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Obituaries 6-2-15

Beverly Ann (Longley) Norton

BRIDPORT – Beverly Ann (Longley) Norton, 77, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015, with her family by her side.
She was born July 5, 1937 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Clifton and Elizabeth (Emery) Longley.  On June 26, 1954, she married Carl Norton.
Beverly was a caring woman who always loved spending time with her family, instilling a strong sense of family values.  She was hard working and dedicated in many ways.  Throughout the years, she served the town of Bridport in many different capacities; Town Clerk, Treasurer and Dispatcher.
She is survived by her husband, Carl, her four daughters and their husbands, Debbie and Paul Many, Diane and Mike Many, Dawn and Todd Reed, and DeeDee and Larry Fleming.  Seven grandsons, two granddaughters and twelve great grandchildren.  Also, one sister, three brothers and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her parents and a brother.
A graveside service took place on Saturday, May 23, 2015  at the Bridport Central Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bridport Fire Department at P.O. Box 125, Bridport, VT 05734.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be made at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com

H. Kent Wright IV

Bridport - H. Kent Wright IV passed away on May 22, 2015 with his wife and family by his side at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT.
   Kent was born on April 18, 1954 the first child of H. Kent and Patricia (Payne)Wright III in Middlebury and grew up on the family homestead in Bridport, VT.  Kent attended schools in Bridport and Middlebury, graduating from Middlebury Union High School in 1972.
   Kent worked at the Vermont Commercial Warehouse for several years retiring in 2013 due to his health.  He also had previously worked in the law enforcement field as an Addison County Deputy Sheriff, Chittenden County Deputy Sheriff, Middlebury PD Special , Vergennes PD Officer and Deputy Game Warden.
   He was very active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles since joining in 1992, holding numerous offices at the local level and was very proud of being a past Vermont State Aerie President.  He was also a past member of the American Legion.
  Kent is survived by his wife Pat Clark Wright whom he married 10/09/08, his parents, H. Kent & Pat Wright III, sisters Suzi Findley & husband Ron of Virginia, Cindy Myrick & husband Steve of Bridport, & brother Jerry Wright & wife Yvette of Shoreham.  Also surviving is daughter Kelley Wright & spouse Ryan Polly of Williston, sons H. Kent Wright V &fiancée Jessica Robair of Bristol and Billy Wright of Burlington, step son D.J. Tourangeau of Middlebury, 13 grandchildren and one grandchild on the way, mother in law Shirley Wilford of Burlington, and Julie Foote mother of his children.  He also leaves many extended family and friends throughout Vermont and elsewhere.
   A Funeral service was held at the funeral home, 117 S. Main St, Middlebury, VT
   The family request flowers be omitted and Memorial Contributions made to:  Fraternal Order of Eagles, Diabetes Research Center, 1623 Gateway Circle South, Grove City, OH 43123.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.
Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com

Dutton Smith

Middlebury - Dutton Smith, 92, of Middlebury, died at home on May 22, 2015 with his family by his side – cared for and very much loved to the last. He was born on March 28, 1923 in Springfield Massachusetts, the son of Rodney and Geraldine (Dutton) Smith.
    His high school years were divided between Darrow School in New Lebanon, NY, Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vt,  and Severn School near Annapolis, MD. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific on both PT boats and LSTs. In 1947, he married Catharine Wheeler Bevin in Garden City, Long Island, and the couple moved to Middlebury, Vermont where Dutton attended Middlebury College, graduating in 1951. He worked for the Addison Independent as Advertising Sales Manager, then Simmonds Precision Products in Vergennes, where he worked as a mechanical engineer. In 1961, he partnered with Jack Beckwith to form Beckwith and Smith Motors, which became the first agency to sell GM cars in the state. In 1965, he formed Dutton Smith & Company to design and build custom homes in Addison and Chittenden counties, and was responsible for developing Painter Hills. In the late seventies, he built Fire and Ice Restaurant, and then became part owner. His interest in restaurants led him to the purchase of Palmer’s Dairy Bar in 1980, which he renovated and renamed Rosie’s. He sold the popular eatery in 1986.
   As a founding member of the Middlebury Community Players in 1959, he encouraged community involvement in local theater productions. In the late 60s, he collaborated with Ernie Stires on a musical, “The Permit,” a spoof of small town government. It ran for 21 performances at Mr. Ups, and raised $6,000 for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Dutton and Ernie created two more shows together, including “Tick Tock Bevin and His Cocomobile” (a satire on the automobile industry), and “Johnny’s Town” (a play about a local character in Middlebury in the 30s and 40s – Johnny Kenworthy). Dutton received the Vermont Playwrights Award in 1988 for his stage play, “Holy Matrimony.” The Players are still performing in their new permanent home, the Town Hall Theater.
   Always a devotee of sailing, he built a 36-foot steel sloop and with his wife, Kay, sailed out of Florida to many destinations in southern waters during the winters of 1986 to 2002.
   He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Catharine; four children, Torrey Joy and husband David, Carlie Barnhart and husband Terry, Allen Smith and wife Rose Lovshin, and Dutton Smith, Jr. and wife Kathleen (Wildey) Smith; 7 grandchildren, Tim Joy and wife Elin, Nick Joy and wife Xiaoli He, Zoe Wood, Abby Lovshin-Smith and soon-to-be husband Mitchell Watson, Rini Lovshin-Smith and husband Declan McDaid, Tyler Smith and wife Meg, Amanda Corse and husband Curtis, and 5 great-grandchildren.
   The family would like to thank Liz Desjadon and Dzevida Avdagic for their devotion, and the staff at Home Health and Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice (P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, Vt 05753) and the Town Hall Theater
(68 S. Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vt  05753).
   There will be a memorial gathering at the Town Hall Theater on June 3, 2015 from 5-7pm.

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