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Ann R. McGrath

Ann R. McGrath took her leave of this earth to be with her savior on December 31, 2010 after a nine year battle with breast cancer.

    Born December 30, 1947 in Rutland, Vermont Ann ( Riley) McGrath met soul mate and future husband Larney on the school bus when she was twelve. Larney left for the military and the two were brought back together Ann’s senior year of high school. After two weeks of dating, the pair was married on Saturday, January 22, 1966 and were inseparable for forty-four years of marriage.

    The couple moved twenty-five times in the first twenty-three years of marriage and in the support of Larney’s military service in the Air Force and for his country.  Larney McGrath II was born on May 7, 1976 and passed away on the same day. Two years later, on November 7, 1978, God gave Larney and Ann twin sons James and Larry.  Intensely devoted her husband, her family and her faith, Ann was involved in all the communities they lived in, but especially in Vergennes, where the family settled in 1986.

    In addition to serving her church and being one of the founding members of Sweet Charity, Ann served as a member of the VUES School Board and District School Board since 1995 and held the position of VUES School Board Chairperson for thirteen years. Known to all for her openness, honesty and tenacity in the face of any adversity, Ann only stepped down from her duties this March when her health forced her not to be able to continue. Over a thousand local children have benefitted from her planning, foresight and belief in each as an individual.

    Ann is survived by her husband of forty-four years Larney McGrath; her son James and Catherine McGrath and grandchildren Devyn-10, Cody-5 and Hayden-2 of Winooski, her son Larry McGrath and his fiancée Lisa Dean, of Franklin, Tennessee and her sister Mary Ellen Peer of Brandon, Vermont. She was predeceased by her brother Winston Riley, her newborn son Larney II and her parents.

    Donations in her name may be made to the Susan Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. The family wishes to thank Little City Family Practice, Dr. Nunnik and his staff, Porter Rehabilitation and Hospice, Victory Baptist Church and Ann’s friends for their prayers, support and love. When you think of Ann, smile and remember, Psalms 37: 4  Delight thyself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.                                    

Claudette “Midge” Kemp

 WEYBRIDGE -  Claudette M. “Midge” Kemp, 69, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

    Born in Troy, NH January 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Dorothy I. (Cousino) Bougor.  

    “Midge” was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was self employed in child care for 42 years.  She was a licensed day care provider and operated Mim’s Daycare in Weybridge , touching many lives and three generations of children.

    She enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting and quilting.

    She married Robert J. Kemp on June 18, 1960.

    Surviving family members include her husband of 50 years, Robert J. Kemp of Weybridge; three daughters, Robin M. Kemp of Windham, NH, Paula A. Rich and her husband Timothy of New Haven, and Lisa A. Yildirim of Weybridge; one son, Brian J. Kemp and his wife Sarah of Cornwall; one brother, Anthony Bougor of Middlebury and one sister, Barbara Cummings of Middlebury; five grandchildren, Jessica Kemp, Holden Yildirim, Carson Yildirim, Kira Kemp and Jacob Kemp; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and several special friends.  

    A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday January 5, 2011 at St. Mary’s Church, Middlebury with the Rev. Yvon Royer as celebrant.

    The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.  

    Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home of Middlebury assisted the family with arrangements. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com

Frances S. Monroe

 LEICESTER - Frances S. Monroe, 81, died December 31, 2010, at Fletcher Allen Health Care Center in Burlington.

    Mrs. Monroe was born on July 7, 1929 in Taunton, MA, daughter of Howard and Beulah (Gilbert) Smith. She was educated in Taunton, MA, schools and received her B.S. from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1951.

    On November 22, 1952, she married Alan Monroe. In December of 1960, they moved with their young family to Leicester, fulfilling a longtime ambition to have a dairy farm. In 1974, Cedar Ledge Farm diversified and started raising organic vegetables and producing maple syrup and beef.

    She served as an auditor and then as Town Clerk and Treasurer in Leicester for over 20 years. She was a dedicated long-time member of Whiting Community Church.  A dedicated 4-H leader for more than 25 years, she also served on the 4-H Foundation, Addison County Extension Advisory Board and as a 4-H Camp Downer Trustee. She was active in various other agricultural organizations and was one of the earliest members of both Middlebury and Brandon farmer’s markets, selling a variety of products at those venues for 33 years. She was a director at Addison County Fair and Field Days for 24 years, overseeing the beef show and Home and Garden Center, the building of which bears her name. She also was a longtime member of the Leicester Historical Society.

    She leaves her three children: Keith and his wife, Loraine, of Apex, NC; Susan Bird and her husband, Charlie, of Essex Junction, VT; and Timothy and his wife, Donna, of Forest Hill, MD; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is survived by a sister, Alice Holmes, of Orlando, FL, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Alan on July 31, 2005.

    A memorial Service “In Celebration of Her Life” was held  Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Whiting Community Church in Whiting. The Rev. Robert Mathis, former pastor will officiate. A reception followed the ceremony in the church hall. Private burial took place in Brookside Cemetery in Leicester.

    Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made, in her memory; to the Leicester Historical Society, c/o Julie Delphia, Town Clerk, 44 School House Road, Leicester, VT 05733 or The Whiting Community Church, Whiting, VT 05778.

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

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