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Obituaries 5-29-17

Michelle (Shelly) Clark Calcagni

Bristol - Michelle (Shelly) Clark Calcagni, 45, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at her home in Bristol.
    She was born November 10, 1971 in Middlebury the daughter of Phillip and Marilyn (Pike) Clark.
     She enjoyed her family, children and her dog daisy. She graduated from Mt. Abraham High School. She worked for 19 years at Thomas Chittenden Health Center as a medical records/scheduler.
    Michelle is survived by her husband Matthew Calcagni; her children Zachary and Kameron and her beloved dog Daisy; her parents Phillip and Marilyn Clark; mother-in-law Brenda Calcagni; sister-in-law Laura Levee; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
    Funeral services were held at Bristol Federated Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Green Mountain Pug Rescue, Attn. Phil Douglas, 283 Townline Road, Mendon, VT 05701. To send online condolences to her family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com

William (Skip) Lange Roberts

Addison - William (Skip) Lange Roberts, 77, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home in Addison.
    He was born August 26, 1939 in Ferrisburgh the son of Sylvester and Elmira (Lange) Roberts.
    William was a charter member of Addison Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the National Guard. He had great passion for life however was most passionate about his family, friends and his home life when all were together as one. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and was a number one Red Sox fan. In these past few years he had a special twinkle in his eyes for a special family member Lily or as he would say Lilly gal, our family dog.
    He is survived by his wife Doris (Smith) Roberts; his children, Sharon (Lucian) Pickett, Debra (Alfred) Wright, Dwayne Roberts, Jeremy Roberts; seven grandchildren, Justin (Libby) Dimond, Christopher Mohan (Jodi), Amber Lynne Mohan (William Cole), Jessica Dimond (Sam), Kaleb Roberts (Caitlin), Tiffany Roberts (Nick), Brendin Roberts; seven great grandchildren, Josie, Damian, Raygan, Rhylin, Mason, Nashua, and due in September baby Ellen Lorraine; a brother Jerry Roberts; several nieces and nephews.
    Predeceased by two brothers and a sister.
    Special thanks to Tara Spaulding and the rest of the staff at Addison County Home Health & Hospice.
    Funeral services were held at Brown-McClay Funeral Home. Interment at Lake View Cemetery in West Addison. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT or West Addison United Methodist Church, Attn. Jennelle Boulanger, 115 Main St., Shoreham, VT.

Doris Irene (Bessette) Godard

Bristol - Doris Irene (Bessette) Godard’s journey of life entered Eternal Glory to be with her beloved son Darrell on Tuesday May 16, 2017 after residing at home, where it was filled with love and devotion.
    Doris was born on Elgin Spring Farm, in New Haven on Monday, November 26, 1934 to the late parents of Solon and Helen (Fletcher) Bessette. Growing up on the family farm. Doris was devoted to sharing the chores with her three siblings. Times were trying during the Depression years and she often helped her father in the farm fields of home and neighbors.
    After Doris graduated from Beeman Academy in 1952, she became the women’s basketball coach of which they made several years of State Championships, an honor she was proud of.
    In 1953 she met the love of her life Donald, and they married on October 12, 1957. They shared and endured the loss of their only son, Darrell, who was tragically killed in 1988.
    Doris believed in raising their own children and teaching them the meaning of motherhood love. Once their children were in school, Doris went to work as a cafeteria cook at Bristol Elementary. The kitchen was her haven and she became well known for her macaroni and cheese, rolls, beet pickles and mincemeat cookies.
    Doris enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She often donated full size afghans to area rescue squads, church bazaars, friends and family. To those people she passed on the warmth of love and friendship.
    Doris leaves the legacy of her life to her devoted and caring husband Donald, and daughter Cheryl Godard of East Middlebury; special granddaughter Emily Godard Budney (Tim) of Zelienople, PA and great grandson Max; step granddaughter Caisey Kurek of Brooksfield; her siblings Earl Bessette (Raymonde) of New Haven and Lois Zeno (Leonard) of Monkton and many inlaws, nieces and nephews.
    She was predeceased by son Darrell, her parents, and sister Eleanor Hawley.
    Doris’ family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Addison County Home Health and Hospice and Hospice Volunteer Services who not only became her friends, but family. You were her “earthly angels” and fulfilled our dream for her to remain at home over the years.
     A celebration of life was held  at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol.
    Due to the overwhelming support, the family would appreciate donations, in lieu of flowers, in Doris’ memory to ACHHH PO Box 764, Middlebury, VT 05753 or to Hospice Volunteer Services, PO Box 772, Middlebury, VT 05753 as both organizations were instrumental in Doris’ footprints in life. To send online condolences to her family please visit www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com

Joseph L. Gregory    

Middlebury, VT/Port Henry, NY - Joseph L. Gregory, age 61, died Thursday, May 18 at his home in Port Henry surrounded by family after a battle with lung cancer.
     Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife, Katherine, four children: James Gregory of Port Henry, NY, Tammy Perkins Shaw of Witherbee, NY, Monica Opdyke-Pelzer of South Carolina, and Tonia Huizenga of Bennington, VT; three stepchildren: Arthur Pelkey of Middlebury, VT, Karen Pelkey of Middlebury, VT, and Kelly Bergmans of Ferrisburgh, VT. He also leaves behind sister, Theresa LaDuc of Brandon, VT, sister, Bernadette LaBerge of Cottage Grove, TN, brother, Bernard Gregory Sr. of Benson, VT, brother, Leonard Gregory of Winooski, VT, Paul Gregory of Ferrisburgh, VT, brother, Gerald Gregory of Benson, VT, and brother, Thomas Gregory of Lantana, FL; grandchildren: Liam, Kyle, William, Emma, Anthony, Lisa, Micayla, Jessica, Thomas, Braden, Keisha, Rayven, Vylette and Aiden; great-grandchildren: Piper, Aubrey and Bentley.  He is predeceased by his father, Leonard Gregory Sr., his iother, Evelyn Gregory, sster, Helena Warner, sister, Elizabeth Warner,, andbrother, Lawrence Gregory .
    Joe was born in Middlebury, VT on July 28, 1955. He attended Middlebury Union High School, and from there, enlisted in the Marine Corps. Always having a love for fishing, Joe, spent his childhood summers fishing local creeks and rivers. The hobby stuck with him throughout his life, participating in fishing derbies and grabbing a pole every chance he had. He was also an avid hunter. If Joe wasn't fishing or hunting, his other passion was cars. In his younger days, as a racer at Devil's Bowl Speedway and in his older years watching NASCAR while catching a nap or two. He worked as a mechanic at Bannister Automotive in Vergennes, VT. His mechanic skills weren't limited to the shop, as he never hesitated to help friends and loved ones with car trouble at his home. That's how Joe will be remembered; for his generosity, friendly nature, and love for his family.
     In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations to be made to the Vergennes Area Junior Fishing Derby, PO Box 35, Vergennes, VT.

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