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Isabelle Edith Renfrew

FORESTDALE: Isabelle Edith Renfrew, age 84, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at her home in Forestdale.

    Mrs. Renfrew was born in Middletown Springs on June 2, 1929. She was the daughter of Jesse and Helen (Moyer) McLaughlin. She moved with her family to Brandon in her earlier years and was graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1948. She had worked at Atwood’s Apple Orchard for several years. On April 21, 1952 she married Franklin “The Gov” Renfrew in Sherburne. They had made their home in Forestdale since 1955. She was a housewife and homemaker who loved stock car racing and N.A.S.C.A.R. She enjoyed her flower and veggie gardens and was an avid Yankee fan.

    Surviving is 3 daughters Debra J. Bailey and husband Robert of Leicester, Sharon L. Renfrew of Hartford, CT and Suzanne F. Renfrew of Wells, her sons; Joseph R. Renfrew and wife Sherry of Forestdale, Kevin W. Renfrew of West Palm Beach, FL, Jeffrey J. Renfrew and Rick F. Renfrew & his companion and Mrs. Renfrew’s care provider, Deanie Bannister all of Forestdale, and her sister Marion Stratton of Ocala, FL. 11 grandchildren; Robert, Albert and Michelle Bailey, Angela and Derrick Walton and Chandler Renfrew, Abbey Maxham, Ethan, Evan, Rachael Renfrew and Joey Kehoe; 7 great grandchildren, a great, great grandson and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, her parents, a brother Elwood Thomas McLaughlin and 2 sisters; Eleanor Ricard and Adelaide Gemmell, and her constant companion “Tasha”.

    The graveside committal service and burial took place on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Forestdale Cemetery. The Rev. Lewis Butterfield, pastor of Living Waters Assembly of God officiated.

    The family would like to give special thanks to; Deanie Bannister her care provider and to Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice for all of their T.L.C.

CAROLYN L. SWINTON

VERGENNES - Carolyn Louise Swinton, 64, a longtime resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at her home unexpectedly surrounded by her family.
Born in Middlebury March 5, 1949 one of seven children, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Alta A. ( Bishop) Brileya.  

    Carolyn attended St. Mary’s School, Middlebury and graduated from Vergennes High School, class of 1967.  She was a dedicated and hard working individual who had worked at Spencer Greenhouse of Panton, Basin Harbor Club, Dunkin Donuts and more recently had worked for Janitech, the City of Vergennes, the Opera House and the Vergennes Fire Station.

    Carolyn  always remembered birthdays and significant events  and always enjoyed a cup of coffee, visiting with her family  and friends.  

    Surviving family members include two sons, Lee J. Swinton and his wife Rose of Middlebury and Lyle J. Swinton and his wife Christine of Bristol; one brother, Richard L. Brileya of Moriah, NY; three sisters, J. Elaine Stanley of Salisbury Village, Marilyn E. Nolter of Kingsville, TX, and Ramona E. Boswell of Seabrook, NH; eight grandchildren, Lyndon, Logan, Megan , Lillian, Michael, and Sophia Swinton and Jessica and Thomas LoPinto; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband ,Lyndon W. Swinton and two brothers, David A. Brileya and Ronald E. Brileya.

    A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on June 22, 2013 at St. Mary’s Church, College St., Middlebury with the Rev. Richard J. Crawley as celebrant.  Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery, Shoreham.  

   Memorial donations may be made to Addison County Home Health and hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or to American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
www.sandersonfuneralservice.com.

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