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Obituaries 9-13-11

Rose Marie Cram

HYDEVILLE - Rose Marie Cram, age 52, died Sunday, September 04, 2011, at her home in Hydeville.

    Ms. Cram was born in Granville, NY on August 5, 1959. She was the daughter of John and Elsie (Winchell) Desabrais. She grew up in Granville where she received her early education. She has been a resident of Hydeville since 2004 moving here from Benson. She enjoyed traveling, country music, dancing and bingo.

    Surviving is her fiancé Thomas Silver of Hydeville, her mother & step-father; Elsie & Art Stone of Fair Haven, 3 sons Douglas Cram, Jr., of Fair Haven, Patrick Cram of Whitehall, Heath Desabrais of Hydeville, 3daughters; Linda Cram of Fair Haven, Kayla Cram of Hydeville, Rose Lee Cram of Wallingford, 4 brothers Jerry Winchell and John Desabrais both of Fair Haven, Richard Stone of W. Rutland and Arthur Stone, Jr., of Rutland, 3 sisters Linda Cram of Poultney, Norma Smith of Fair Haven and Pamela Rodriguez of Wallace, NC.  9 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her.

    The funeral service was held on Thursday, September 8, 2011, at the Mallory Funeral Home in Fair Haven. The graveside committal service and burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701.

    Arrangements are under the direction of the Mallory Funeral Home in Fair Haven.

Jenna Leigh Trudeau

LEICESTER - Jenna Leigh Trudeau, beautiful and beloved daughter of Randy and Joann Trudeau, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2011.  She was born on October 13, 1985 in Rutland.  She was a 2003 graduate of Otter Valley Union High School and a 2007 graduate of Castleton State College where she spent a summer in Greece studying art, and her artistic flair can be seen in many of her beautiful paintings and drawings.   Jenna loved her family and was a true and loyal friend to all. She will always be remembered by her family in many ways—whether it be as the wonderful daughter, the sweetest granddaughter, or the favorite cousin or niece, she was loved by many.  She loved children, kittens and all baby animals, and was very passionate about volunteer work at the humane society.

     Jenna had a passionate, beautiful, and gentle soul that was unfortunately  taken from her  loved ones at a young age, but her achievements and success throughout the time she did have on this earth will never be forgotten. Her amazing personality, wit, unique sense of humor, and ability to brighten a room at a moment’s notice will be missed greatly, and no one could ever forget her fondness of Moody Blues, Rod Stewart, and Phil Collins. She is survived by her parents of Leicester, her brother Joshua Trudeau and his wife Heather of Bristol, and her precious nephew whom she adored, Charles Julian Trudeau.  She is also survived by two special grandmothers, Elita Quelch and Pauline Trudeau—whom Jenna had many yard sales on Route 7 with and met many people. She is also survived by several aunts and uncles, and cousins, and was especially close to her Uncle John and Aunt Debbie Quelch. She was predeceased by her grandfather Leslie Quelch, who we know is waiting to greet her with open arms.

    The funeral service was held on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the Brandon Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard White, pastor officiated. A private graveside committal service and burial, for family only, followed in Brookside Cemetery in Leicester.

Gladys Myrtle (Rickert) Griffin

LEICESTER - Gladys Myrtle (Rickert) Griffin, age 87, died Monday, July 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Brockton, MA.

    Mrs. Griffin was born in Leicester on September 9, 1923. She was the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (French) Rickert. She received her early education in local Leicester schools, and graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1941. She had worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft on the assembly floor from 1941—1945. She afterwards attended the Connecticut Institute of Hairdressing in Hartford and graduated with the class of 1945. On October 27, 1945 she married Paul Edwin Griffin in the old Leicester Church of The Nazarene. They made their home in Sudbury, for over 45 years. Mr. Griffin predeceased her March 7, 1987. She worked at Brandon Training School from 1964 until retiring in 1985. Gladys returned to Leicester in 1990 and had just recently moved to Brockton, MA where she made her home with her daughter. She had been a member of the Leicester Church of the Nazarene all her life, and had been very active in church affairs. She was a member of the Sudbury Ladies Circle.

