandon on August 16, 1941. In her earlier years Marguerite worked for the United States Postal Service in Brandon and Forestdale. After her husband’s retirement they spent their winters in Florida and  their summers in Brandon where they both worked for the National Forest Service as Hosts at Silver Lake and took care of other areas such as the  Robert Frost Picnic area and Texas Falls.

   They retired permanently to Brandon in 1999. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Brandon.

   Marguerite took enormous pride in her heritage and her family. She was proud of being a “Vermont Farm Girl”

   Marguerite is survived by her husband Clifton of Brandon, her son Robert and his wife Virginia of West Rutland, three brothers, Daniel Douglas, Brandon, Raymond “Corky” Douglas of Brandon, Michael Douglas of Moriah, NY; two sisters, Mary Trombley of Rutland and Virginia Pelletier of Salisbury.

   Also surviving are two grandchildren, Missey Smith Thompson and her husband Bill of Brandon , Kevin Smith of Brandon; their mother, Norma  Smith of Brandon, Two great grandchildren, Casey Sue Thompson, Brandon and Kody Smith, Newport, VT.
She is predeceased by one sister and two brothers, Elizabeth, Patrick , and Robert.

   A memorial service celebrating her life was held on Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brandon.  Celebrant was the Rev. Albert “Skip” Baltz, Pastor.
Private interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Brandon.

   Memorial contributions may be made to the Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman St. Middlebury, VT 05753

   Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home, Brandon.

Ruth dudde heck

Lincoln - Ruth Dudde Heck, age 91, wife of the late Rev. George E. Heck, died on September 25, 2007 at home where she was living with family members.

   Born in New York City on May 21, 1916 to the Rev. John and Christine Dudde, Ruth attended schools in Liverpool, NY. She graduated from Wittenberg University and was awarded a Master's Degree by Columbia University in 1970.

   Ruth married Rev. George E. Heck in 1940. During their 60 years of marriage, they lived in Linden, NJ, Oswego, NY, Rochester, NY, New Rochelle, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Castleton, NY, and Albany, NY. Her last years were spent in Lincoln, VT with her daughter Susan.

   Ruth is survived by three children: Susan Oliveau, wife of Dr. Donald Oliveau of Lincoln, VT; George E. Heck, Jr., husband of Alden Heck of Chestnut Hill, PA; and John C. Heck, husband of Meghan Johnston of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY. She is also survived by her sister Ethel Dudde of Greeley, CO. She was pre-deceased by her sister Christina Smith, wife of Dr. Stanley Smith of Manheim, PA on July 14, 2007, and her brother Rev. William A. Dudde, husband of Rosita Dudde of Arden, NC, on September 15, 2007.

   Ruth is survived by seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

   Ruth was a creative teacher, cook, baker, seamstress, and an avid reader. During the 1970s and 1980s she taught high school English in New Rochelle, NY and in Philadelphia, PA. She designed beautiful flower gardens. She and her husband took scrupulous care of the gardens and houses they shared, hosted family gatherings, and welcomed grandchildren. During the years she and Rev. Heck lived in Philadelphia, Ruth was an active volunteer for the Morris Arboretum. Throughout her marriage she worked hard to support her husband's ministry to his congregations.

   Ruth gave time generously to her grandchildren. She made cookies, special meals, and playthings that were hand sewn, knit, or crocheted for them to enjoy. She was accessible to her grandchildren and patient with them: she played games with them, read stories to them, and worked on projects with them. Ruth created miniature dollhouse furniture and accessories for her own dollhouse and for those of her children and grandchildren. She kept extensive scrapbooks which have created a detailed record of her family's history. In her later years, she was most delighted by visits from her great grandchildren.

   A memorial service will be held at Ruth's daughter Susan's home in Lincoln, VT at a time chosen by the family.

   The family is most grateful to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice team for the superb care it provided for Ruth during the last year of her life. Contributions may be made to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, Vermont 05753.

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