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Obituaries 4-15-14

Michael Curtis Kupfer

LEICESTER: Michael Curtis Kupfer, age 56, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
    Mr. Kupfer was born in Middlebury on October 6, 1957. He was the son of Guilford and Eleanor (Desjadon) Kupfer. He grew up in Leicester where he received his early education. He was graduated from Otter Valley Union High School, class of 1975. Following graduation he worked as a woodsman, logging various area of the state. He later worked a short time at New England Woodcraft, before joining the staff at Carris Reels where he has been employed for the past 36 years. During his tenure with Carris he had been the Night Shift Supervisor and was currently a Drill Press Operator. In his earlier years he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was an accomplished photographer of nature scenes.
    Surviving is his mother, Eleanor Kupfer of Leicester, 2 sisters; Laura C. Driscoll of Proctor and Pamela L Gates of Indianapolis, IN, and his brother, Ronald Louis Kupfer of Brandon. Several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by his father Guilford “Gil” Kupfer on April 12, 2013.
    The funeral service was held on Friday, April 11, 2014, 0at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Ruel Tumangday of St. Mary’s Catholic Church officiated. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date in Brookside Cemetery in Leicester.
    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 Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701.

Patricia Ruth Whitney

BRANDON: Patricia Ruth Whitney, age 87, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Mountain View Center in Rutland.
    Ms. Whitney was born in Brandon on May 27, 1926. She was the daughter of Harley and Cassie (Naylor) Fay. She grew up in Brandon where she received her education. She had worked as a home care provider for the elderly. She had also done private duty for several area residents. She enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and reading. She belonged to the Brandon Congregational Church.
    Surviving are 2 sons; William H. Whitney of Rutland and James S. Whitney of Brandon, 3 daughters; Donna Smith of Brandon, Betty Jean Rainey of Jeffersonville and Lorraine Ruth Lafond of Williston. 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great, great granddaughter and several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her sister, Anna May Quesnel and 2 brothers; Paul W. Fay and Stuart W. Fay.
    The funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Richard White, pastor of the Brandon Congregational Church officiated. The graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date in Pine Hill Cemetery.
    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT or to the Brandon Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 74 Park Street, Brandon, VT 05733.

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