    Mrs. Griffin is survived by daughter Donna Marie Griffin of Brockton, MA, with whom she had made her home; daughter Cathy Anne Hughes and her husband Bruce of Abington, MA, son Paul D. Griffin and his wife Carole of Benson, brothers Myron Rickert and his wife Lois, of Vernon, CT and Ronald Rickert and his wife, Jean, of Manchester, CT, two granddaughters, Rebecca Griffin and Stacey Kirkpatrick, as well as two great granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 sisters; Janet Richmond and Elsie Shaw.

    The memorial service “In Celebration of her Life” was held on September 10, 2011, at the Leicester Church of The Nazarene. The Rev. Robert Lockwood officiated. A private graveside committal service and burial was held on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in the family lot, at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon.
There were no public calling hours.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; The Compassionate Ministries in Kansas City thru the Leicester Church of the Nazarene, 39 Windy Knoll Lane, Leicester, Vermont 05733.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.

Lynn Maureen (O’Donnell) James

ORWELL - Lynn Maureen (O’Donnell) James, age 61, died early Saturday morning, August 27, 2011, at her home in Orwell, following a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.

    Mrs. James was born in Jamaica Plain, NY, on April 8, 1950. She was the daughter of Leon Vincent and Judy (Duty) O’Donnell. She grew up in Bomoseen and was graduated from Mount St. Joseph’s Academy, class of 1968. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree, in Fine Arts, from Castleton State College, class of 1972. She was an accomplished artist working in her preferred medium of watercolors. She had taught Art at Orwell Elementary School for many years. She retired July 1, 2011 as the Administrative Services Coordinator, at the Vermont State Police Academy in Pittsford, following 19 years of service. She was an avid quilt maker and belonged to Maple Leaf Quilters Club.

    Surviving is her husband Stephen Paul James of Orwell; whom she married in Orwell on June 29, 1996, 3 sons; Seth James Dunne of East Dorset, Darren T. James of Orwell and Bryce A. James of Burlington, a daughter Kristen J. Dunne of Benson, 4 sisters Anne Coleman of Bend, OR, Mary Sanborn of Colchester, Elizabeth Bolduc of Salisbury and Kathleen Marsh of Carlisle, MA, her grandson Kyle Richard James of Orwell. Several aunts, nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her.

    The memorial service “In Celebration of Her Life” was held on Saturday, September 3rd at The First Congregational Church of Orwell. John Sanborn, Chaplain of Rutland County Hospice officiated. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in the family lot, at Mountain View Cemetery in Orwell.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; Foley Cancer Center at RRMC or Addison County Home Health and Hospice.

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

Donald Charles “Buddy” Wetmore

BRANDON - Donald Charles “Buddy” Wetmore, age 85, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

    Mr. Wetmore was born in Brandon on April 2, 1926. He was the son of Henry and Mabel (Cheney) Wetmore. He was graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1944. Buddy had managed the Brandon Inn for several years. He afterwards owned and operated the Brandon Gift Shop. He was a charter member of The Brandon Area Rescue Squad. He had served on the Board of Directors at Otter Valley Union High School, where he was Chairman of The Finance Committee. He had also been a member of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce and had served as Secretary. He was a town lister, a Justice of The Peace and served on The Board of Civil Authority. He was a past president of The Brandon Senior Citizens Center. He enjoyed playing golf and bridge.

    Surviving is his wife Marilyn (Ingerson) Wetmore of Brandon; whom he married November 8, 1952 in Brandon, 2 sons Kerry Wetmore and his companion Joyce of Sudbury and Brent Wetmore and his wife Susan of Whiting, 2 brothers; Henry Wetmore and William Wetmore both of Cleveland, OH and 2 sisters Jane Jadlowsky of Parma, OH and Audrey Pickup of Bowie, MD, 2 grand daughters;  Gretchen Gilb of Aptos, CA and Asya Wetmore of Butte, MT, a grandson Aemon Wetmore of Anchorage, AK and a step granddaughter Raven Stuart of CO. 3 great grandchildren, an aunt, several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by a son Brian Wetmore in 2002, 2 brothers Leslie “Lucky” Wetmore and Howard “Bucky” Wetmore.

    A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in the family lot, at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

At Buddy’s request there will be no calling hours.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733 or to The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701.

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

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