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EVA  BETOURNEY

MIDDLEBURY— Eva Wilcox Betourney, 96, died Monday, February 13, 2012 at her home with her family by her side at the Commons in Middlebury.

Born in Cornwall September 24, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Flora (Bull) Wilcox.  She married Albert Joseph Betourney November 24, 1932.  

Mrs. Betourney was a homemaker. In addition she had worked on the family farm in Leicester, the Brandon Training School and the Van Raalte Co.  

Eva enjoyed quilting and made many quilts for her family and recently Ronald McDonald  House.

In earlier years she served as a school director for the town of Leicester.  

Surviving are her children, Marvel Herriman of Middlebury, Reginald Betourney and his wife Nancy of Salisbury, Shirley Shackett and her husband Leon “Bucky” of Leicester, Jeannette Gore and her husband Donald of Monroe, NC, and Ronald Betourney of East Hartford, CT; 21 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren; and 9 great  great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.   

Eva was predeceased by her husband Albert on November 20, 2002; her granddaughter, Sherry Shackett; her son-in-law, Arden Herriman; two sisters, Ruth Sharrow and Ada Moulton and four brothers, Seeley Wilcox, George Wilcox, Leo Wilcox and Philip Wilcox.  

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated  February 18, 2012 at St. Mary’s Church, Middlebury with the Rev. William R. Beaudin, pastor, as celebrant. Spring burial will be at St. Genevieve’s Cemetery, Shoreham.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Addison County Home Healthcare and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Lee Steven Bertrand

California— Lee Steven Bertrand 62, died February 1, 2012 at his home in Banning, California. Lee was born in Middlebury, Vermont a son of Henry and Theresa Bourgeols Bertrand on February 6, 1949  He served his country as an officer in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam era as a Lt and later became a Captain as a reserve officer. He obtained a Bachelors and Masters degree at Western Michigan University and later a second Masters degree at University of Redlands Lee earned his living in banking and finance and at the same time he taught business at the University of Redlands as well as other universities He served as Dean of the Leadership Academy for the Institute of Managerial Accountants. A long standing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lee spent his life teaching and educating others in all things temporal and spiritual.  Considered a great man by many Lee left us with an abundance of love and caring shared by his family.  Always the adventurer, he enjoyed the outdoors through hiking, backpacking and Scouting.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years Barbara Jeanne Bertrand and Eric James (Soon Yi) Bertrand, Jason David (Tonja) Brown, Stephanee Lee (Ronnie) Pecor, Joshua Lee (Jennifer) Bertrand, Jacob Andrew (Jenny) Bertrand, Arianna Nicole Bertrand, and 20 grandchildren He is also survived by a brother Michael J Bertrand, Whiting, and 4 sisters Eileen M Preseau Orwell, Jean M Bertrand, Rutland, Gayle A Rowe, Huntington, Leslie J Snyder Whiting. As well as an innumerable extended family, friends and colleagues. Lee was predeceased by his four legged hiking companions, Brooke and Huckleberry.

Private graveside services with military honors will be held in St Mary’s Cemetery, Brandon.

Dorothy Fay Bresette

BRANDON—Dorothy Fay Bresette, age 81, died Wednesday, February 08, 2012, at Rutland Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Bresette was born in Plymouth on January 23, 1931. She was the daughter of Charles and Lottie (Fay) Wheeler. She came to Brandon, with her family in the late 1930’s. She received her early education in local Forestdale schools and had attended Brandon High School. In her earlier years she had worked as a waitress at Weinle’s Restaurant in Brandon. On June 12, 1954 she married Lawrence Bresette at the Brandon Baptist Church. She loved to knit and crochet and enjoyed playing bingo. She was a member of the Brandon Baptist Church.

Surviving is her husband Lawrence Bresette and her daughter Darlene Chapin both of Florence and her son Lawrence Bresette, Jr., of Forestdale, a sister Pearl Blackmer of Rutland. 5 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by a brother Marshall Wheeler and 2 sisters Mildred Howard and Ruth Prescott.

The funeral service was held on, February 15, 2012,  at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Robert Bove, pastor of the Brandon Baptist Church will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; The Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495.

Linda Jean (Blanchard) Barrows

BRANDON— Linda Jean (Blanchard) Barrows, age 69, died Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.

Ms. Barrows, a very special person, was born in Bethel on March 14, 1942.She was the daughter of Israel and Grace (Brink) Blanchard. She received her early education in local Bethel schools. She moved with her family to Ripton where she continued her education. She has been a resident of Brandon since 1965. She had worked at Metromail for several years before joining the staff at Brandon Coils. She continued working in manufacturing at Nexus Corporation for more than 29 years. She retired in 2007. She enjoyed word puzzles, lawn sales, knitting and playing the piano. Her favorites included telling jokes and Elvis (and Victor). She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the Musket firing Competition at Ft. Ticonderoga. Project Independence was a wonderful part of her life in recent times. The family would like to thank Mary Jenson for doing such a wonderful job of caring for her during her lastfew months.

