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Obituaries 5-01-12

Todd Robert Patch                    

Cornwall: Todd Robert Patch 42, died unexpected Wednesday April 18, 2012.He was born July 21, 1969 in Rutland, VT; he was the son of Thomas W. and Patricia A. (Powell) Patch.
Todd was a graduate of whitcomb High School, Bethel and furthered his education at New Hampshire Technical College receiving an Associates degree in Automotive Technology. He was employed in the Maintenance Department at Hannaford Career Center, Middlebury.  Todd was an avid N.A.S.C.A.R. and Boston Red Sox fan, he enjoyed hiking, hunting, kayaking, snowmobiling, cars, working out and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Patch, of Rutland, his sons, Scott T. Patch  and Ryan Patch, both of  Rutland, by his granddaughters, Lillianna and Seraya Patch, of Rutland, by his paternal grandmother, Doris Patch, of Rutland Town, by his wife Sonya (Caswell) Patch,  and her children, Ben and Marie, all  of Bethel. By his brothers, Thomas W. Patch  Jr, of Rutland, Timothy Patch, of Killington and Trever Patch, of  Bethel, also by several aunts, uncles and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins  and by a special grand niece C.J. He was predeceased by his father Thomas W. Patch Sr., on September 23, 2009. A memorial service was held on Wednesday April 25, 2012 at  the Mendon United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ron Sherwin officiated. Memorial contributions in memory of Todd may be made to the    Automotive Technical Class at Hannaford Career Center at 51 Charles Ave. Middlebury, VT 05753.

Albert Binns Cox II

North Ferrisburgh: Albert Binns Cox II of North Ferrisburgh, passed away at Shard Villa in Salisbury, Vermont on April 20, after a long battle with brain cancer.
Binns, as he liked to be called, was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1944.  After graduating high school, Binns attended George Washington University, Washington, D.C.  He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Business and Economics.  Drafted into the United States Navy, he served as a Lieutenant in the Supply Corps.  Binns met and married Betsy Stocking, in 1977, and they eventually made their home in Vermont.  Binns found employment as Operations Manager at G.S. Blodgett, and was also employed at the Lakes Region Mental Health Center in Laconia, New Hampshire, where he became Director of Finance and Administration.

Binns is survived by many relatives in and around the Barryville, Virginia area.  He and his beloved pre-deceased wife, Betsy, lived quiet, gracious lives; however, they both struggled with numerous health issues during their later years.  Despite those challenges, they both remained eternally optimistic.  Their love of nature was expressed in their philanthropy to various preservation and birding organizations, and they remained loyal to their philosophy of living simply and appreciating life’s precious moments.  Binns will be remembered by his friends and loved ones as the “quintessential southern gentleman”.  It was his request that there will be no memorial service.

Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home of Middlebury assisted with arrangements.

Alberta Hill Aldrich

MIDDLEBURY – Alberta Hill Aldrich, 92, passed away at The Lodge at Otter Creek in Middlebury, VT on April 23, 2012.

She was born in Rochester, VT to Albert and Marjory Kezer Hill.  She graduated from Rochester High School in 1937 and Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1941.  She taught physical education at West Winfield High School, West Winfield, NY from 1941–46 and second grade at the Town of Webb School in Old Forge, NY from 1955-1975.

On July 11, 1942 she married her high school sweetheart, Kearnan Fairbanks Aldrich in Crown Point, IN while Kearnan was serving in the Navy.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband and brother Richard Hill.  

 She is survived by her brother Fayette Hill and his wife Olive of Rochester, VT, daughter Regina Aldrich of Missoula, MT and son Terry Aldrich and wife Beth Ann of Cornwall, VT as well as three grandchildren: Travis and wife Sierra, Ryan and wife Lizzie, Allison and husband Gregg and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside memorial service was held at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Rochester, VT on Friday, April 27th.  The family would like to thank the caregivers at The Haven in the Lodge at Otter Creek, the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, and Project Independence for their excellent care, love and compassion for Alberta during her stay.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Addison Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT or Project Independence, P.O. Box 581, Middlebury, VT.

Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home of Middlebury assisted with arrangements..  

Robert Burton Swinington

PITTSFORD: Robert Burton Swinington, age 86, died April 23, 2012, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

    Mr. Swinington was born in Leicester on January 31, 1926. He was the son of Norman and Eva (Allen) Swinington. He grew up in Leicester where he received his education.
In his earlier years he did farm work. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1944. He served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on Okinawa. He later participated in action against enemy forces in Korea. He was Honorably Discharged as a Sergeant in October 1960. From 1960 until retiring in 1999, he worked as the Head Baker for Stanford University in Stanford, CA. He was a member of Brandon American Legion Post #55. He has been a Pittsford resident since 2001 moving here from Sunnyvale, CA.

    Surviving is his niece and care provider; Diane Bent of Pittsford; with whom he has made his home, 1 sister, Elizabeth Pidgeon of Leicester and several nieces, nephews & cousins. He was predeceased by 4 brothers; Allen, Thomas, Richard and Francis Swinington and 5 sisters; Margaret Chatfield, Charlotte Martin, Catherine Delorm, Achsah Jones and Madeline Barker.

     In honoring his request, all services of remembrance will be private.

 Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to: The Brandon American Legion Post #55, P.O. Box 25, Brandon, VT 05733.

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

Eva Wilcox Betourney

Middlebury: A graveside service for Eva Wilcox Betourney, 96, who passed away February 13, 2012 will be held at St. Genevieve’s Cemetery in Shoreham on May 3rd, 2012 at 11 A.M.

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