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Obituaries 2-23-10

Jeffery Alan Lyons

Jeffery Alan Lyons passed away peacefully at home early Monday morning, February 15. He fought mightily to not leave his beloved wife, Kristin, his sons, Schuyler and Grayson, his parents, John and Moe Lyons, his sister, Pam Lyons Eicher, a multitude of friends and 2 faithful dogs.

    Born April 11, 1955, in Maricaibo, Venezuela, he grew up in Madison, New Jersey, where he graduated from high school in 1973. He found home in Vermont in 1976. Extremely intelligent, he loved learning and attended numerous schools including Goddard, Evergreen, and Cornell. Most recently he had earned a Master's degree in psychology and had just opened a counseling service when he was diagnosed with advanced cancer in October 2008.

    From 1998 to 2005 he owned Vinyl Destination, Vermont's largest record store that drew music lovers not just for its unusual variety of recordings but for the great conversation and camaraderie Jeff generously provided. He was a friend to all he met, accepting everyone for who they were and using his encyclopedic mind to connect with them in some special way. He will be missed terribly.

     His family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Fletcher Allen hospital, Charlotte Family Health Center, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Hinesburg Alliance Church, friends, neighbors and the extended community of wonderful people, many who had never met Jeff, who were so helpful during this difficult time. A memorial service was held at the Vergennes Congregational Church Saturday, February 20.

Alfred H. Thompson

Starksboro - Alfred H. Thompson 92 passed away Thursday February 18, 2010 at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. He was born May 24, 1917 on the Thompson farm on 116 in Starksboro to Harrison and Nellie (Douglas) Thompson.  Alfred was a farmer and lumberman.  His pleasures included hunting, fishing, and flea markets.

    Alfred is survived by his former wife Doris; daughters Audrey and Dianne Thompson; a son (Sonny) Alfred H. Thompson, Jr. and a deceased son Larry Thompson.  He is predeceased by Rita Brooks his companion of many years.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Mari T. Lyford, William Lyford of Albuquerque, NM, Terry and Lynn Thompson of CA; his great grandchildren Katherine and Adam Thompson of VT; his great great grandchildren Michael Thompson and son Jeremiah Thompson, Candice Gamble, Ray Gamble, Ezall Gamble, Ezera Gamble, Christina Johnson, Jalisa Johnson, Willie Johnson, Niarah Johnson, Noah Johnson, and Nelyah Lewis all of CA, Kenyan Johnson and Kaila Thompson of VT.  

    We wish to extend our gratitude to the staff of Helen Porter Rehabalitation Center in Middlebury for their loving consideration of Dad, to Cindy from Crown Point, NY, to Roxanne, Lindsey, Cindy, Francie, and Melanie, Judy Bliss, Dianne, Roxanne, Joy, Christine and Susan who readied him for his journey. Also extend our gratitude to Bristol Mt. Health Center, Dr. Weylman, Dr. Susan Rabinowitz, Margie Beckoff, Nancy Schodel, and everyone who wasn’t named, how special you are.  A special thanks to Ren Barlow for his assistance.

    Gifts in his memory may be sent to Starksboro Village Meeting House Restoration Project, Olive Phillips, Treasurer, 2069 State Prison Hollow Rd, Bristol, VT or Helen Porter Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 30 Porter Dr., Middlebury, VT 05753.        

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