Surviving is her loving companion of many years: George Dinn of Brandon; herson Robert A. Barrows of Brandon, 2 daughters Lucy A. Barrows of Leicester and Amy Barrows of Brandon, 2 sisters Joan Cobb of Lincoln and Dawn Cobb of Ravena, NY. 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren (and 2 more on the way) and several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by parents, 2 sons Joseph Barrows and James Barrows, her brother John Blanchard and 2 sisters: Judy Webb and Wilma Blanchard.

The funeral service wias held on  February 16, 2012,  at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Richard White, pastor of the Brandon Congregational Church will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.  

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; The Linda Barrows Memorial Fund, c/o Miller & Ketcham, 26 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT05733.

John Adams Ward

MONKTON—John Adams Ward, age 72, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at his home in Monkton.

Mr. Ward was born in Boston, MA on September 17, 1939. He came to the Brandon Training School when he was six months old. He enjoyed camping, fishing, swimming, music and family vacations.

He is survived by his care provider family; with whom he had made his home for over 19 years; Tammy and Fred Cram and their children, Kelly, Tiffany, Travis and Fred Jr., all of Monkton, and  his guardian Lisa Sipsey of Montpelier.

The funeral service was held on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Richard White, pastor of the Brandon Congregational Church will officiate.A private burial will take place in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Robert F. McKnight, Sr.

Hundreds of local residents and law enforcement personnel have been touched through the years by Bob’s kindness and good nature which helped stockpile years of laughs and memories for all.  His love for community and hunting and fishing were passed to both his sons, who share his unending passion for wildlife and the outdoors.  He raised them to respect and obey the laws that protect wildlife and to always strive to be “a good man” in all you do. Bob approached his life and role in law enforcement much the same way.  Even those unfortunate enough to be caught by Bob enforcing the game laws benefitted from his kindness, professionalism and incessant fairness. For years Bob was against the posting of private property. He felt all land should be open to hunting with permission and he disliked posted land for the purpose of personal gain.

In November 2011, the Vermont Game Warden’s Association awarded Robert F. McKnight a lifetime membership to that organization for his years of exemplary service and lifelong commitment to improve benefits, insurance and equipment for game wardens and law enforcement statewide.  In January 2012 he was recognized with the SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD at the Yankee Sportsman’s Classic Outdoor Exposition in Essex Junction, Vt. for his career and lifelong love and dedication to Vermont’s hunting and fishing sports. 

Bob was born in Springfield, Vt. Sept. 11, 1946, son of Helen (Wheeler) and Joseph McKnight of Proctorville.  Immediately after graduating from Black River High School in Ludlow in 1964, Bob and two classmates enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. Within weeks, Bob found himself attached to the 1st Infantry Battalion, 1st Marines which was one of the first units plunged into the Viet Nam conflict. Bob was awarded two purple hearts for injuries sustained in combat. 

After returning home to Proctorsville in 1967, he was hired by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and began training to fulfill his dream of becoming a state warden.  Bob married Phyllis “Rory” Conway on July 15, 1967 and moved to Vergennes in 1969 where he lived and proudly served as acting Game Warden in the Addison County area for almost 35 years. Bob retired in 2001 and lived in New Haven with Rory. After retirement, Bob and Rory enjoyed attending annual North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Conventions throughout North America. Bob enjoyed working on his property, putting in food plots for the wildlife, and growing huge vegetable gardens.  In the past few years he delighted giving his grandchildren rides on the tractor and playing golf at the Ralph Myre Golf Course in Middlebury where he was the course ranger.

Bob is survived by his wife, Rory McKnight of New Haven; son, James McKnight of New Haven and his fianceé, MacKenzie Hagwood of New Haven; son, Robert “Chip” McKnight and his wife, Bethany, of Orrington, ME; two grandsons, Elijah and Gideon McKnight of Orrington, ME; brother, James B. McKnight of Colchester; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Haskell of Bath, ME; and brother-in-law, John Conway of New York, NY. He was predeceased by his parents and an infant son.

A military and law enforcement funeral was held at St. Peter’s Church in Vergennes on Saturday, Feb. 18 . In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Addison County Home Health & Hospice Inc., P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 and the Vermont Game Wardens Association, P.O. Box 152, W. Pawlet, VT 05775.

Joey Edmund Ladd

BRANDON— Joey Edmund Ladd, age 60, died Monday, February 13, 2012.

Mr. Ladd was born in Middlebury on September 6, 1951. He was the son of Edmund and Anna (Lee-Lopes) Ladd. He grew up in Leicester where he received his early education. He attended Otter Valley Union High School. He had worked for many years in the maintenance department at the old Brandon Training School. Mr. Ladd was forced to retire due to a disability in 1994. He had owned and operated Jolly Joe’s Snack Wagon, preparing his famous Blooming Onion’s, especially at the Rutland Fair. He volunteered at “The Haunted House” for the Pittsford Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a volunteer driver for R.S.V.P. He enjoyed family time and his cats.

Surviving is his daughter Jolene Ladd of Rutland, 2 sisters Jude L. Bryant of Sudbury and Diane L. Coenye of Middlesex and his former wife Mary DellVeneri Ladd of Rutland. A grandson, 2 nieces, a nephew, an aunt and several cousins.

The memorial service “In Celebration of His Life” was  held on Friday, February 17, 2012,  at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. Family and friends will share in the ceremony.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; the Joey Ladd memorial Fund, c/o Miller & Ketcham, 26 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT 05733.

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